Kathmandu City Tour by Bus - Day Tour

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Duration
1 Day
Trip Grade
City Tour
Maximum Altitude
1,400 m.
Activities
City Tour, Sightseeing, Photography, UNESCO Heritage Exploration Tour.
Group Size
1 to 20
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Best Time
All Seasons

The Kathmandu city tour is the best city tour in the world, where travelers can experience amazing UNESCO World Heritage sites. Kathmandu Valley is an ancient and historical city in Nepal. You will be exploring beautiful and ancient arts, culture, architecture, heritage, religious values, and many more. However, there are many tourist destinations in the Kathmandu Valley. If you are planning to do full Kathmandu valley sightseeing, it will take 2 to 3 days to explore around. The world-popular Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath,Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath are the most iconic places to visit. Moreover, there are Changunarayan Temple, Dakshinkali Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot Hill Station, Budhanilkantha Temple, and others. Indeed, Kathmandu is a beautiful city in terms of world heritage, ancient history, culture, and natural beauty. Kathmandu is a beautiful city surrounded by the Shivapuri National Park and evergreen mountains.

Travelers will have wonderful experiences by visiting the Kathmandu city tour bus. Especially for those who are looking for budget travel, you can have the best Kathmandu City Tour by bus. The hop-on, hop-off tourist bus will go around the four or five popular destinations, where you can enjoy the Kathmandu city tour at a budget cost. Moreover, traveling with lots of travelers from different parts of the world will bring you new friends to interact with and become good friends with them. Hence, a Kathmandu city tour by bus will give you spiritual peace, visits to four major ancient heritages, and exploration of Kathmandu at a budget cost.

Highlight of Kathmandu City Tour

  • Explore beautiful and ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu.
  • Enjoy budget-friendly travel with lots of exploration and fun.
  • Travelers will visit the gorgeous Pashupatinath Temple, the world's largest Hindu temple.
  • Explore panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and travel to the surroundings of Kathmandu.
  • Visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Monkey Temple, Bouddhanath, and Pashupatinath will give you spiritual peace and a beautiful exploration.
  • The comfortable hop-on, hop-off tourist bus will pass by the main city of Kathmandu, so you will explore the city of Kathmandu at a budget cost.
  • Pilgrimage journey for those who are religious believers, and an exploration tour for those who are just visiting.
  • Visit a local market and take a leisurely walk in a vibrant city like Durbar Square or Thamel.

Overviews of Kathmandu City Tour with Hop-on, Hop-off Bus

The Kathmandu sightseeing tour with a hop-on, hop-off bus would be the most budget-friendly option. You will be visiting a major part of the Kathmandu Valley, including the popular UNESCO heritage sites. Travelers will have the beautiful exploration of major historical landmarks. There will be a fixed loop route with the popular destination stops. There will be an English-speaking licensed tour guide, and the ticket will be arranged by the travel and tour companies, which you need to show at the entrance. Generally, you will start your journey from Thamel, and you can end your Kathmandu tour at Thamel in the evening. Kathmandu City Tour with Hop-on, Hop-off Bus will be a beautiful experience; perhaps you will be exploring more than the private city tour. The private city tour will have some popular heritage sites you can visit, whereas the hop-on, hop-off bus will have more landmarks to visit.

Travelers will be starting the Kathmandu sightseeing city tour from the Garden of Dreams and continuing to the Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Moreover, you will be visiting Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa, also called Monkey Temple. You will be ending your Kathmandu day tour by bus near Thamel and walking back to the hotel. However, the entrance fees for each heritage site and visiting landmark will be borne by the travelers. You can pay the entrance fees at the time you visit. Each heritage site and iconic landmark has different entrance fees. If you do not wish to go inside the premises and just explore from the outside, then you will avoid the entrance fees. All these UNESCO World Heritage sites and landmarks have unique histories and charms that always attract tourists. You can take unlimited pictures to have lifelong memories.

Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum

Nepal is a former kingdom; since 28 May 2008, it has been the federal democratic republic of Nepal. However, the former king's palace, Narayanhiti Royal Palace, is now a museum. The ancient heritage is open for the public to explore the inheritance of the monarchy and the museum. Travelers will be exploring such historical palaces, treasures, and the heritage of Nepal. You will be paying an entrance fee for the Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum. Explore around, capture the beautiful moments, and you will be adorably enjoying them.

