4 Days in Kathmandu: Temples, Mountains and Everest Flight

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πŸ“ Kathmandu, NepalπŸ—“ 4 daysπŸ‘₯ Trekkers and culture fans

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4Days
9Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£35-70 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days in the Kathmandu Valley: Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Bhaktapur. Add a mountain flight if clear. Spring and autumn are best.

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Day by day

Low angle view of a historic temple at Bhaktapur Durbar Square, showcasing intricate carved architecture.
1

Kathmandu

09:00

Durbar Square

Old royal palace.

πŸ“ Kathmandu⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~NPR 1,000
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13:00

Thamel

Trekking shops.

πŸ“ Thamel⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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16:00

Swayambhunath

Monkey temple.

πŸ“ Swayambhu⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~NPR 200
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDal bhatNepali Β· $
Historic Kathmandu courtyard with stupa and motorbikes, showcasing urban life.
2

Boudhanath and Patan

09:00

Boudhanath Stupa

Large stupa.

πŸ“ Boudha⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~NPR 400
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13:00

Patan Durbar Square

Newar art.

πŸ“ Patan⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~NPR 1,000
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchMomosNepali Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa with colorful prayer flags under clear sky in Kathmandu, Nepal.
3

Bhaktapur

09:00

Bhaktapur

Medieval city.

πŸ“ Bhaktapur⏱ 5 hoursπŸ’· ~NPR 1,800
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15:00

Pottery Square

Potters at work.

πŸ“ Bhaktapur⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerJuju dhau (king curd)Nepali Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Bhaktapur
Majestic view of the Swayambhunath Stupa with blue sky in Kathmandu, Nepal.
4

Mountain flight or Nagarkot

06:30

Mountain flight

One hour over the Himalaya.

πŸ“ Kathmandu⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~$200
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12:00

Nagarkot sunset

Hill view.

πŸ“ Nagarkot⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunchNepali Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Mountain flight

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereTribhuvan Airport is 20 minutes from Thamel.
πŸš† Getting aroundTaxis and walking.
πŸ’· CurrencyNepalese rupee (NPR). Carry cash.
πŸ—£ LanguageNepali. English is common.

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