Kathmandu
Kathmandu3days
3
Days
24
Activities
1
Location
9
Meals out
05:30
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Kathmandu Highlights & Heritage on a Budget

A flexible 3-day itinerary through Kathmandu Valley crafted for budget travellers, combining UNESCO World Heritage sites, local markets, hands-on pottery craft, and outdoor mountain panoramas.

  • 9Food stops
  • 5Sights
  • 3Drinks
  • 2Heritage
  • Road trips
  • Fishing
  • friends
  • solo
  • budget travellers
  • kathmandu
  • nepal
  • budget

Day by day

Day 1

Old Kathmandu & Patan Heritage Walk8 Activities

Explore the historical heart of Kathmandu with a self-guided stroll through ancient alleys, visit Swayambhunath, and end the day in Patan.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Himalayan Java Coffee

    08:00 – 09:15

    Start the morning with fresh local coffee and breakfast in Thamel.

  2. 09:3011:30
    Sightseeing

    Old Kathmandu: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

    09:30 – 11:30

    Walk through Kathmandu's historic courtyards and ancient temples using an audio guide.

    • entryINR 540
  3. 11:4513:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore Swayambhunath Stupa

    11:45 – 13:00

    Climb the steps to the famous hilltop Monkey Temple overlooking the city valley.

    • entryFree
  4. 13:1514:15
    Food

    Lunch at Cafe de Patan

    13:15 – 14:15

    Enjoy traditional Newari dishes in a traditional courtyard setting.

  5. 14:3016:30
    Sightseeing

    Patan Durbar Square Discovery

    14:30 – 16:30

    Admire the royal palace architecture, stone temples, and bronze metalwork of Patan.

    • entryFree
  6. 16:4518:15
    Sightseeing

    Evening Heritage Walk in Patan

    16:45 – 18:15

    Stroll the lit alleys and quieter shrines of historic Patan as dusk arrives.

    • entryFree
  7. 18:3019:30
    Sightseeing

    Evening Stroll in Thamel

    18:30 – 19:30

    Wander through the busy, colorful shopping streets of the Thamel tourist district.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:4521:00
    Food

    Dinner at Yangling Tibetan Restaurant

    19:45 – 21:00

    Taste budget-friendly momos and thukpa noodle soup in Thamel.

Day 2

Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur & Craft Culture8 Activities

Catch an early morning sunrise hike, explore ancient Bhaktapur, and participate in a traditional pottery workshop.

  1. 05:3009:30
    Outdoor

    Nagarkot Sunrise View and Hike

    05:30 – 09:30

    Hike along Nagarkot ridge for sunrise views across the central Himalayan range.

  2. 09:3010:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Nagarkot Bakery Cafe

    09:30 – 10:15

    Refuel with tea and breakfast after the sunrise hike.

  3. 10:3012:45
    Sightseeing

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square Exploration

    10:30 – 12:45

    Walk among the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, and ancient brick streets of Bhaktapur.

    • entryFree
  4. 13:0014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Newa Lahana

    13:00 – 14:00

    Sample traditional Newari cuisine served on leaf plates.

  5. 14:1515:45
    Shopping

    Pottery Workshop

    14:15 – 15:45

    Learn traditional clay throwing on a potter's wheel in Pottery Square.

  6. 16:0018:00
    Sightseeing

    2 Hours full body Massage Spa Package in Kathmandu

    16:00 – 18:00

    Unwind and recover after the morning hike with an affordable body massage.

    • entryINR 8992
  7. 18:1519:30
    Sightseeing

    Evening Stroll in Thamel

    18:15 – 19:30

    Browse handicraft and trekking gear shops along Thamel's bustling streets.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:4521:00
    Food

    Dinner at Mitho Restaurant

    19:45 – 21:00

    Dine on authentic Nepali Dal Bhat and local specials.

Day 3

Valley Views & Food Tasting Trail8 Activities

Take to the air for valley views before exploring local coffee culture and finishing with an evening walk in Patan.

  1. 08:0009:15
    Food

    Breakfast at Kaiser Cafe in Garden of Dreams

    08:00 – 09:15

    Enjoy a quiet outdoor breakfast surrounded by historical neo-classical gardens.

  2. 09:3012:00
    Outdoor

    Kathmandu Paragliding

    09:30 – 12:00

    Soar above the valley hills for aerial views of mountains and farmland.

  3. 12:1513:30
    Sightseeing

    Explore Swayambhunath Stupa

    12:15 – 13:30

    Revisit Swayambhunath to view the afternoon light on the stupa and valley below.

    • entryFree
  4. 13:3014:15
    Food

    Lunch at Utse Restaurant

    13:30 – 14:15

    Savor classic Tibetan and Himalayan dishes at one of Thamel's oldest eateries.

  5. 14:3017:00
    Sightseeing

    Nepal: Kathmandu Walking Food, Tea and Coffee Tour

    14:30 – 17:00

    Walk through market streets sampling street food, local teas, and regional brews.

    • entryINR 1439
  6. 17:1518:30
    Sightseeing

    Patan Durbar Square Discovery

    17:15 – 18:30

    Spend a relaxed late afternoon taking in Patan's artistic monuments and shrines.

    • entryFree
  7. 18:3019:30
    Sightseeing

    Evening Heritage Walk in Patan

    18:30 – 19:30

    Complete your stay with an evening stroll through Patan's tranquil alleyways.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:4521:00
    Food

    Dinner at OR2K Restaurant

    19:45 – 21:00

    Relax with Middle Eastern and vegetarian dishes on floor cushions in Thamel.

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