Garden of Dreams

Indeed, you will be starting your tour from the Garden of Dreams, where you can explore the beautiful garden in Thamel. The Garden of Dreams is also known as Swapna Bagaicha in Nepal. The Garden of Dreams was built by the famous Field Marshal Kaiser Samsher Ranain 1920 AD. However, the beautiful Garden of Dreams was designed by the famous architect Kishore Nirshingh, who also designed the Singha Durbar. Singha Durbar is the parliament house of Nepal. Hence, the Garden of Dreams was inspired by the Edwardian-style Garden and features six pavilions. Each of these pavilions of the Garden of Dreams represents the six seasons of Nepal. Hence, the Garden of Dreams is one of the best places to visit in the Kathmandu Tour.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square is also one of the beautiful gems of the Kathmandu sightseeing tour in Nepal. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, also called Basantapur Durbar, is Nepal’s most popular iconic cultural and historical landmark. Since 1979, the Kathmandu Durbar Square has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Indeed, Kathmandu Durbar Square is lavish and gorgeous to explore. The beautiful ancient artwork, culture, architecture, lavish palace, living God Kumari, goddess Kali, and ancient museum make Kathmandu Durbar Square gorgeous. Travelers can shop for beautiful souvenirs, take pictures, take leisurely walks, and study the ancient artistic creations, different poses of God Devi, and the exploration of Kama Sutra, which is beautiful. Hence, the Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the most iconic ancient heritage sites and beautiful historical landmarks to explore.

Boudhanath Stupa

The lavish Boudhanath stupa is another sacred and iconic destination to explore in the Kathmandu city tour in Nepal. The Boudhanath stupa is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Indeed, the Boudhanath stupa is a beautiful place for spiritual peace and ancient architecture. The Buddhist follower will go there to pray for peace, circling clockwise one to seven rounds with prayers, which gives them beautiful vibes. The beautiful Boudhanath stupa was built during the 5th century by the king Manadeva. The popular Licchavi regime was ruling at that time in Nepal. Hence, visiting the Boudhanath stupa will give you spiritual peace, exploration of ancient heritage, and beautiful moments in your Kathmandu city tour.

Pashupatinath Temple

The world-famous Hindu temple, Pashupatinath Temple, is located on the riverbank of the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu. The ancient and spiritual UNESCO World Heritage Site Pashupatinath Temple has gorgeous and lavish architecture; the main rooftop is made with pure gold. The Hindu devotees come to Pashupatinath to pray to Lord Shiva; however, the god Shiva is known as the goddess of the Hindu religion. The beautiful Pashupatinath temple’s history dates older to 400 AD. However, the temple was built in the 5th century by the king Prachanda Dev in the Licchavi regime. Hence, the temple is amazingly beautiful, and it’s one of the most historical landmarks to visit during the Kathmandu sightseeing city tour. Travelers will have spiritual peace, cultural exploration, study of ancient history, and religious Hindu ritual exploration.

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square is located in the most captivating historical and spiritual place Lalitpur district. The ancient Newari architecture, the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site, Patan Durbar Square, is stunning and lavish. The masterpiece of ancient artwork, Newari architecture, and the ancient Patan king's palace amazes you with its stunning surroundings. There is the beautiful Krishna Mandir, and the Golden Temple is also beautiful to explore. The Patan Durbar was built by Malla king Siddhi Narsingh Malla in the 17th century. However, the Patan Durbar Square has a history since the 3rd century BC. In the Kirat regime in Nepal. Patan is known as the oldest Buddhist city in Nepal. In 1979, the Patan Durbar Square was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, Pathan Durbar Square is one of the iconic and historical places to explore.

Swayambhunath Stupa

On a beautiful hilltop in the heart of Kathmandu, Swayambhunath stupa is located, which is also known as the Monkey Temple. The Swayambhunath is one of the oldest Buddhist sacred temples in Kathmandu. With a beautiful white dome and two sharp, seeing eyes, the Lord Buddha is the symbol of peace and discipline in human life. The historical stupa Swayambhunath offers spiritual peace, panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley, and ancient history and culture of Nepal. At the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swayambhunath, you can explore Jolly Monkey, the Great Stupa, monasteries, and temples. Moreover, travelers can circle the Swayambhunath temple with the prayer wheel and shrines. Swayambhunath stupa has an ancient history; it was built around 460 AD by King Manadeva. Thus, Swayambhunath stupa is the most beautiful iconic place to visit. Hence, after finishing the city tour in Kathmandu, the hop-on-hop-off bus will stop near Thamel, and travelers will walk to the hotel.

