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Family Tour in Kathmandu 2025-2026

Short Family Tour to Nepal to explore the diversity and nature for refreshment...

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Durbar Square
Kathmandu Valley Family Tour - 4 Days
Swayambhu Nath Stupa
Beautiful Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu
Bouddhanath
Bouddhanath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Temple
Temple at Kathmandu Dubar Square
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Price per personUS$455
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Kathmandu Valley Cultural Tour is a unique and demanding family tour program for short visitors in Nepal; it is unique in the sense that it carries the image of the whole of Nepal.

Kathmandu Valley includes three old and historical cities i.e. Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. These three historical kingdoms, their antique temples, the stupa, shrine, monuments, etc will mesmerize the entire journey of any traveler visiting Nepal.

The city itself is the inhabitants of different ethnical groups of Nepal. So in every nook and corner of the city, diversity can be seen making Kathmandu Valley the true image of the whole of Nepal.

Along with Kathmandu Valley, one one-night stay in a popular hill station in Nagarkot will bless you with a wide range of Himalayas, and the sunrise and sunset view from the Nagarkot tower will be an amazing experience. Keeping in mind Discover Altitude has especially designed this unique program to meet your demand.

Kathmandu Valley itself is famously known as the city of temples and the city of gods and goddesses has religious importance for both the followers of Hinduism and Buddhism. It’s a spiritual land full of mystery and magic and carries religious importance. So the history of the city itself has a story related to religion.

Mixed with different ethnic settlements dwelling together in the city of Kathmandu, visitors will be stunned to view the festivals, ceremonies, temples, and cultures around the city.

As the people are in a festive mood every day; visitors will be able to encounter all the ceremonies going on around the city. Uncountable numbers of temples, stupas, and gumbos around make Kathmandu one of the unique and antic cities, an open living museum.

The narrow alleys around the city and people living in typical architectural buildings are fascinating views of the city with devotees every day flourishing around the temples and stupas for their daily ritual ceremonies, making the tour a memorable moment for you.

This 4 day tour in Kathmandu comprises six UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which have religious as well as cultural importance. Starting with the Swyambhunath Stupa famously known as the monkey temple, lies at the top of a hillock a beautiful place to view the Kathmandu valley, the Langtang Himalayan ranges, lovely stupa, and temples filled with monkeys.

Further, you will be heading towards Patan Durbar Square, one of the oldest settlements of the Kirat king; the Palace, Golden temple, Krishna mandir, Sundari Chok, Taleju temples, etc will be a soothing view for you, and not miss the Ashoka stupa build during 2nd century BC.

Heading further from Patan Durbar Square towards Pashupatinath, one of the holiest Hindu temples, where every year millions of devotees from around the world come to pay homage to get liberation from their sins and also a place to view open cremation.

If you visit this spot during the Shivaratri Festival which falls during February, an easy view of Nanga Baba( necked Saddhu) smoking marijuana with devotees can be viewed, in this single-day festival almost a million people from around the world visit Pashupatinath, an important day for Lord Shiva.

Finally, your tour will end after visiting Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the biggest stupas dedicated to Buddhism, a culturally mixed area for both Hindu and Buddhist followers with numerous monasteries around where lamas will be performing ritual ceremonies, praying flags, and strolling praying wheels around the stupa to get a blessing.

And talking about Kathmandu Valley and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, no words to express the beauty of these cities filled with living colors, friendly people, small allies and the old local market will be a memorable day for us.

The nine-floor palace, Kal Bhairab temple, living goddess Kumari, freak street, etc are some of the interesting views of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. There is less to explain but more to observe and experience, as the city is one of the oldest and biggest in the valley so spending long hours in the morning will help you to view the living tradition of the local people with the animal sacrificial ceremonies in some of the temple.

Kathmandu Valley Tour is a short family tour in Nepal for any age group and gender for a blissful stay to explore the culture and Himalayas without trekking and hiking but a short couple of hours can be hiked depending upon your interest.

This short tour goes more in a relaxing way without any rush and hassle, so travelers with family or with friends can enjoy it a lot. This easy-going tour can be done by all age groups and genders; it is a relaxing tour in the country of the Himalayas to explore its hidden treasures.

Discover Altitude is flexible to design the itinerary according to your interest and schedule time, for any change please feel free to contact us.

Highlights

  • Visit the ancient city of Nepal
  • Know the culture, religion, and history of Nepal
  • Guided tour with massif information and stories
  • View the antic architectures and open cremation
  • Massif ancient temples and stupas with daily rituals and offering ceremonies
  • Enjoy the massif six world heritage sites of Nepal
  • Feel the blend of Hinduism and Buddhism along with a different ethnical group
  • Easy and relaxing tour for any age group
  • A Private car/van/jeep will be provided

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  • Buddha Eyes
  • Bhaktapur
  • Kal Bhairab
  • Local Market
  • Local Shop
  • Pottery Making
  • Road Traffic
  •  Prayer Flag
  • Swayambhu Nath Stupa

Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Time30 Minute Drive
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

On your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Discover Altitude will drop you at the respective star category hotel in Thamel, a tourist area.

