Old Kathmandu Walking Day Tour With Living Goddess Temple

Walk on the Old Kathmandu walking day tour with deeply knowledgeable local guides. The tour goes into less touristy sections where age-old culture, local markets, Buddhist Shrines, and Hindu Temples with a history of over a thousand years exist side by side. That is where the daily life of locals unfolds at their own pace. The tour is also connected with the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square where you can learn about the history of ancient Nepal and have a chance to see the living goddess Kumari.

This unique tour starts right at the popular tourist district, Thamel, of Kathmandu. So, if your hotel is located there, it literary starts from your hotel lobby. If you are staying in other parts of the town, it's hardly a 20-minute taxi ride to reach the starting point.

The tour is a perfect way to understand the history, culture, and life of locals in Kathmandu. This tour can be participated by most travelers as it's easy, short, and reasonably priced.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Asan, Between Durbar Square and Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Asan is the oldest living market of Kathamndu where locals buy and sell goods of daily usage from vegetables to clothing and metal items to spiritual items. We have a saying that at Asan Bazaar, you find things from 'Salt to Gold!'

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Seto Machhindra Nath Temple, P846+M3H, Siddhidas Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

It's a native deity of Kathmandu and Tibetan Buddhists, known as Avalokitesvara, or god of compassion the shrine has 108 engraved icons of Avalokitesvara representing all his major forms. Local devotees visit the shrine to receive blessings in hope to fulfill all their wishes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Itum Bahal, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Itum Bahal used to be one of the largest Buddhist Monasteries in ancient Kathmandu. The 11th-century monastic complex has a remaining section of the original monastic building and courtyards of goddess Tara and Manjushree. The area also has other monuments nearby. The small museum room in the monastic complex provides visitors with a glimpse of local Newari art, architecture, and spiritual practices.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Kathmandu Durbar Square, the 17th century palace of kings of Nepal is a perfect example of Nepali's traditional art and architecture. The Square is surrounded by various temples. The Kumari Temple among them is the house of living goddess Kumari.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kumari Chowk, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Within Kathmandu Durbar Square, home of Kumari the Living goddess is not to miss. The three hundred years old artistic building is a fine example of Nepal's traditional art and architecture. Besides, if lucky, you can see the living goddess who sometimes appears for the audience to the visitors and worshipers from her private chapel on the top floor of the Kumari Temple.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kathesimbu Stupa, Naghal, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Kathesimbu Stupa is considered as replica of more famous Swayambhu Stupa. It is believed to be built in 10-11th century. The compound has many miniature stupas, old statues and both Tibetan Buddhist and Theravada Buddhist monasteries within the compound. In fact it's a great learning place of Buddhist tradition that's followed by Tibetans and local Newar Buddhists as their holy centers stand side by side.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Thahiti Chowk, Kathmandu Nepal

Thahiti is another Buddhist stupa built probably 5 hundred years ago on top of an old gahiti or stone tap. The holy site is the unofficial border of the tourist town Thamel (north) and the old town (south).

Stop At: Cafe Mitra, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Here at Cafe Mitra, we conclude the Old Kathmandu Walking Day Tour. Enjoy the drink of your choice or order your lunch and have a reflection with a casual discussion on what you have just seen with our guide!

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 3 To 4 Hours
Start location: Amrit Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Traveler pickup is offered
They can send a message to us on Whatsapp or e-mail for any changes or pick up details.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private transportation
• Coffee and/or Tea

Not Included

• Lunch
• Entry Fee to Kathmandu Durbar Square Premises.

Facilities