Kathmandu Luxury Tour – 4 days

Attractions and Highlights

Panoramic city views from Swayambhunath Stupa

During our Kathmandu luxury tour, you will climb 365 steep steps to reach the 1414 m high green hill of the Swayambhunath temple that overlooks almost the entire Kathmandu Valley.

Thus, you will have the magnificent 360-degree views of the entire Kathmandu in the blink of an eye.

Sacred visit to Pashupatinath Temple

During the Kathmandu luxury tour, you will also explore the revered complex of the Pashupatinath Temple. The whole complex features not only the Lord Shiva Temple, but also a forest, a Durga temple, a cremation site, a retirement home, and ashrams.

The unusual view of open cremations and the scattering of ashes, along with encounters with Sadhus, will create a vivid memory for you.

Explore other UNESCO Heritage sites

Kathmandu Valley houses countless precious UNESCO Heritage Sites. Our Kathmandu luxury tour will highlight the major sites and sights of Bhaktapur, Patan, and Kathmandu Durbar Squares.

In Bhaktapur, you will explore the medieval Durbar Square that boasts the 55 Window Palace, Vatsala Temple, Nyatpole Temple, Art Museum, Thangka Paintings, and Pottery Square’s clay arts.
Patan Durbar Square displays the Sikhara-style Krishna Temple, Patan Museum, Golden Temple, and the statue of Yog Narendra Malla by Jwala Narsingh Temple, plus the Ashoka Stupa’s five pillars.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is surrounded by beautiful pagodas, temples, and 15th-century architecture such as Kumari Chowk, Hanuman Dhoka, Makkhan Mahadev Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, and Kasthamandap.

Luxury dining experience at Nepali Chulo

On your last evening of the Kathmandu luxury tour, Prime Holidays will host a cultural Nepali dinner at Nepali Chulo.

This outstanding restaurant has been offering authentic Nepali cuisine since 2004, situated in the peaceful Lazimpat area. Built inside the historic Rana Palace, here you can enjoy tasty Nepali and Newari dishes.

With these special national cuisines, you will also experience folk music and dance from belonging to different ethnic groups of Nepal.

Private guided tour with a comfortable vehicle and 5-star accommodation

On our Kathmandu luxury tour, you will always be guided by our licensed local English-speaking guide. He will share engaging stories and facts to make your journey both fun and safe.

Your tour will take place in a roomy, air-conditioned 4WD with a professional driver. Your overnight stay will be at a luxuriously sophisticated five-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Their services will align with the top international hospitality standard, along with the provision of the highest quality utilities. The utilities include WiFi, hot showers, marble bathrooms, spa treatments, a gym, dining options, lounges, and excellent staff service around the clock.
Weather and Best season

Kathmandu is gorgeous every season of the year and will keep you in a subtropical climate all year long. In Nepali Spring, between March and May, and in Nepali autumn between September and November, you can expect sunny, warm days with little rain, and a quieter valley filled with festivities.

The summer months of June to August are the wettest, adding extra flavor of beauty to Kathmandu. Winter, from December to February, offers chilly mornings but will remain lovely with clear days.

Food and Drink

The national dish of this mighty Kingdom is Dal Vat Tarkari, which includes white rice, lentils, and vegetable or meat curries. There are also several restaurants and hotels that offer you a wide range of international dishes like Indian, Nepalese, Japanese, Chinese, Continental, and many more.

Newari dishes are also the specialty with Momos, Tama Alu Bodi (potato with lentils and bamboo shoots), Chhoela (buffalo meat), and Bara (lentil pancake), etc.

As for drink, tea is the national drink, made with milk, sugar, and tea masala. As for hard beverages, Khukuri Rum, Everest Beer, Tongba, and Local Raksi are worth special mention.

For the Kathmandu luxury tour, Prime Holidays provides breakfast and dinner, while lunch will be on you, for which USD 25 to USD 30 per person per day will suffice.

