Kathmandu by Rickshaw: Sunset Tour to Durbar Square & More

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get a true local’s perspective on Kathmandu during this guided tour by rickshaw through the vibrant streets of the colorful Nepalese capital. It’s the perfect chance to take in the explosion of sights, sounds and smells that characterize this fascinating urban area at a laid back pace. Start your trip in the evening at the Hotel Marshyangdi, where you’ll meet up with your driver and guide for the trip.

What's Included

Watch the world go by in Durbar Square (Entrance fee Included)
Be whisked through the laneways and backstreets of Kathmandu
Take an unforgettable ride on a rickshaw (Rickshaw hire Included)
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Join Friendly Local guide and driver
Wander through atmospheric temples and Buddhist Sigal Shrine visit
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Thamel

    Thamel is the starting point of the tour. A vibrant tourist centre, it has everything from hotels to restaurants to shops, spa, clubs, you name it. You will board your rickshaw at Thamel and continue to Asan.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Asan

    Located in the heart of Kathmandu, Asan is a historic marketplace where you can find virtually anything you want, ranging from spices and herbs to electronics and clothing. Usually crowded with shoppers, Asan also speckled with occasional temples and ancient monuments on the street sides. Here stop by to and look around as you stand in front of Annapurna Temple, temple the Goddess of abundance, where Anna stands for Food and Purna, stands for Fulfil. Along the ally you will stop by different temples such at Seto Machindranath, also known as Janabaha Dyo, a deity worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists in Kathmandu, and Aakash Bhairab First King in Nepal Bhasa , known as King Yalambar You will ride your rickshaw through the narrow streets of Asan to reach Kathmandu Durbar Square. 

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kathmandu Durbar Square

    With more than 50 temples and shrines within a few blocks of one another, Kathmandu Durbar Square contains one of the most concentrated groupings of historical structures in the valley. This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. Another striking spot that's remarkably visible and should not missed mentioning Within the ancient wooden temples and places, you will also see a white European influenced building, Gaddhi Baithak, which was built during the Rana regime. Today many ceremonial program takes place from the balcony of it. You will observe and learn about these ancient monuments from your guide before you hop on your rickshaw for the ride back to the meeting point.

    1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
  • Local Impact: By joining this tour, you are actively contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage through entrance fees to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
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