Authentic Newari culture & historical tour around Kirtipur
Kirtipur
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Kirtipur Heritage Tour with Living Culture A day tour that combines light hiking, authentic Newari culture, and peaceful moments away from Kathmandu’s bustle. A journey through a historic city where life moves at its own gentle pace. Tour Highlights: • Drive to Adinath Temple – Perched on a hillock, this sacred spot offers stunning views of downtown Kathmandu and the winding river below. • Explore Clean & Quiet Streets – Kirtipur is known for being less polluted and less congested than the capital—perfect for a relaxed walk. • Wander Through Ancient Alleys – Discover hidden courtyards, traditional homes, and two of the city’s most revered sites: Bag Bhairab Temple and Uma Maheshwar Temple. B...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
City tour guide to escort you and explain about the site
Parking Fees
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Authentic Newari culture & historical tour around Kirtipur
Kirtipur
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Kirtipur Heritage Tour with Living Culture A day tour that combines light hiking, authentic Newari culture, and peaceful moments away from Kathmandu’s bustle. A journey through a historic city where life moves at its own gentle pace. Tour Highlights: • Drive to Adinath Temple – Perched on a hillock, this sacred spot offers stunning views of downtown Kathmandu and the winding river below. • Explore Clean & Quiet Streets – Kirtipur is known for being less polluted and less congested than the capital—perfect for a relaxed walk. • Wander Through Ancient Alleys – Discover hidden courtyards, traditional homes, and two of the city’s most revered sites: Bag Bhairab Temple and Uma Maheshwar Temple. B...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
City tour guide to escort you and explain about the site
Parking Fees
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Items | Authentic Newari culture & historical tour around Kirtipur
Itinerary
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Bagh Bhairab Temple
The 3 stories giant temple was built in 16th century was built in 16th century. The yard of the temple offer a nice over looking view to downtown of Kathmandu.
15 minutes
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Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies
This is one of the great Gumpa in the Kathmandu valley where monks can learn about Buddhism and others can come to take meditation courses and visitors to see the Buddhist culture life style.
20 minutes
3
Uma Maheshwor Temple
Perched on the highest hill of the historic town of Kirtipur, the Uma Maheshwor Temple is not just a religious site but a symbol of resilience, offering one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. It is a place where history, architecture, and spirituality converge.
The Uma Maheshwor Temple originally built in 1655 AD by the Malla King Raghava Deva, it was severely damaged by cannon fire during Prithvi Narayan Shah's 1767 siege of the town and later contributed to its repair. The current three-tiered pagoda is a 1950s reconstruction, though it houses a much older shrine containing the sacred Shiva Lingam. Architecturally, the temple showcases classic Newari style with intricate wood carvings on its struts and torana. Its approach is guarded by two magnificent, weathered stone lions, ranked among the valley's finest, while a distinctively styled Shikhar spire temple nearby adds to the site's architectural diversity.
30 minutes
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Aanandadi Lokeshwar Temple ( Cho Baha: Karunamye )
Located in the historic village of Chovar, just southwest of Kirtipur, the Adinath Temple holds a strategic and spiritually significant position. It is majestically situated on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sacred Chovar Gorge, where the legendary figure Manjushri is said to have cut a passage with his sword to drain the primordial lake from the Kathmandu Valley.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Yogeshwor (Adinath), this temple is a vital pilgrimage site, especially during the festival of Maha Shivaratri. The pagoda-style architecture, is modest but powerful in its setting. The true highlight is the breathtaking panoramic view it commands of the gorge, the Bagmati River, and the southern rim of the valley.
The site is deeply intertwined with local Newari Buddhist traditions as well, embodying the religious syncretism of Nepal. The annual Kartik Naach festival is performed here, blending Hindu and Buddhist rituals.
