Tour
Kathmandu Luxury Tour
Overview
Kathmandu, the mystical and magical city, is famous for its bustling streets, vibrant culture and rich historical heritage. Kathmandu is a mystical and magical city. It is famous for its bustling streets, vibrant culture, rich historical heritage, exquisite temples, and religious sites. The sightseeing Kathmandu Luxury Tour will give you an insight into the lifestyle in this ancient city. Though the city is a valley, the views of many Himalayan gems likeLangtangand Ganesh can be clearly seen. The bright sunny days are the blessings in this city. During the course of this trip, you will have a professional guide at your disposal. Along with a comfortable private tourist vehicle for your transfer within the city. We use private tourist vehicles, like cars, vans, or minibusses according to the size of the group. All accommodations during the tour will be at 5-star hotels on twin sharing basis. Whereas, the single supplement will be available on request. Likewise, you will have many opportunities to purchase authentic souvenirs, including carpets, handicrafts, carvings, andthankas(traditional painting) on this trip. Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m). Overnight at Hotel Yak & Yeti or a similar-class hotel. Morning Yoga and Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at Hotel Yak & Yeti or a similar-class hotel. Morning Yoga and depart from Nepal. Our standard itinerary might differ slightly due to unpredictable happenings and events out of our control. Factors such as flight can
Route: Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Guided tour to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley.
- Explore local culture.
- Swayanbhunath atop a hill (aka the Monkey Temple).
- Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world.
- Pashupatinath, a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Yoga class.
- Accommodation in the finest hotel of Nepal.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m). Overnight at Hotel Yak & Yeti or a similar-class hotel.
Arrive in Kathmandu Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. S/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private vehicle. Max. Altitude: Kathmandu (1,400 m) Overnight at Hotel Yak & Yeti or a Similar-Class Hotel Meals not included Note : If you arrive after 4 pm, there will be a briefing about the trip with our guide. It will be a short pre-trip meeting. Make sure to confirm your queries about trekking in the mountains. If you arrive before 4 pm, a pre-trip meeting will be organized at our office on the same day. Meet and greet with our trip guide. Be sure to bring the following documents to the meeting; two copies of passport-sized photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. Read more
Day 2: Morning Yoga and Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley Attend yoga class early in the morning.
Morning Yoga and Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at Hotel Yak & Yeti or a similar-class hotel.
Morning Yoga and Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley Attend yoga class early in the morning. Yoga beginners are encouraged to explore their asana and yoga fundamentals in a safe and nurturing environment. After refreshing yoga, the day’s sightseeing will start around 8:30 am. You will have a private tourist vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. These are the World Heritage Sites you will visit: Kathmandu Durbar Square This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building. Swoyambhunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swoyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises. Patan Durbar Square: Patan is an old Newar city where we will see the historic Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Taleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla, Krishna Mandir, Sati Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabir (the golden temple), Mahabouddha with views of old carved wooden windows through the streets, curios shop and Bazaars. Pashupatinath Temple Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple. Boudhanath Later visit Boudhanath, the 2
Day 3: Morning Yoga and Depart from Nepal.
Morning Yoga and depart from Nepal.
Morning Yoga and Depart from Nepal. Attend another yoga class. Practice, relax and enjoy the tranquil yogic environment. The trip concludes today. Our airport representative will drop you at Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included
Departures and availability
| Date | Availability |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 8 |
| 2026-10-19 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Why travel with Ace the Himalaya?
What additional documents do I need?Two passport-sized photos (2×2 inch) to give to our office staffA copy of your international flight ticket to give to our office staffA copy of travel insurance to give to our office staff
What additional documents do I need?
Do we book our own international flights to and form Nepal?Yes, you need to book your own International flights. We are a local agent and it would cost you significantly higher to book through us. Please find more information on theInternational Flight page.
Do we book our own international flights to and form Nepal?
Is hiring a guide necessary?You can tour without a guide. A guide is available to help you with your sightseeing by providing knowledge and insights about the locations you visit. Our tour leaders are qualified experts. When talking about their trip, our guests frequently remark on how much fun they had and how crucial their guide was to making it successful.
Is hiring a guide necessary?
Can the guide speak English?Our guides are fluent in English. All the guides that we assign speak and understand English. They’ll share with you the fascinating stories, traditions, and folklore of the mountains. The guides will also help you communicate with the locals since many shopkeepers and the locals around the destination don’t speak English.
Can the guide speak English?
Our guides are fluent in English. All the guides that we assign speak and understand English. They’ll share with you the fascinating stories, traditions, and folklore of the mountains. The guides will also help you communicate with the locals since many shopkeepers and the locals around the destination don’t speak English.
What is the best season for this trip?
