Relaxing 7-Day Itinerary in Kathmandu

  1. Day 1: Boudhanath Stupa
    30 minutes (4.3 km) from Tribhuvan International Airport

    Begin your trip with a visit to the iconic Buddhist stupa. Take a clockwise walk around it while spinning the prayer wheels.

  2. Day 2: Durbar Square & Garden of Dreams
    40 minutes (6.2 km) from Boudhanath Stupa

    Visit the palace square of Kathmandu and admire its architecture. Later, find peace at the Garden of Dreams.

  3. Day 3: Chandragiri Hill & Cable Car Ride
    20 minutes (7.8 km) from Garden of Dreams

    Take a tranquil cable car ride to the top of Chandragiri Hill for stunning views. Enjoy refreshments at the hilltop restaurant.

  4. Day 4: Patan Museum & Golden Temple
    30 minutes (5.2 km) from Chandragiri Hill

    Explore the Patan Museum's collection of art and artifacts. Later, visit the Golden Temple, a beautiful Buddhist monastery.

  5. Day 5: Swayambhunath Stupa & Monkey Temple
    40 minutes (5.7 km) from Patan Museum

    Experience the peace and serenity of Kathmandu's oldest stupa. Watch the monkeys that roam the area while enjoying the view of the city.

  6. Day 6: Pashupatinath Temple & Biergarten
    30 minutes (5.9 km) from Swayambhunath Stupa

    Visit Nepal's most significant Hindu temple. End the day at the Biergarten, where you can enjoy German beer and Nepali food in a garden setting.

  7. Day 7: Phewa Lake & Peace Pagoda
    30 minutes (5.8 km) from Pashupatinath Temple

    Take a scenic boat ride on Phewa Lake and relax on the shore. Hike to the Peace Pagoda for a breathtaking view of Pokhara Valley.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Boudhanath Stupa (1 hour, free)
  • Durbar Square (2 hours, NRs. 1000), Garden of Dreams (1 hour, NRs. 200)
  • Chandragiri Hill & Cable Car Ride (4-5 hours, NRs. 700-2200)
  • Patan Museum (2-3 hours, NRs. 1000), Golden Temple (1-2 hours, NRs. 100)
  • Swayambhunath Stupa (2 hours, NRs. 200), Monkey Temple (1-2 hours, NRs. 100)
  • Pashupatinath Temple (1-2 hours, NRs. 1000), Biergarten (2-3 hours, NRs. 1000)
  • Phewa Lake (2 hours, NRs. 1000), Peace Pagoda (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): NRs. 5000-8000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Bhaktapur. If you have less time, skip the Biergarten and take a walk around the nearby Garden of Dreams instead.

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