Entrance Fees and Cost of Heritage Sites During Kathmandu City Tour

During the Kathmandu City sightseeing with the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus tour, there will be entrance tickets for each site. The cost and fees for the ticket vary, depending on the heritage sites. However, the entrance fees for UNESCO heritage sites are different for foreigners, Asians, SAARC nationalities, and Nepali travelers. Some of the UNESCO World Heritage Site premises are restricted from having pictures taken; you can see the notice in the surroundings. Hence, the entrance fees of world heritage sites and popular landmarks during the Kathmandu city tour are as follows:

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square: NPR 1000 for foreigners, NPR 500 for SAARC, and free for those below 10 years old.
  • National Museum, Chauni, Kathmandu, NPR 150 plus 200 with camera for foreigners, NPR 50 plus 150 with camera for SAARC nationalities.
  • Patan Durbar Square: NPR 1000 for foreigners, NPR 250 for BIMSTEC, and NPR 30 for Nepalese.
  • Swayambhu Nath Stupa: NPR 200 for foreigners, NPR 50 for SAARC nationals.
  • Bouddha Nath Stupa: NPR 400 for foreigners, NPR 100 for SAARC, and free for those below 10 years old.
  • Pashupatinath Temple: NPR 1000 for foreigners and free for Indian nationals
  • Changunarayan Temple: NPR 300 for foreigners, NPR 100 for SAARC nationalities
  • Garden of Dreams: NPR 400 for foreign nationalities and NPR 150 for Nepalese.
  • Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum: NPR 1000 for foreigners, NPR 500 for SAARC, and NPR 200 for Nepalese.

Why Book the Kathmandu City Tour with Touch Planet Treks

Touch Planet Treks is one of the reputed, customer-friendly, professional, and well-experienced tour agent company. We have a professional team handling each tour package with good organization and crafting the city tour packages with eco-friendliness and sustainability. Moreover, Touch Planet Treks offers the packages at a reasonable price. We always value your money. What you pay and what you get, it is always worth the value of your money. We are offering majestic hospitality, which we believe is enjoyed through travel, and your happiness is our goal. However, the benefits of booking with Touch Planet Treks are listed below:

  • Reasonable and budget-friendly for travel with Touch Planet Treks
  • Majestic hospitality with friendly and personalized service
  • A well-experienced and professional team will be serving you.
  • Unlimited queries and communication regarding the travel plan and packages.
  • Professional tour guides and travel trekking teams.
  • Complementary City Tour Map for the Kathmandu city tour by bus
  • Well, a briefing about the tour and about our plan after booking the package
  • We will have a CSR community support program; 2 percent of our total sales will be donated to the local community to support sustainable tourism.
  • 5 % discount on the next travel tour and trekking package with us.
  • You are our guest; your happiness is our goal. Enjoy travel in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Cost of Kathmandu City Tour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus

The cost of the Kathmandu City Tour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus varies, depending on the company, group of travelers, and services to be provided. However, Touch Planet Treks will be offering the best majestic services: a day tour to Kathmandu Valley with a comfortable bus and a tour guide. So, the cost of the Kathmandu City Tour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus will be USD 10 for each traveler. The cost of the Kathmandu city tour by bus will be USD 10 per traveler for the full-day Kathmandu city sightseeing tour. Travelers will be visiting the Garden of Dreams, Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Durbar Square, and Swyambhunath, and back to Thamel. Hence, the group cost of the Kathmandu City Tour by bus is below:

  • The solo traveler's cost to Kathmandu City by bus is USD 11.
  • For 2 to 7 travelers, the cost of Kathmandu City by bus is USD 10 each.
  • For a group of 8 to 14 travelers, the cost to Kathmandu City by bus is USD 9 each.
  • The group of 15 to 20 travelers cost for Kathmandu City by bus is USD 8 each.
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Itinerary

Itinerary of Kathmandu City Tour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus

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You will have your healthy breakfast in the hotel and get energy for the day's travel. Travelers will walk from Thamel to catch the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus in Lainchour around 10 am in the morning. You will pass by the Garden of Dreams and drop in at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum. Explore the surroundings and the stunning royal palace museum, and move to the Boudhanath Stupa. Travelers will be exploring the beautiful ancient Boudhanath Stupa and moving to the iconic and most popular historical landmark, Pashupatinath Temple. Explore the gorgeous Pashupatinath Temple, explore the Hindu ritual, and explore the sacred Bagmati River. The traveler will greet and pray to Lord Shiva in the main temple of Pashupatinath. You will pass by the Patan Durbar, explore around, and have your packed lunch, or you can wait till the end of the trip.

