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Kathmandu Valley · 5 days
Sacred Kathmandu & Patan
4.9· Private guided · boutique stays
Five unhurried days through the living heart of the Valley — temple courtyards at dawn, artisan workshops, and rooftop dinners above the old city, with a private guide and driver throughout.
Up to 6Group
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Oct – AprBest time
The itinerary
- 1Day 1
Arrival & old Kathmandu
Private airport welcome, check-in to a heritage Newari residence, evening walk through Thamel and Durbar Square.
- 2Day 2
Boudhanath & Pashupatinath
Sunrise kora at the great stupa, breakfast with a Tibetan family, afternoon at the sacred Bagmati ghats.
- 3Day 3
Patan, city of artisans
Patan Durbar Square, the Golden Temple, and a private metalwork studio visit. Lunch in a restored courtyard.
- 4Day 4
Bhaktapur & the potters
A full day in the medieval city — Nyatapola temple, pottery square, and juju dhau, the king of curds.
- 5Day 5
Swayambhu & farewell
Final morning at the Monkey Temple overlooking the Valley, then private transfer for departure.
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What's included
Private English-speaking guide
Boutique heritage stays, 4 nights
Private car & driver
All entrance & heritage fees
Daily breakfast + 2 dinners
Airport transfers
Not included
· International flights
· Nepal visa fee
· Travel insurance
· Lunches & personal expenses
Where your money goes
Guides, porters & crew wages38%
Lodges & meals (locally owned)32%
Transport & permits18%
Community & conservation4%
Our planning & care8%
About 92% of every trip is spent in Nepal — most of it directly in the hills you walk through.
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$2,480