Clear immigration and customs, meet your driver and transfer to a hotel in Thamel or Lazimpat. Allow 1–2 hours for arrival formalities and city transfer.
Popular vegetarian-friendly cafe in Thamel serving Middle Eastern and Nepali dishes; relaxed for your first meal and well suited to jet-lagged arrivals. Open daily from about 8:30am–10:30pm.
A classic Nepali restaurant in a heritage house offering set meals and traditional performances (check dress/code). Usually open 12:00pm–9:00pm; reserve in advance if possible.
One of Hinduism's most important temples; best in the morning when rituals are active. Note non-Hindus cannot enter the inner sanctum — visiting hours around 6:00am–5:00pm.
Drive ~25–40 minutes to Sarangkot for sunrise over the Annapurna range; depart very early (Sarangkot viewpoints are accessible 24 hours). Taxi return and wait time ~2–3 hours.
Morning domestic flight back to Kathmandu (25–30 minutes). Arrive at Kathmandu domestic terminal and transfer to Tribhuvan Airport or city depending on onward flight.