So, travelers will move to Swayambhunath Stupa, which is also called the Monkey Temple, and explore around. You will be exploring the beautiful panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley from Swayambhunath Stupa. You can have beautiful pictures for your lifelong memories. Travelers will go to the most iconic and awaited historical travel destination, the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Explore the living goddess Kumari, the goddess Kali, and the beautiful surroundings in Basantapur Durbar Square. See the god Devi, Kasthamandav, and explore the ancient museum. You can have unlimited photographs for your lifelong remembrance of the Kathmandu city tour. Travelers will move to the Thamle and walk to the hotel, have their late lunch, and rest in the hotel with lots of beautiful exploration and memories.

Max Altitude: 1,400 m.
Cost Details
Includes
  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off at the hotel in Thamel, from Thamel on foot.
  • A bottle of mineral water during the Kathmandu City bus ride
  • Professional and well-experienced English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • Staff’s salary, insurance, and food
  • Comfortable hop-on, hop-off bus for a full-day Kathmandu tour
  • First aid medical kit bag on the bus
  • Free Kathmandu Valley tour map
  • Unlimited queries and information about the Kathmandu City tour
  • Government tax and VAT on the package
Excludes
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance, loss or theft of property
  • Extra drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Personal expenses such as phone bills, chocolate, bakery items, and other items
  • Lunch and dinner during the Kathmandu City Tour
  • Heritage sites' entrance fees and ticket costs
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Kathmandu Pokhara Tourist Bus Ticket USD 15

Travelers can have a tourist bus ticket to Pokhara, which will be comfortable with a sofa seat and air conditioning. The cost of a Kathmandu-Pokhara or Pokhara-Kathmandu tourist bus ticket will be USD 15 each. Kathmandu to Pokhara is approximately 200 km to drive, where you pass by beautiful villages, Himalayan rivers, rice fields, and beautiful landscapes.

Kathmandu to Delhi Bus Ticket USD 45

Travelers can have a ticket from Kathmandu to Delhi at USD 45 each, where you will have a comfortable and luxurious seat. Kathmandu to Delhi is approximately 1220 kilometres, and it will take around 22 to 24 hours to reach.

Trisuli River Rafting is USD 70

A one-day trip to Trisuli for freshwater rafting includes transportation and lunch in Trisuli River Rafting. You will have an amazing adventure in Trisuli Rafting with pickup and drop-off in local transportation.

Bhotekoshi Bungee Jumping at USD 110

A one-day trip to Bhotekoshi River bungee jumping includes transportation and lunch. You will be paying just USD 110 per person and have unlimited adventure and fun. The Bhotekoshi River rafting and bungee jumping will be an extreme adventure, where you will be having adventurous jumps from high altitude.

Day Hikes from Kathmandu USD 65

Day hiking near Kathmandu in Shivapuri is USD 65 per traveler. However, you will have a day hike to the Nagarjun Shivapuri jungle. During hiking, you will have a chance to explore flora and fauna. Moreover, you have beautiful Himalayan views, bird watching, and a variety of butterflies to explore.

Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour USD 75

Travelers will have the Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour at USD 75 each. You will have a comfortable private vehicle with A/C to Chandragiri, and you will ride a cable car to the Chandragiri hill. Explore the panoramic views of Kathmandu and the beautiful, serene Himalayas. However, you can worship at the Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple on Chandragiri hill and feel spiritual peace.

Nagarkot Retreat Overnight Stay Package at USD 265

A two-day luxury Nagarkot retreat package is available at USD 265 per traveler. You will have a 4-star category hotel stay, wellness and spa, a candlelight dinner, and a Nagarkot walking safari during the Nagarkot retreat package. However, you will enjoy the retreat and will feel relaxed and at inner peace on your vacation. The next day, have beautiful sunrise views and a hiking safari, and you will have your delicious breakfast and return to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur.

