7-Day Kathmandu & Nuwakot Trek
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This trek starts from Barahi passing beautiful villages and rivers with suspension bridges. Nuwakot Palace, the seven-story palace from the 18th century, lies on the ancient trade route to Tibet which you will use to explore Nepal over the next week.
Get to see the iconic Durbar Square, ornate temples and buildings in Kritipur, trek to Nuwakot, see Swoyambhu Nath Stupa - one of the oldest Buddhist Chaityas. Enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine with a lively Nepali culture program on this 7-day trip!
Get to see the iconic Durbar Square, ornate temples and buildings in Kritipur, trek to Nuwakot, see Swoyambhu Nath Stupa - one of the oldest Buddhist Chaityas. Enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine with a lively Nepali culture program on this 7-day trip!
Itinerary
Day 1
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Welcome Dinner
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After check-in at the hotel, your guide will meet you for a tour briefing and to take you on a sightseeing trip around Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with folk dance performances.
Accommodation
Amar Hotel in Tahachal★2 star
Activities
Tour Briefing
Basantapur Durbar Square
Restaurants
Tukuche Thakali Kitchen
Transportations
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 2
Sightseeing in Kritipur and Swoyambhu Nath Temple
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After breakfast, we will explore Nepal with a full day of sightseeing in medieval Kritipur. This city feels as old as time. As you walk around the narrow streets, you'll be captivated by the ancient temples with their ornate carvings. Your day tour will finish at the iconic Swoyambhu Nath temple, located on top of the hill with views of the city and distant mountains.
Accommodation
Amar Hotel in Tahachal★2 star
Activities
Sightseeing in Kritipur City
Swayambhunath
Restaurants
Newa Lahana
Blueberry Kitchen & Coffee ShopOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Kathmandu to Kirtipur
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kathmandu
Kirtipur
Day 3
Drive to Barahi and Trek to Nuwakot
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It is a 50 km drive to Barahi, from where you start of the trek to Nuwakot. Pass by beautiful villages like Malakot and Ser, cross two suspension bridges over Tadi and Sindure Rivers. In Nuwakot, you can walk around the village, talk to the locals and visit the Durbar Area. You might be lucky and see a living goddess Kumari.
Accommodation
Parvati's Homestay
Activities
Trek to Nuwakot
Visit a Kumari Devi
Nuwakot Durbar Area
Transportations
Private Driver from Kathmandu to Barahi Margh
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Bidur
Central Development Region
Day 4
Hike to Suryagadi and Walk to Malika Hill
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This morning you'll have an early breakfast before you begin your 2.5-hour hike to Suryagadi, the highest hill in the region with magnificent views of Ganeshi Himal, Langtang in the north and wide valleys full of paddy fields. After lunch, continue hiking Malika Hill for more great views.
Accommodation
Parvati's Homestay
Activities
Hike to Suryagadi Hill and Malika Hill
Village Visit in Nuwakot
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Bidur
Day 5
Drive to Nagarkot and Sunset View
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After breakfast, we have a 5-hour drive to Nagarkot, taking up most of our day today. Nagarkot village has another viewpoint where you can see amazing sunsets and sunrises. Check in to your hotel then drive to the view tower, where we will see the sunset with the mountain ranges in the background once more.
Accommodation
Hotel Viewpoint★2 star
Activities
Nagarkot Viewpoint
Transportations
Private Driver from Nuwakot to Nagarkot
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Bidur
Baluwapati Deupur
Mahamanjushree Nagarkot
Day 6
Sunrise View and Sightseeing in Bhaktapur
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Start the day early with a special sunrise view and a coffee at the hotel, we then go for some sightseeing around Bhaktapur to see the former royal palace just half an hour from Nagarkot. Then, drive back in Kathmandu late afternoon. You'll have one last chance to explore Thamel before going for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
Amar Hotel in Tahachal★2 star
Activities
Sunrise from Hotel Viewpoint
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Basantapur Durbar Square
Restaurants
Nepali Chulo
Transportations
Private Driver from Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Baluwapati Deupur
Central Development Region
Bhaktapur
Kathmandu
Day 7
Departure Day
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After breakfast at the hotel, a driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.
Transportations
Private Driver from Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport Customs Office
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Included in Price
- 6 nights accommodation
- 12 activities
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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