Day 1
Thamel and Durbar Square
- 8:00ThamelWalk
- 10:00Kathmandu Durbar SquareSight
- 14:00Garden of DreamsSight
Day by day
Day 2
Swayambhunath and Shivapuri
- 7:30SwayambhunathSight
- 10:30Narayanhiti PalaceSight
- 14:30Bicycle Tour to ShivapuriShivapuri Nagarjun National ParkBike ride
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Day 3
Pashupatinath and Boudhanath
- 8:00PashupatinathSight
- 10:30Boudhanath StupaBoudhanathSight
- 14:30Nature Hike in ShivapuriShivapuri Nagarjun National ParkDay trip
Day 4
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- 9:00Bhaktapur Durbar SquareWalk
- 11:15View of Nyatapola Temple from Taumadhi SquareNyatapola TempleDay trip
- 14:00Pottery Square Local ExperiencePottery SquareSight
Day 5
Nagarkot and Changu Narayan
- 7:00Nagarkot Himalayan Viewpoint HikeNagarkot View TowerDay trip
- 10:00Nagarkot Village Nature TrailNagarkot Community TrailSight
- 14:00Changu Narayan TempleDay trip
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Kathmandu questions
Is 5 days enough for Kathmandu and the valley?
Five days covers the main sites if you move each day. Book a private driver for the Nagarkot day to avoid long public bus waits.
Do I need to book Pashupatinath Temple tickets ahead?
Tickets are sold at the entrance for 1000 rupees. Arrive before 8:00 to skip the main crowds.
How do I get from Kathmandu to Nagarkot?
Shared buses run from Ratna Park and take two hours. A private taxi costs 2500 rupees and is faster on weekdays.
Do I need a guide for the Shivapuri hike?
Marked trails exist but a guide from the park gate costs 2000 rupees per day. Book the night before if you start at 7:00.