After your check-in, if some leisure time is spare, you can visit Thamel Street enjoying the view of the city life.

An evening representative from the company will brief you about the program in the coming days.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 2:Kathmandu City Tour
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time6-7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

After breakfast, you will be starting the city tour early in the morning at around 9 am, heading towards four UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites which include Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath.

This site has cultural, historical, and religious importance for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. Your main interest in today’s program will be viewing the old palace of Kathmandu, the living goddesses Kumari, the open cremation in Pashupatinath, and the two stupas of Swyanbhunath and Bouddhanath along with the Buddhist Monastery, the ritual ceremonies, etc.

As this will be a guided tour, so your friendly and well-experienced guide will brief you all about the culture, history, and religion of the sites you encounter them.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 3:Visit the two cultural cities Patan and Bhaktapur and drive to Nagarkot
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time6-7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2000m/6562ft

These sites of the day will be one of the best tours for any visitors, as includes Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square both are open living museums of Nepal, mainly inhabited by the Newari community the aboriginals of Kathmandu valley.

Along with these two historical sites, you can enjoy a night in Nagarkot, a very popular hill station with a wide range of Himalayas best for Sunrise and sunset view.

Patan has a history of 3rd century BC and is also famous for the unique art and architecture and hundreds of temples, shrines, monuments, water spout, etc all around.

City where the majority are Buddhist and Hindu followers, early morning devotees are busy in and around temples for their prayers and ceremonies, whereas Bhaktapur is famously known as the city of devotees.

Hundreds of temples, pati, monastery, gumbas, bahas, can be seen around, it is a big city shaped in a flying pigeon and is one of the most famous and biggest world heritage sites of Nepal in terms of its size and the beauty no words can utter.

The tallest Naytapola temple, Bhairab Temple, the golden gate, Taleju temple, Char Dham, Hanuman Ghat, etc are the centre of attraction in Bhaktapur. Visitors can spend hours with curiosity in Bhaktapur, a city of open living museums.

After your day tour, you will be heading towards Nagarkot some 27 km from Kathmandu and 13 km from Bhaktapur. The evening will be a splendid sunset view from the hotel and a wide range of Himalayas.

Overnight in Nagarkot

Day 4:Final Departure
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time2 Hour Drive
  • Maximum Altitude2000m/6562ft

Early in the morning, you will enjoy the splendid sunrise view over the massif Himalayas. Today will be the final day in Kathmandu; Discover Altitude feels immense pleasure to have the privilege to serve our valuable clients.

We hope your stay in Nepal was informative and fun with all the history, culture, and religion of the Kathmandu valley.

After your breakfast, our representative will be there at your respective hotel to drop you at the international airport according to your scheduled flight.

Note:If you have some more leisure days in Nepal, or if you want to continue some other program of your interest please feel free to let us know, our local travel planner will help to assist the entire Itinerary.

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Included

  • Pick up from the Kathmandu airport in a private car/jeep
  • 2-night stay in star category hotel on a BB basis in Kathmandu
  • 0ne night stay in star category hotel on BB basis in Nagarkot
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide for the cultural tour in Kathmandu Valley
  • Private car/jeep for the entire trip
  • Typical Cultural Nepali dinner upon your arrival.
  • Drop into the Kathmandu airport for the final departure in a private car/jeep

Excluded

  • Entrance fees to the Cultural World Heritage Site
  • Your expenses including alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, lunch, etc
  • Tips and gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Your lunch and dinner for the entire trip, except for a one-night cultural dinner
  • And others not mentioned in the included sections above

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Trip Reviews

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5based on 58 reviews

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

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Alden S, United States

Great time hiking along Nagarkot-Changunarayan trail

I had a great time hiking to see the sunrise at Nagarkot and then hiking along the Nagarkot-Changunarayan Trail with Kumar! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick half day hike on a weekend.

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Yosua S, Australia

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Eva B, Hungary

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

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Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

Truly best tour of the seven UNESCO sites in Kathmandu

I had an amazing time with Kumar. Who is extremely knowledgeable and quite spiritual himself. He gave me great insights into the history of Nepal and the social cultural religious aspect of how things work today. I felt light and insipired. Very connected to the city. I highly recommend this tour with Kumar.

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Cedric A, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

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Stephanie S, United States

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  • Duration4 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelEasy
  • Max Altitude2000m/6562ft

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