Kathmandu at Sunset: Explore the City on Rickshaw Tour
ID: GYG887127-1393918
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Ride the streets of Kathmandu at the sunset like a local. Discover Durbar Square , shrines, spices at Asan market, backstreets, and palaces. An unforgettable adventure awaits!
As the sun sets, discover the myriad sights, sounds, and aromas of nighttime Kathmandu on an enchanting evening rickshaw ride through the city.
Begin your adventure in the tourist heart of the city, Thamel. Navigates the buzzing backstreets and soak up the hive of activity as you zip through this popular part of town. Hop off the rickshaw for a visit to Sigal, a tranquil oasis with a tranquil Buddhist shrine, just a few steps inside an alley.
Then make your way towards Durbar Square while you keep an eye out for bustling local markets like Asan, known for its vibrant vegetable and spice market overlooked by Annapurna Temple.
Park yourself in one of the temple squares to watch the world go by! Witness locals sipping hot chai, devotees deep in prayer, and pigeons fluttering as the locals go about their daily chores - a truly special experience!
By the end of the tour, you'll agree that exploring Kathmandu's backstreets and laneways by rickshaw is one of the best ways to discover the city's authentic charm. Come and be entranced!
Highlights
- Wander through atmospheric temples
- Take an unforgettable ride like a local on a rickshaw
- Get personalized attention on small group walking tour for just 12 people
- Watch the world go by at the UNESCO Heritage sigh in Durbar Square
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below 6 are permitted on this tour.
By joining this tour, you support the preservation of cultural heritage through entrance fees to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Modern motorbikes and cars have primarily substituted rickshaws in Kathmandu, but with this tour, rickshaws are hired directly from the drivers, providing them with much-needed business and financial support.
INCLUDED
- Rickshaw hire
- English-speaking Nepali guide
- Entrance fee to Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Buddhist shrine visit (Shrine name Sigal)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
