Max. Altitude
1750m
Best Season
Oct-Dec & Mar-May
Activity
Tours
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Overview of Nepal Culture Tour
Nepal culture tour is a home of people with different religions, languages, cast, festivals, and lifestyles, that’s why it is rich in culture and religion. The culture and lifestyle of people in Nepal are varied from place to place and from person to person.
Nepal culture tour itinerary we have lots of cultural resources in Nepal like temples, monuments, festivals, dresses, and many more. Kathmandu capital city of Nepal is rich in culture as it is known as the city of temples.
Nepal cultural tour cost in Kathmandu there are 7 world heritage places in Kathmandu that are listed in the world heritage sites within a certain distance which have cultural importance; this shows that Kathmandu city is rich in cultural diversity. Nepal culture tour will be your life of experiencing these cultures and places in Nepal. Some of the famous places for Nepal cultural tours which have been enlisted in world heritage sites by UNESCO are:
Pasupatinath: Pasupatinath is the Hindu temple of the god Shiva located on the banks of the Bagmati Rivers and a different temple with a different style is found here. There are around 1000 Shivalingas in the Pasupatinath areas it is one of the most visited places on earth by visitors - Hindus, and the famous tour Nepal tour.
Highlights of Nepal Culture Tour
- Visit the most famous world heritage site in Nepal
- The local tour guide explains the history and cultural
- Bengal tiger, Rhino, and Chitwan national park
- The dramatic views of Pokhara Annapurnas & Phewa lake
- Scenic drive and test of local Nepali foods.
Nepal Culture Tour Itinerary
01
Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport
After your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport the representatives of Life Himalaya will pick you up and bring you at the Hotel. After some refreshment our representative will help you to meet with the manager of Life Himalaya. You will also meet with the experienced and local guide of the tour and he/she will explain you about the tour.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Kathmandu
Maximum Altitude
1300 m.
Meals
Self
Accomodations
three-star hotel
02
Sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Asan bazzar
After having breakfast, you will meet with the tour guide. He/she will explain about the sightseeing of the day. You will visit the ancient royal palace (Kathmandu durbar Square) here you can observe the history of Nepali art and architecture, Kasthamandap (temple made of single tree), Kal bhairav temple, etc. After the visit to Kathmandu durbar square you will visit Swayambhunath” the monkey temple” which lies in the hillock at the middle of Kathmandu valley from where you can observe the view of whole Kathmandu valley and some mountains like Langtang, Shivapuri , Nagarjung etc. . You can also see many monkeys, many prayers, praying flags, monks, etc. It carries importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Both Kathmandu durbar square and Syawbhunath are enlisted in world heritage sites(WHO) by UNESCO. You will also visit Asan bazar that day. It is the local market where you can find any kind of goods required.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Kathmandu. Breakfast included
Maximum Altitude
1300 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
03
Tour to Boudhanath stupa, Patan durbar square and Pashupatinath.
On this day, after your breakfast you will visit to other world heritage sites like patan durbar square where you can find the richness of Nepali art and architecture, cultures and traditions of local people. Then after sometimes you will visit the biggest stupa of the world ‘Bouddhanath’. You can find many monks praying for peace near the stupa. After that you will go to the biggest Hindu temple ‘Pashupatinath’. You can see people coming to worship pashupatinath in huge number. According to Hindu mythology, the body of a person is burned after death and many dead people’s body is brought here for cremation.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Kathmandu. Breakfast included
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
04
Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan
In the morning, you will drive about 4-5 hour from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. After reaching at Chitwan you will have short refreshment then you will have jungle activities like jungle excursion with Elephant safari and cannoning at Rapti River. We also visit the elephant bathing and breeding center. You can also see the Ghariyals during cannoning and can also see the Ghariyal Breeding Centre.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Chitwan National Park. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Maximum Altitude
1300 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
05
Full explore day, watch Tharu culture.
Today, you will see other things animals like Bengal Tiger, rhinoceros, spotted deer and many other wild animals and you will also do the bird watching in Chitwan National Park as there are about 543 species of bird at Chitwan National Park. You can observe the natural beauty of Terai region in Chitwan in the peaceful environment.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Chitwan. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner included
Maximum Altitude
415 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
06
After breakfast drive to Birth place of Lord Buddha Lumbini.
Today we will drive from Chitwan national park to birth place of Buddha, Lumbini. After refreshment you will do sight-seeing around the ancient markets, cultural and traditional markets, you can also see many monks in the birthplace of lord Gautam Buddha. You will also get the opportunity to visit Maya devi temple, Ashoka pillar and many other historical sites.
Stay overnight at three-star hotel at Lumbini. Breakfast included
Maximum Altitude
415 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Three-star hotel
07
Visiting holy place, meditating and relaxing the day.
Today after having breakfast we will visit holy place of Buddhism and birth place of light of Asia Buddha. We will see different types of the cultural and traditional objects, the history of the Buddhist culture history of Gautam Buddha. We will also attend meditation class. You will also visit Tilaurakot to reveal the history of Buddhism.
Rest overnight at three-star hotel at Lumbini. Breakfast included.
Maximum Altitude
150 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
08
Explore Lumbini
Today we will we will explore all Lumbini. We will visit different Buddhist monuments, monasteries, school of monks, and old stupas and different religious sites related to Buddihsts mythology having religious and cultural importance. You will get the chanc to see Myanmar Golden Temple, China temple, Lumbini museum and lot more things.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Lumbini. Breakfast included.
