Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit Dakshinkali Temple on Tuesday or Saturday for ceremonies held on animal sacrifices.
Visit Pharping - a thriving Newari town which is ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Visit Kirtipur for authentic experience of the Newari culture.
A day to know about Hinduism and Buddhism
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tour Guide x 1
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
For solo traveller, additional USD 50 is applied.
Tipping
Itinerary
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Dakshinkali Temple
At 9:00 AM, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in or near Thamel and drive about 1 hour (24 km) to Dakshinkali Temple, a major Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali known for ritual sacrifices. Spend around 45 minutes observing local customs.
At 10:30 AM, take a short 10-minute drive to Pharping, a sacred Buddhist and Hindu site. Explore key spots including Asura Cave, Self-Arising Ganesh Shrine, Vajra Yogini, Sheshnarayan Temple, and the Guru Rinpoche statue for about 90 minutes.
At 12:30 PM, drive 20 minutes to Kirtipur. Enjoy a traditional Newari lunch with dishes like Samay Baji, Chatamari, and Raksi.
After lunch, take a 2-hour walk visiting Bagh Bhairab Temple, Uma Maheshwar, Chilancho Stupa, Adinath Lokeshwar Temple, and Shri Kirti Bihar. See locals in traditional dress and historic squares.
At 3:45 PM, drive back to Kathmandu via Tribhuvan University, arriving at your hotel by 4:30 PM to conclude the tour.
8 hours
Dakshinkali Pharping Kirtipur Day Tour
Kathmandu
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Visit Dakshinkali Temple on Tuesday or Saturday for ceremonies held on animal sacrifices.
Visit Pharping - a thriving Newari town which is ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Visit Kirtipur for authentic experience of the Newari culture.