What are the weather and the temperature like?It depends on the season you’re traveling. During winter (December to February), it is colder at night and relatively warmer during the day, with the temperature ranging from 4°C at night to 22°C. Between March and May, the weather stays perfect as the temperature averages 25°C during the day. From September to December, following the monsoon, the temperature gets cooler and allows for a great time to travel. The average temperature during this season is 20°C. The vehicles and the hotels during the trip will be air-conditioned making your travel very comfortable.
What are the weather and the temperature like?
It depends on the season you’re traveling. During winter (December to February), it is colder at night and relatively warmer during the day, with the temperature ranging from 4°C at night to 22°C. Between March and May, the weather stays perfect as the temperature averages 25°C during the day. From September to December, following the monsoon, the temperature gets cooler and allows for a great time to travel. The average temperature during this season is 20°C. The vehicles and the hotels during the trip will be air-conditioned making your travel very comfortable.
Is it possible to obtain a visa for Nepal upon arrival at the airport?
Who will come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?Our staff will be waiting for you outside the airport terminal with our signboard (Ace the Himalaya). You will be accompanied to a hotel in a private tourist vehicle.
Who will come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?
Our staff will be waiting for you outside the airport terminal with our signboard (Ace the Himalaya). You will be accompanied to a hotel in a private tourist vehicle.
How much additional money do I need per day?
Is it possible to reserve a trip now and pay a deposit later, or do I have to pay a deposit at booking/reservation?When you book, you must pay a 30% deposit to secure your itinerary. The remaining balance can be paid upon your arrival at Kathmandu or before arrival. US Dollars cash and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) are accepted once in Nepal. Please note a 4% transaction fee will be added for all credit card transactions.
Is it possible to reserve a trip now and pay a deposit later, or do I have to pay a deposit at booking/reservation?
How do I pay the remainder of my balance upon arrival in Kathmandu? US Dollars cash or credit card?You can make payments via US Dollars cash or credit card (Visa, Master, and American Express). A 4% transaction fee is added if paying with a credit card. Thus, we encourage you to pay with USD cash if you are planning to pay upon your arrival in Kathmandu.We prefer you pay with larger bills (USD 50 or 100). Please note that the cashshould not be older than 2009and in good condition, as banks do not accept worn, torn, or crumpled bills.
How do I pay the remainder of my balance upon arrival in Kathmandu? US Dollars cash or credit card?
How are the ATM and money exchange facilities in Kathmandu?There are ATM and money exchange facilities almost every few meters in Thamel, where you will be staying in Kathmandu. So, you can easily use your cards to cash out limited sum of money to which a minimum charge is deducted by the ATM facility itself. You can easily exchange your foreign currencies in currency exchange centers for an exact rate.
How are the ATM and money exchange facilities in Kathmandu?
There are ATM and money exchange facilities almost every few meters in Thamel, where you will be staying in Kathmandu. So, you can easily use your cards to cash out limited sum of money to which a minimum charge is deducted by the ATM facility itself. You can easily exchange your foreign currencies in currency exchange centers for an exact rate.
What are the procedures after I make my deposit?
What sort of insurance do I need? How can I obtain a policy?Travel insurance is mandatory for our hiking itineraries. We require your policy have medical evacuation coverage for the maximum elevation of your itinerary. Insurance may also cover additional costs in the event of a flight delay or cancellation caused by bad weather, medical costs, theft, loss, and damage to your items while traveling.Travel insurance can be obtained online by one of several travel insurance companies. Please note that insurance obtained from an airline at the time of booking your flight may not cover medical evacuation coverage.
What sort of insurance do I need? How can I obtain a policy?
What are the necessary items that I should pack for my trip?You can find the necessary items to pack for the tour in the Equipment Section.
What are the necessary items that I should pack for my trip?
What about my passport, medications, and belongings?Bring copies of your passport, insurance papers, and other essential items in your carry-on during your flight. If you need to take medications daily, keep them in your daypack with your other essential possessions. You can store other non-trekking essentials in the office of Ace the Himalaya or at the hotel in Kathmandu.
What about my passport, medications, and belongings?
Bring copies of your passport, insurance papers, and other essential items in your carry-on during your flight. If you need to take medications daily, keep them in your daypack with your other essential possessions. You can store other non-trekking essentials in the office of Ace the Himalaya or at the hotel in Kathmandu.
What sort of accommodation can I except in this trip?
Is it possible to have private room during the tour?Yes, private rooms can be arranged at an additional cost.
Is it possible to have private room during the tour?
What happens if I end up staying an extra night/s in Kathmandu due to an unforeseen delay or cancelation?In case of unforeseen circumstances such as flight cancellation, your health, or for any reason you decide to discontinue the trip then you will need extra accommodations.In such cases, we will arrange your accommodations, but you will need to pay a supplemental charge.
What happens if I end up staying an extra night/s in Kathmandu due to an unforeseen delay or cancelation?
What sort of food can I expect in the tour?For lunch and dinner, there are many restaurants in Kathmandu. They provide Continental, Chinese, Mexican, and American-based cuisines with some local influences. You will always have plenty of options to choose from. The hotel where you will stay will provide breakfast, which is included in the package. You will need to pay your own for lunch and dinner and any other food items.
