About Kathmandu Valley Tour
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Nepal. The city is the urban core of the Kathmandu Valley in the Himalayas, which also contains two sister cities namely Patan or Lalitpur, 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) to its southeast and Bhaktapur, 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) to its east. It is also acronymed as 'KTM'.
The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped valley in central Nepal surrounded by four major mountains, namely: Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjun, and Chandragiri. It is inhabited by 1,081,845 (2011, Central Bureau of Statistics) people. The Kathmandu valley with its three districts including Kathmandu District accounts for a population density of only 97 per square kilometers whereas Kathmandu metropolitan city has a density of 13,225 per square kilometers. It is by far the largest urban agglomerate in Nepal, accounting for 20% of the urban population in an area of 5,067 hectares (12,520 acres) (50.67 square kilometers (19.56 sq mi)).
Kathmandu is not only the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal but also the headquarters of the Central Region (Madhyamanchal) among the five development regions constituted by the 14 administrative zones of Nepal located at the central part of the country. The Central region has three zones namely, Bagmati, Narayani, and Janakpur. Kathmandu is located in the Bagmati Zone
Kathmandu, as the gateway to Nepal Tourism, is the nerve center of the country’s economy.
The city’s rich history is nearly 2000 years old, as inferred from an inscription in the valley. Its religious affiliations are dominantly Hindu followed by Buddhism. People of other religious beliefs also live in Kathmandu giving it a cosmopolitan culture. Nepali is the common language of the city, though many speak the Nepal Bhasa Newari as it is the center of the Newar people and culture. English is understood by all of the educated population of the city.
source: kathmandu.gov.np
Patan (Lalitpur)
Patan is also known as ‘Lalitpur’ literally, the City of Artisans, lies 5km southeast of Kathmandu, and is home to the valley’s finest craftsmen who preserve ancient techniques such as repoussé and the lost wax process, still producing exquisite pieces of sculpture. The city retains much of the old charm with its narrow streets, brick houses and the multitude of well-preserved Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries (Vihars). The predominant sound in Patan is not motor vehicles but the tinkering of craftsmen bent over the statuettes they are shaping. As in Kathmandu, Hinduism and Buddhism have co-existed here for ages, influencing each other and the religious harmony is exemplary.
Bhaktapur
Perched on a hill at an altitude of 1,401m, Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon, literally the City of Devotees, is a major tourist attraction taking visitors back in time. Covering an area of 4 sq. miles, this city retains the charming paved roads, red brick houses and a way of life that goes back to medieval times. The extraordinary ‘Durbar Square’ with its celebrated Golden Gate and extraordinary Palace of Fifty-Five windows reflects the glory days of the Malla Dynasty when art and architecture thrived in the three cities of the valley. Situated 14km east of Kathmandu, this ancient city is also famous for pottery and woodcarving amply displayed on the squares and windows respectively.
Available Packages
Chandragiri Hill Tour
Chandragiri Hill 1 day tour lies on the South-West of Kathmandu Valley and is 2551 meters from sea level. It is 7km from the Thankot. Chandragiri Hill provides you the finest...
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Schedule
From: 13th Dec, 2019
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Kathmandu Valley Tour
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Kathmandu Heritage Tour
Kathmandu Heritage Tour, Heritage Tour in Nepal, Kathmandu Valley consists of three ancient cities; Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, which were once independent states ruled b...
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From: 13th Dec, 2019
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Kathmandu Valley Tour
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Group Size:
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$362
Nagarkot Tour
Nagarkot tour, tour in Nepal, Nagarkot is the nearest and touristic hill station located 30km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim, Nagarkot is for those on the loo...
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Schedule
From: 13th Dec, 2019
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Kathmandu Valley Tour
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$410
Nature with Historical Tour
Kathmandu is the Capital City of Nepal and entryway to Nepal. It has a superb history returning two thousand years, and a refined culture that positions among the most elev...
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Schedule
From: 13th Dec, 2019
To: 13th Dec, 2019 -
Destination:
Kathmandu Valley Tour
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Group Size:
Minimum 2 pax -
Best season
All Season -
Trip Status
Easy
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Starts from
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