Kathmandu by Rickshaw: Sunset Tour to Durbar Square & More
Description
Get a true local’s perspective on Kathmandu during this guided tour by rickshaw through the vibrant streets of the colorful Nepalese capital. It’s the perfect chance to take in the explosion of sights, sounds and smells that characterize this fascinating urban area at a laid back pace. Start your trip in the evening at the Hotel Marshyangdi, where you’ll meet up with your driver and guide for the trip.
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Thamel is the starting point of the tour. A vibrant tourist centre, it has everything from hotels to restaurants to shops, spa, clubs, you name it. You will board your rickshaw at Thamel and continue to Asan.
Located in the heart of Kathmandu, Asan is a historic marketplace where you can find virtually anything you want, ranging from spices and herbs to electronics and clothing. Usually crowded with shoppers, Asan also speckled with occasional temples and ancient monuments on the street sides. Here stop by to and look around as you stand in front of Annapurna Temple, temple the Goddess of abundance, where Anna stands for Food and Purna, stands for Fulfil. Along the ally you will stop by different temples such at Seto Machindranath, also known as Janabaha Dyo, a deity worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists in Kathmandu, and Aakash Bhairab First King in Nepal Bhasa , known as King Yalambar You will ride your rickshaw through the narrow streets of Asan to reach Kathmandu Durbar Square.
With more than 50 temples and shrines within a few blocks of one another, Kathmandu Durbar Square contains one of the most concentrated groupings of historical structures in the valley. This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. Another striking spot that's remarkably visible and should not missed mentioning Within the ancient wooden temples and places, you will also see a white European influenced building, Gaddhi Baithak, which was built during the Rana regime. Today many ceremonial program takes place from the balcony of it. You will observe and learn about these ancient monuments from your guide before you hop on your rickshaw for the ride back to the meeting point.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- Local Impact: By joining this tour, you are actively contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage through entrance fees to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Local Impact: In Kathmandu, despite the predominance of modern motorbikes and cars, this tour hires rickshaws directly from the drivers, offering them much-needed business and financial support.
Reviews(95)
Such a great highlight a must do!!!
A great overview of the key sites and markets in Kathmandu. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you enjoyed the rickshaw tour and discovering Kathmandu with Rita. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again in Nepal.
Information shared by guide was very interesting
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and found the information shared by Yogi interesting. We truly appreciate you choosing Kathmandu Urban Adventures and hope to see you again soon!
Our guide, Bini, was very kind and we learned a lot of things. Even though I don't speak much English, he explained things to me in an easy-to-understand way using apps. I had a great time taking photos, listening to explanations, and drinking tea. I'd like to thank everyone involved.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great time with Bini and felt comfortable throughout the experience. It’s wonderful that the tour was easy to follow and enjoyable—especially with photos and tea along the way. We truly appreciate your thanks and hope to welcome you again!
Rata was excellent. Would recommend her to others. Friendly, good pace and she was happy to answer questions.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Kathmandu with Rita. It’s great to hear she made the experience engaging and comfortable. We’ll be sure to pass along your recommendation—hope to see you again on another adventure!
Lovely to experience kathmandu in the evening and by rickshaw. Guide was very knowledge and informative. Enjoyed learning the history and seeing old kathmandu as well. Dunbar square was a highlight.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed experiencing Kathmandu by rickshaw in the evening—it’s a wonderful way to see the city come alive. It’s great to hear that Yogesh’s knowledge and insights helped bring the history of Old Kathmandu to life, and that Durbar Square was a highlight. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another Urban Adventure!
The tour was a great experience and a wonderful way to know Thamel and Durbar Square if you are new to Nepal. The rickshaw ride itself is so safe and the driver is a very jovial and supportive person. The tour guide is wonderful - she is chirpy, talkative and full of wonderful stories about Kathmandu and the culture. She gives you time to roam around personally too, and answers any questions. Durbar square is a beautiful place even at night - lively, cultural, and not very touristy - you get to see a slice of how locals in Kathmandu spend their weekends. Highly recommend.
It was a great night time tour with Bini, seeing some of the hidden gems of Themal and beyond. I got to see some great sites and experience the fast pace of a rickshaw.
Amazing way to see Kathmandu! I loved the whole experience. Got to try some delicious tea and lassi too. Sheena was a fantastic tour guide and knew so much history. Highly recommend!!
I had a great time on this tour. Exploring Kathmandu by night on a rickshaw was a really fun and interesting way to see the city, and it showed me places I probably wouldn’t have found on my own. The atmosphere in the evening was lively without feeling overwhelming, and it was fascinating to see the temples and squares in a totally different light. My guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer questions – which made the experience even better. Overall, an enjoyable way to discover Kathmandu.
