Gain a deeper understanding of Nepal's history and culture as you walk the streets of the Old Asan Bazaar with a private guide on this walking tour. Learn about the impressive design of the city's "Chhen" (private mansion), discover the significance of historical sites, admire handmade crafts sold at the market in Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaars. By walking the same paths that the locals do, you will be genuinely immersed in the Old Asan lifestyle.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
After pickup at your Kathmandu hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, head with your private guide to the Old Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaar, two bazaars in the historic section of Kathmandu. These markets make up one of the busiest marketplaces in the Kathmandu Valley. Follow your guide on a walk along the narrow alleyways of Asan to see how modern life mixes with the ancient architecture of the area. Hear about Old Asan and Indra Chowk's history from your guide as you pass by renowned sites. Indra Chowk is an area lined with residential neighborhoods and bustling local markets selling fruit, vegetables, spices and stunning wares made of brass, bronze and copper.
With your guide, continue exploring the area of Newroad Indrachok, Packed with colorful shops and stalls, Indra Chowk is a centuries-old market area. There’s a wide range of places for produce, aromatic spices, and textiles, plus a specialist market selling beads, bangles, and ornaments for traditional Nepali weddings. Temples include Seto Machhendranath, with its intricate wood carvings, and Aakash Bhairav guarded by lion statues. Street food stands serve up fried momo dumplings. Your tour ends with a private transfer back to your Kathmandu hotel.
Please follow our pickup location which mentioned at the itinerary, if you could not find the address please email or call us at our customer service center.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local Bazaar Walking Tour in Kathmandu with Professional Guide lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $100 per person for this Kathmandu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please follow our pickup location which mentioned at the itinerary, if you could not find the address please email or call us at our customer service center. Pickup points include Hotel Ambassador By Ace Hotels Kathmandu, Hotel Manang.
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Liberty Holidays.
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Great introduction to Kathmandu. Bharat was a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended to anyone.
Dear Tania, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Local Bazaar Walking Tour in Kathmandu and found Bharat to be a knowledgeable guide. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future! Best regards, Liberty Holidays Team
A great way to epxlore the lively action filled streets of Kathamandu. It was helpful to be picked up and dropped back at our hotel. Our guide was knowledgeable very patient with us as we stopped to take photos and do shopping along the way.
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding the Local Bazaar Walking Tour in Kathmandu! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the vibrant markets of this beautiful city. Your kind words about our knowledgeable guide and their patience during your adventure are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and it’s heartwarming to know that you felt well taken care of from pickup to drop-off. We’re also glad to hear that you had a wonderful time capturing photos and shopping. The local bazaars are truly a feast for the senses, and we’re delighted you were able to immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere. Thank you once again for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
We booked this tour to get a better idea of the area we are staying in including the sights, culture and history. However, what we got was much more than that. We were greeted at our hotel by our guide Ramesh at our hotel. Ramesh graciously waited while we were a few minutes late, then started us on an amazing tour into the older part, down to the old palace and back to the newer part. Ramesh was friendly and fun with loads of knowledge and the ability to speak many languages. We are very happy we booked this experience and had Ramesh as our guide.
Thank you very much for choosing us and giving us the opportunity to serve you. It is our immense pleasure. We look forward to serving you with our best hospitality in the future too. Liberty Holidays Team
Krishna, our guide was lovely and was very patient with us stopping to shop every few steps!!! Kathmandu Durbar Square was amazing and Krishna was very informative. a great morning and lunch. Well worth it!!!!
Truly, it is our pleasure. Thank you so much for choosing us and giving us the opportunity to serve you. We look forward serving you with our best hospitality in future too.
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