Preparation and Fitness

Our Kathmandu luxury tour is all about the utmost comfort and easiest travel, devoid of demanding multi-day trekking actions. There will only be light walking and sightseeing around the monuments, along with an ascent of 365 steps to Swayambhunath Temple.

This makes our Kathmandu luxury tour an active trip that suits the energetic travelers. Thus, to prepare for the activities that we have planned for you, we advise you to engage in simple activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, running, skipping, and stair climbing.

You can start these activities one month before the start date of our Kathmandu luxury tour.

Visa and Permits

For the Kathmandu luxury tour, a 15-day Nepal tourist visa is a must. The obtainment of this visa is surprisingly very quick and simple. You can apply online or get the visa directly on your arrival day at TIA, other international airport in Nepal, or at the land border.

For the online visa application, just go to the official Nepal Immigration website and click on the Tourist Visa option. Follow the instructions, input your details, and obtain your personal barcode.

Print the form with the barcode and present it at the Immigration counter at TIA. Make the required payment at the appropriate bank counter in TIA to get your visa.

If you choose the visa on arrival process at TIA or at a land border, you will need:

• A passport with an active duration of a minimum of 6 months from your date of arrival
• Most recent passport photo, which you can also take at the airport
• The visa fee is to be paid in cash, preferably in US Dollars

Visa on arrival options include:

• 15-day visa: USD 30
• 30-day visa: USD 50
• 90-day visa: USD 125

Likewise, an entrance permit is also mandatory to visit the UNESCO sites of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. All the related fees are fully accounted for in our total trip cost.

Health and Safety

For our Kathmandu luxury tour, no vaccination is mandated; however, if you are coming from a country with Yellow Fever or Polio risk, you must show the vaccination certificate against these diseases.

We also advise you to get yourself vaccinated against COVID-19, polio, influenza, typhoid, hepatitis A, rabies, hepatitis B, and Japanese encephalitis.

We also recommend that you pack your personal first aid kit consisting of iodine, bandages, antiseptics, and treatments for fever, diarrhea, constipation, insect bites, sunscreen, and medication for altitude sickness.

Transportation

We have thoughtfully taken care of all your transportation arrangements during our Kathmandu luxury tour, starting from TIA in a private four-wheel drive vehicle from our company.

The option can be a bus, van, jeep, or car, depending on the size of your participating group. All your travel in Kathmandu for the tour will also follow the same arrangements.

Network and Internet

The mobile network in Nepal offers excellent coverage across cities and low-lying areas. It has the country code of +977.

Right now, in Nepal, there are two primary mobile network providers in operation: NCELL, a private provider, and Namaste, a government provider.

Both companies offer physical SIM cards in various sizes, including nano, micro, and standard. They also provide the option of online purchase of their eSIM Card, which you can activate once you are in Kathmandu.

Any general outlet in Kathmandu will issue you a SIM Card once you present your ID and a photo. As for internet connectivity, nearly all hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu now offer free WiFi with excellent connectivity and speed.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not compulsory for our Kathmandu luxury tour, but we highly encourage you to get one. International travel is often linked with unexpected events such as unseen extended stays, tour delays, cancellations, or serious health issues.

The health service in Kathmandu is excellent, but can be quite costly. Likewise, sometimes, an air ambulance may also be necessary. Therefore, make sure you have the right kind of insurance coverage with active, valid coverage throughout the tour duration.

Your policy should cover the cost for the air ambulance, as well as for tour postponements, cancellations, luggage loss or damage, theft, and extra accommodations.

Your extra expenses

Prime Holidays will take care of all your travel arrangements in detail. However, there are a few very small extra expenses for which you will have to reach into your purse, which include:

• Your personal travel insurance,
• International flights to and from Nepal,
• Lunch and beverages in Kathmandu,
• The Nepal tourist visa fee,
• Personal shopping,
• Tips for the staff and guide,
• Extra accommodations,
• Tour extensions

Cultural/Festivals season and tips

In Nepal, for centuries, there has been a harmonious intermingling of Hinduism and Buddhism. Other faiths like Kirantis, Christians, and Muslims also coexist peacefully, sharing spiritual practices. They celebrate festivals together and visit each other’s shrines.

