5 h

By walk

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Stop At: Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

With your expert local guide, join the early morning stream of locals as they go about their daily activities in the ancient streets of Ason. Pick up some fresh vegetables, purchase some aromatic spices and all the other necessary ingredients for a local lunch (the purchase is optional; it’s your choice and we’ll put all our confidence in you to find the right ingredients!)

Offer your prayers like the locals do at the majestic temples in Kathmandu Durbar Square, then visit Swoyambhunath, also known as the “Monkey Temple” atop a hillock. Follow the path of Hindu and Buddhist devotees, circling the holy stupa and spinning the prayer wheels.

After the spiritual experience of mesmerizing wafts of incense, hypnotic chants of prayers and the surreal sound of ringing bells, head to your local hosts' home. Lead the way or lend a hand as your host unveils the secrets of Nepalese cooking. Truly Kathmandu living - just like a local!

Duration: 6 hours

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Included

Local English speaking guide
Meal and meal preparation with local family.
Taxi ride from Kathmandu Durbar Square to Swoyambhunath (one-way)
Entry fees to Swoyambhunath & Kathmandu Durbar Square
Entry/Admission - Hotel Marshyangdi

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Purchase of vegetables and fruits
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout Kathmandu; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
Maximum group size is 12.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please bring a water-bottle. If you’re travelling during monsoon season in Kathmandu, you might want to carry a rain-proof jacket or an umbrella.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

80%

Sport

30%

Original

15%

Reviews

3.4

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Achilleas X

2 | 2013-10-23

I did a very nice walking tour around KTM Durbar square, got in the palace and was explained the history and the rituals of Hinduism Buddhism. Then got on Swayambunath. Local home was not open due to national festival days (Dassa), so I went with my guide to a local restaurant for some bhat dhal n meat. The best of your services was my guide an amazing person. Overall I think your tour was overpriced. I had a great tour with a great guide but I don't think the cost for you setting it up and arranging local ties would have been so high to require such a high price. Given especially that I didnt go to a local home to cook, but I went to a restaurant as the home was not available due to holiday.

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