What sort of food can I expect in the tour?
Will it be possible to get any clothes washed/laundry?Laundry service is easily available at your hotel and there are many laundry stores in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Please note that laundry service is not included in the package price.
Will it be possible to get any clothes washed/laundry?
Can I charge my digital camera or other equipment on my trip?These facilities are available in all the places in your hotel. Remember to bring your adapters!
Can I charge my digital camera or other equipment on my trip?
Is the water fine to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter?Bottled water is available in all places. If you wish to drink normal water, you are suggested to use purifying aid, which you need to bring with you.
Is the water fine to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter?
Bottled water is available in all places. If you wish to drink normal water, you are suggested to use purifying aid, which you need to bring with you.
Do your guides have certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center?
Is Ace the Himalaya a member of the Tour and Travel Agencies' Association of Nepal?Yes. In fact, our company is an active member of the Nepal Tour and Travel Agencies Association.
Is Ace the Himalaya a member of the Tour and Travel Agencies' Association of Nepal?
How fit do I need to be for this tour? Is this trip for me?This cultural tour is suitable for any kind of person.
How fit do I need to be for this tour? Is this trip for me?
Do I need to have experience in yoga to take yoga classes?These yoga classes are for those who are completely new and beginners. We will teach you basic yoga, yogic cleansing, and stretching methods.
Do I need to have experience in yoga to take yoga classes?
Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpa, and porters. Please browse through ourlegal docment pageto view insurance details.
Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
What vaccinations will I need?While no vaccinations are strictly mandatory for travel to Nepal, it is highly advisable to take precautionary measures to protect your health. To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, we recommend the following vaccinations: Routine Vaccines, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Cholera, etc.It is also helpful if you inform us of any medical condition that is relevant so we may convey this information in the event of an emergency. Ace the Himalaya keeps your medical condition confidential unless treatment is necessary.
What vaccinations will I need?
While no vaccinations are strictly mandatory for travel to Nepal, it is highly advisable to take precautionary measures to protect your health. To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, we recommend the following vaccinations: Routine Vaccines, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Cholera, etc.It is also helpful if you inform us of any medical condition that is relevant so we may convey this information in the event of an emergency. Ace the Himalaya keeps your medical condition confidential unless treatment is necessary.
What is your cancellation policy?
Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?Tips are always expected. It is a small gesture of thanks to the field staff towards the end of the tour USD 20 per guide and USD 10 per driver per day is recommended per group, but it is entirely up to your wishes.
Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?
Are there any volunteer projects that we could visit after the tour?Ace the Himalaya is one of the prime supporters of the social organization Sambhav Nepal. There are several on-going projects in a village called Arupokhari (Gorkha district) which you are more than welcome to visit or even volunteer at. You will be able to gain a different insight into the lives of the people in the hills and also make a difference!Click hereto learn more about our volunteer programs
Are there any volunteer projects that we could visit after the tour?
Is there a minimum and maximum number for your groups?We cater to all group sizes, while maintaining the field staff ratio to give you the best quality and experience.
Is there a minimum and maximum number for your groups?
Is there any communication while we are on tour?There are telephones and internet facilities available so you can always stay in contact with your family.
Is there any communication while we are on tour?
Does it cost an extra amount if I am a solo traveler?If you are a solo traveler and book one of our published dates, there is no additional fee. If you sign up for a private trip or change the tour date from one of our published dates, you will be charged an additional fee.
Does it cost an extra amount if I am a solo traveler?
Who else will be joining my touring group?If there are any, you will be allocated to a touring group. The details of the personal data of your group members cannot be disclosed.However, feel free to contact us if you have queries about other travelers in the group and we shall give you a general idea of the ages, nationalities, and sex of your group members. Chances are you will be touring with others unless you have booked a private trip.
Who else will be joining my touring group?
Can I add extra days to my trip?Sure, you can add days as per your convenience only you might be charged a little extra for a day’s extension.
Can I add extra days to my trip?
I want to extend my holiday, any recommendations?Yes, you can extend your holiday. Ace the Himalaya offers many options and alternatives for your holiday extension. For more information, you can visit ourDay tripspages.
I want to extend my holiday, any recommendations?
Yes, you can extend your holiday. Ace the Himalaya offers many options and alternatives for your holiday extension. For more information, you can visit ourDay tripspages.
Do I need to book my international flights for the travel to Nepal?
What form of transportation do you use?We utilize private tourist vehicles for touring, city visits, and airport pickups. Based on the group size, we use cars, minibusses, or vans. We use 4WD SUVs when necessary.
What form of transportation do you use?
We utilize private tourist vehicles for touring, city visits, and airport pickups. Based on the group size, we use cars, minibusses, or vans. We use 4WD SUVs when necessary.
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