Everest Mountain Flight Tour at USD 275

Enjoy our Everest Mountain flight for just USD 275 per person. Travellers will have 45 45-minute to one hour mountain flight over the Himalayas. You can enjoy the gorgeous Himalayas and panoramic mountain views.

Chitwan wildlife Jungle Safari Tour is USD 275

You can have a 3-day Chitwan wildlife jungle safari trip, where you can have an amazing adventure in Chitwan National Park. During the wildlife safari, you will have chances to explore the varieties of flora and fauna, including endangered animals like the one-horned rhino, and explore many more. Travelers will enjoy the canoeing, bird watching, Tharu culture dancing, and many other amazing activities.

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Places to Visit during the Kathmandu City tour by Bus

Travelers will be visiting the mainland of the Kathmandu Valley during the Kathmandu city sightseeing tour. The popular UNESCO World Heritage sites and iconic landmarks will be included in the Kathmandu city tour by bus. Indeed, the Kathmandu city tour package comes with four popular destinations, such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Patan Durbar Square, and Swyambhunath Stupa. Moreover, travelers can visit the Garden of Dreams, the Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum, Budhanilkantha, and many iconic landmarks. The different bus will also go to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is amazingly beautiful and stunning. Hence, the places to visit during the Kathmandu city tour by bus are below:

  • Thamel, the famous tourist destination
  • Garden of Dreams in Thamel
  • Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum
  • Boudhanath Stupa, a historical Buddhist monastery
  • The iconic Hindu pilgrimage, Pashupatinath Temple
  • Gorgeous and ancient Patan Durbar Square
  • Beautiful hilltop Swayambhu Nath Stupa
  • Most stunning and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square

Food and Drinking Water During the Kathmandu City Tour by Bus

Travelers will wake up in the morning and have their breakfast in the hotel. You will get ready for the Kathmandu City Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour. We will provide you with a bottle of mineral water for the day tour. However, you can bring dry fruits, nuts, a chocolate bar, or a packed lunch on the Kathmandu city tour by bus. Since it is a hop-on, hop-off tour bus, it will be sharing the bus with other travelers, so there will be no fixed lunchtime. We advise you to have a heavy breakfast before the tour starts and bring some snacks and a chocolate bar with you. About the drinking water, Touch Planet Treks will provide you with a bottle of mineral water; however, you can bring some juices and cold drinks as per your preference. Hence, you will be returned back to the hotel by afternoon then you can have a late lunch.

Best Season for Kathmandu Sightseeing City Tour

Nepal has primarily four seasons for trekking tours in the Himalayas and Nepal. However, there are 6 seasons in Nepal for non-tourist purposes. The four main seasons, according to tourists staying in Nepal, are the two best seasons for mountain trekking in Nepal. However, some of the touring, safari, village tour, pilgrimage tour, and city tour will be all seasons will be favorable. For the Kathmandu City Tour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour, all seasons will be favorable during the year. The best time for a trip to Nepal is spring or autumn for all kinds of touring activities. The spring season falls from March to May, and the autumn season falls from September to November. As for the cultural and traditional exploration, the best weather would be from September to November. However, March to May is also the best weather for a trip in Nepal.

Despite the non-tourist season in Nepal, travelers can do city tours all the time during the whole year round. Indeed, from December to February it will be the winter season, which will be cold, and from June to August it will be summer or monsoon season, which will be the rainy season in Nepal. Hence, March to May will be spring, which will be the best weather, and September to November will be autumn; those are the best times for trekking in Nepal and city tours.

Bag Packing for Kathmandu City Day Tour

Bag packing is crucial for any travel and tour for your comfort and the beautiful exploration of your trip. Although the Kathmandu City Day Tour by bus is a one-day trip, travelers do not require heavy bag packing. However, you can make the essential bag packing for the day. The Kathmandu City Tour Hop-on, Hop-off bus will be shared with other travelers, so there might be skipped lunchtimes and other break times. Thus, if you do well pack your bag for the day tour, that will be easy and comfortable for you. Such as cold drinks, dry snacks, or packing lunch, a camera, and other essential goods would be recommended. Hence, below is the packing list for the Kathmandu city day tour.

