Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley Cultural Tour
An unforgettable Himalayan adventure.
12 Days
11 Nights
From KTM
Start/End
$650
per person
Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in seven days. Kathmandu's four ancient cities — Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, and Kirtipur — reveal 2,000 years of Newar art, temple-building, and living tradition.
Trek Highlights
- All 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley
- Bhaktapur pottery square — live demonstration and try it yourself
- Boudhanath Stupa — largest in the world — with monk blessing
- Pashupatinath Temple at dawn with Hindu priest introduction
- Private Thangka painting session with Tibetan Buddhist artists
- Newari feast and traditional music performance
Quick Facts
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
March–May, Sep–Nov
Group Size
1 – 12 people
Start / End
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Price
$650 per person
Permits
All included
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
7 days of trekking adventure. Click each day to expand details.
What's Included
Airport/hotel transfers
Licensed English-speaking guide
All teahouse accommodation
Full board meals (B+L+D)
All required permits (TIMS, NP)
Domestic flights where noted
Emergency evacuation insurance
Duffel bag and sleeping bag
What's Excluded
International flights
Nepal visa fee ($30–$50)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal trekking gear
Tips for guides and porters
Extra nights in Kathmandu
Alcoholic beverages
Personal shopping
Moderate fitness is sufficient for most of our standard treks. We recommend training with day hikes carrying a 5–7 kg pack in the 2–3 months before departure. Our guides adjust pace to your group.
Acclimatisation days are built into all itineraries above 3,500 m. Our guides carry emergency oxygen and are trained in altitude illness recognition. We always follow the "climb high, sleep low" principle.
Most treks require a TIMS card and a National Park/Conservation Area permit. Restricted areas (Upper Mustang, Dolpo) need additional special permits. All required permits are included in your package price unless noted.
60+ days before: full refund minus admin fee. 30–59 days: 25% cancellation charge. 15–29 days: 50% charge. Under 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.
Absolutely — all packages can be extended, shortened, or combined. Use the Plan My Trip form or WhatsApp us to get a custom quote within 24 hours at no extra cost.