Maximum Altitude
150 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
09
Drive to Touristic paradise Pokhara
After breakfast we will drive(5-6hrs) to Pokhara from Lumbini. Pokhara is the gate way city of all the major routes like Annapurna base camp trek, Ghorepani Poonhill trek, Upper Mustang trek and may other trekking. We will sight-seeing around Pokhara and boating at Phewa Lake. We will climb a hill top after boating at Phewa lake which will lead us to Peace stupa. You can see the clear reflection of fishtail and Annapurna range in the Phewa lake and can observe the view of whole Pokhara city.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Pokhara. Breakfast included
Maximum Altitude
827 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
10
Drive to Sarankot view point, afternoon fly to Kathmandu
Drive early for Sarangkot from where you can see the magnificent Annapurna panorama, and the glimpse of the sunrise over it. After viewing the scenic views of Himalayas we will drive back to Pokhara and the fly to Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu domestic airport we will drive about 1hr to Nagarkot (a hill station) from where we can see the range of our snow-capped mountains and relax. You can see local villages, agriculture, way of living, etc. In the evening you can see the rays of sun falling in the snow- capped mountains and the priceless sunset.
Rest overnight at three-star hotel at Nagarkot. Breakfast included
Maximum Altitude
1,592 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
11
Sightseeing at world heritage site Changunarayan and Bhaktapur durbar square
In the early morning, you will go to the view tower to see the sunrise and its reflection on the beautiful Himalayas of Nepal and then you will have your breakfast. After having the break-fast you will drive towards the oldest temple and the historical temple, Changunarayan Temple which is made in 4th century. After sightseeing around Changunarayan you will drive towards another historical and the large oldest royal palace Bhaktapur Durbar square. You will visit tallest temple Nyatapol and 55 windows royal palace at Bhaktapur which was made in 14th century. Late evening we’ll have farewell dinner at the most famous Nepali cultural restaurant.
Overnight at three-star hotel at Kathmandu. Breakfast included
Maximum Altitude
1,400 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
12
Depature
Representative of Life Himalaya will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport and you will return to your own destination after a memorable tour with Life himalya.
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast






Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
Nepal Culture Tour - Essential Information
Boudhanath: Boudhanath stupa is one of the biggest and oldest stupas in Nepal, located 7km east of the capital Kathmandu. It was constructed in the 5th century and was listed in world heritage sites in 1979 A.D.
Swyambunath: Swyambunath is situated at the top of a hill in Kathmandu, also known as the monkey temple (as many monkeys can be seen around this area). It is the perfect symbol of religious tolerance in Nepal that we can find both Hindu as well as Buddhist gods on the temple premises. It is believed that it was constructed before the 5th century.
Changunarayan temple: This temple is known as the oldest temple in Kathmandu valley, built before the 5th century. The pagoda-style temple lies in Bhaktapur district 22km east of the Kathmandu valley and we can find an inscription written in wood, metal, and stone in this place which shows and give knowledge of the history of Nepal.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square also known as Hanumandhoka durbar square lies in the heart of Kathmandu city. Taleju temple, Museum, House of kumari, and Kasthamandap are some of the heritage found in the durbar square premises.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: This Durbar square have been enlisted as a world heritage site in 1979A.D. It is believed that Malla king of Bhaktapur ruled around here in ancient times. Fifty-five window palaces, statues of Bhupatindra Malla, Nyatapole, the National art gallery, and the Golden Gate are some of the cultural heritage in this area.
Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar square was also the palace of the Malla king during medieval Nepal, and lies in the Lalitpur district. Bhimsen temple, Jagat Narayan temple, and Kumbeswor Mahadev are some of the heritage along with the Krishna temple of 21 golden pinnacles (a masterpiece of the Malla art and architecture) in Durbar square.
Chitwan National Park: Chitwan National park is located in the Chitwan District, 120 km far from Kathmandu and is one of the most important tourist destinations in Nepal. The main attraction of the national park is the one-horned Rhino (an endangered animal in the world), along with the Bengal tiger, crocodiles, and different species of birds. Some of the major activities in this national park are Elephant rides, Canoe rides, Jungle walk, Bird watching, Tharu Cultural Programme, Elephant Breeding centers, Tharu village tour, and many more.
Lumbini: Lumbini is the birth of Lord Buddha and is the holy land for the Buddhists of the world; Lumbini was enlisted on world heritage sites in 1997 AD. The Ashoka pillar made by emperor Ashoka in 245 BC also lies here. The Mayadevi temple and Puskarini Pond are the heritage around the temple premises. There are many monasteries and stupas made by different countries of the world such as China, Japan, Germany, France, Thailand, and Vietnam. So this place is for peace lovers and followers of Buddhism along with different Buddhist monuments.
Pokhara: Pokhara is a beautiful city and a major tourism hub of Nepal, lies 200km west of Kathmandu with beautiful views of snow-capped Annapurna peaks. Phewa Lake in Pokhara is famous for boating and refreshment along with many places around for sightseeing such as Davis Falls, Peace Stupa, Bindabasini Temple, and many more. Pokhara is the starting point of trekking for the Mustang and Annapurna region, so it is the best place for relaxation before and after the trek. Sarangkot a major hotspot for paragliding lovers lies west of the Pokhara, where one can enjoy a sunrise, sunset, and paragliding with Spectacular views of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Fishtail, and Annapurna range and mountain people lifestyle.
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