Food and snacks

  • Dry food and cookies
  • Chocolate bar and energy bars
  • Bottled water and cold drinks
  • Packed lunch as per your preference

Clothing and Essentials

  • Wear comfortable traveling shoes.
  • Overall outfit according to the local weather
  • A cap or a hat for sun protection
  • Small bag for the belongings
  • A face mask will be useful.
  • Smartphone or camera
  • Binoculars for far viewing
  • Chargers and power banks for electronics
  • Some cash in rupees or dollars
  • A pen, a diary, and a reading book
  • Sunglasses for sun protection

Conclusion of Kathmandu City Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour

The Kathmandu city tour is best for having a day trip in the Kathmandu Valley; you will have a hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Kathmandu. Travelers will be exploring the major iconic and historical landmarks in Kathmandu. You will visit the historical Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa. Moreover, travelers will be exploring the ancient, beautiful Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Garden of Dreams. However, in the Kathmandu city tour by bus, you will be exploring many other popular landmarks and the local area on a leisurely walk. The Kathmandu City Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour is budget-friendly and comfortable with shared buses. The cheapest Kathmandu city sightseeing tour is the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour at only USD 10 per traveler. Therefore, the Kathmandu city tour by bus is one of the budget tours of beautiful historical UNESCO World Heritage sites to be explored.

FAQs

The Kathmandu city tour by bus would cost only USD 10 per traveler. However, if the travelers are in a group, there will be a greater discount. SO, the best price for the Kathmandu City Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour is USD 10 for each traveller.

You can choose the destination first among the many travel destinations and world heritage sites in Kathmandu. Hence, accordingly, you can hire local rickshaws for short distances, such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Narayanhiti Palace, Swayambhunath, etc. However, if the destination is far, then you can hire a taxi or a rental car. Moreover, if you are looking for a budget cost, then you can hire a motorbike like a ridesharing service. There are lots of ride-sharing companies in Nepal.

A day in Kathmandu can have the best itinerary for a beautiful city tour in Kathmandu. You will start the day with a delicious breakfast in your hotel and a tour of Kathmandu. Travelers will go to the Boudhanath stupa, explore around, and move to the world-sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath. Travelers will move to ancient Patan Durbar Square, have a tour of the stunning Patan and surroundings, and then move to Swayambhunath Stupa. You will explore the panoramic views of Kathmandu and visit the beautiful Swayambhunath. Travelers will have a delicious lunch and move to Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will explore the beautiful surroundings, and you will go to the historical Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum. You will explore the amazing museum and move to the Garden of Dreams. You will have relaxed and stayed calm in the Garden of Dream, and then by the late afternoon or evening, you will have finally spent your day well and be back at the hotel.

The popular tourist attractions in the Kathmandu city tour are the vibrant city of Thamel, the Garden of Dreams, the Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum, the Boudhanath Stupa, and the iconic Pashupatinath Temple. Moreover, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhu Nath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Budhanilkantha, Godawari Botanical Garden, and many more.

Kathmandu has lots of street food that you can easily have. The famous and popular street in Kathmandu is Momo, Sausage, Sel Roti, Lassi, Panipuri, Chatpate, roasted corn, etc.

The best shopping malls in Kathmandu are City Centre, Bishal Bazaar, Bhatbhateni, Chhaya Center Complex, Kathmandu Mall, etc. However. The best places to shop for souvenirs in Kathmandu are Thamel, Aashan, New Road, and Chhaya Center in Thamel.

The best local drinks in Nepal are local Raksi, Chyang, Tumba, Jad, etc. However, the local beer Everest, Barahsinghe beer, Mustang whiskey, Yarsagumba whiskey, and 8848 Vodka are much more popular in Nepal.

The sightseeing tour time by bus in Kathmandu is 10 am to 5 pm in between. However, the traveling time will be 4 to 5 hours in the hop-on-hop-off bus. Travelers will explore the major iconic landmarks in Kathmandu by bus.

Thamel, Kingsway, and Kathmandu Durbar Square are the main popular night markets in Kathmandu. However, Thamel and Kingsway are 24-hour open markets in Kathmandu where tourists can have nightlife. So, the Thamel, Kingsway, and Kathmandu Durbar Square are safe to walk at night. There will be open-market coffee shops, clubs, bars, and hotels where you can enjoy yourself.

The hop-on-hop-off bus tour will pass by Kathmandu's iconic and major historical landmarks. Travelers will be enjoying the Kathmandu city tour at a budget cost. Hence, the hop-on-hop-off bus tour for the Kathmandu city tour will cost USD 10 per traveler. The comfortable city tour bus will go around the mainland of Kathmandu and the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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