In Kathmandu’s old areas, you can find Newar architecture in arts and crafts. Meanwhile, places like Durbar Marga and Thamel are now quickly embracing modernity.

As for Nepali people, they are not only kind-hearted but also joyous and immensely friendly. They love to shake hands, but a traditional greeting is to fold your hands and say Namaste or Namaskar.

As for the festivals in Nepal, there are many that are celebrated based on the lunar calendar. Among the many, a few significant ones include:

• Holi, which celebrates spring in March, is a time when everyone throws colored powder and water.
• The Machhendranath Jatra in April or May is a fascinating chariot festival honoring the Rain God
• Dasain in October represents the victory of good over evil and new beginnings, featuring the characteristic swings
• Tihar or Diwali in October or November is a five-day Festival of Lights when oil lamps are lit and offerings are made to Goddess Laxmi
• Lhosar of Buddhists, Eid, and Christmas are also joyfully observed

Language and Communication

Although numerous ethnic groups reside in Nepal but Nepali is the common tongue and the national language. You can also hear English from most Nepalese.

Don’ts on Kathmandu Luxury Tour

Nepalese people are super friendly, understanding, and welcoming. They have been open to Western tourists for many years and are quite accommodating to their culture.

However, there are a few things you should avoid to show respect for their customs, like:

• Don’t use your left hand to greet, eat, give, or receive money.
• Avoid touching anyone with your feet on purpose.
• Don’t step over anyone.
• Never put your socks near someone’s head.
• Make sure not to wear revealing clothing when visiting holy sites or temples.
• Don’t wear shoes inside the temples.
• Avoid climbing on ruins, touching any religious objects, and when walking around monuments and temples, do it in a clockwise direction.
• Never show affection openly in public areas.

Photography and Drone Rules

Nepal and Nepali are undeniably very photogenic and a source of inspiration. Still, it is a show of respect to ask for consent first before photographing anyone.

Likewise, avoid photographing at sacred sites or during cremation ceremonies. Also, never capture the military areas like checkpoints, airports, and bridges.

As for drones, their usage is allowed, but adhering to specific rules is mandatory, such as:

• Drones over 2 kg must be registered with the Department of Tourism, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and CAAN.
• Drones under 2 KG don’t need authorization
• They should be flown below 200 feet on private property
• No reckless flying is permitted
• Drones should not exceed 120 m or 394 ft in altitude and should not be flown beyond 500 m
• No drone in crowded areas or over sensitive areas such as Military points, airports, and National Parks

Trip Extension

Kathmandu and Nepal are home to many enchanting locations that are worth visiting at least once. In our Kathmandu luxury tour, we have only included the major monuments of the Kathmandu Valley.

However, if you are eager for more, there are countless other sites available near or outside of Kathmandu for exploration, such as:

• Kakani
• Nagarkot
• Namobuddha
• Kirtipur Khokhana
• Chandragiri Hill
• Shivapuri National Park
• Pulchowki
• Bethanchowk Narayanthan
• Lakuri Bhanjyang
• Sundarijal
• Champadevi
• Chisapani
• Balthali
• Lapsiphedi
• Indrasarovar
• Dhulikhel
• Pharping
• Simba Falls
• Sisneri
• Bhotekoshi
• Trishuli

Out of Kathmandu, you can engage in simple to adventurous tourist activities in:

• Pokhara
• Lumbini
• Bandipur
• Chitwan
• Palpa
• Bardiya and many more

Apart from touring trips, Nepal serves as a haven for countless trekking adventures, which you can explore in detail on our website. Just name us your adventure preferences, and we will manage everything for you.