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Free tour

Kathmandu Heritage free walking tour

4.69
Acceptable (16 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English and Italian
Guru: Prabin
Registered on 17 August 2022
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Hi, I'm Prabin Bati. I am from Bhaktapur, Nepal. I am Nepalese government certified professional Tour Guide. I have been involved in tourism since 2012. I am a native of Kathmandu valley. I am doing my masters in Nepalese culture, History. If you are interested in Nepalese culture, history, and lifestyle I will be the best guy for you. Lets experience the best moment in Nepal in a most authentic way. Eager to meet you and exploring the ancient town together. Thank you
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Meeting point: Kathmadnu Fire Brigade (Juddha salik,new road)
This heritage walk includes a 2 hr walk around Kathmandu Durbar Square, this is one of the ancient Malla Kingdoms. it is enlisted in the world heritage site since 1979. It used to be part of Royal Palace until 2008. 

  • We start our walk from the assembly courtyard at Basantapur Daballi. we start from the blessing from Kumari-Living Goddess. she is the only Royal Kumari in the country. there are interesting stories, myths and beliefs which I will be explaining to you. (00.00- 00:30 hrs)
  • We visit various temples and the courtyard of the Medieval Palace area. We get inside the palace courtyard,  ancient temples and monuments from the 8th century at least. (00:30-01:00 hrs )
  • Then we walk up to the Indrachok and Ason local markets. it could be crowd but you can experience the local ethnicity. if you want to try the local food, we can go authentic newari food store.

During the walk, we visit various temples such as Machindranath temple, local Newari Buddhist monastic courtyards and many more

 if you are interested in local foods then we can taste local foods as well.  many legends and stories will be shared, which are very interesting as well. (01:00-02:00 hrs)


It is a cultural walk so you will be seeing ancient monuments, hearing legends, and walking in an old busy alley. 
Entrance ticket=  Npr 1000 per person
Note: you need to pay the entrance ticket


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Basantapur- beside entrance of Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
I will be standing near Kathmadnu Fire Brigade, Juddha salik, New Road I will be wearing a black cap.
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Outside visit
Hanuman Dhoka
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.69
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Professionalism
5.00
Fun
4.29
Expression
4.67
Quality
4.93
Route
4.87

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 5 of the last 25 bookings for this tour.

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