Kathmandu Museum Tour

Trip ID: UM5109
Destination Kathmandu
Duration 1 Days
Difficulty Easy Persons
Group Size 2-30
Maximum Altitude 1400m.
Best Time All seasons
Activities Sightseeing tour
Accommodation No
Meals Lunch
Transportation Private Vehicle
Start from Kathmandu
End at Kathmandu

Trip Overview

Trip Highlight

  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu.
  • Explore 5 of Kathmandu’s top museums in a single day.
  • Insightful English-speaking local guide.
  • Discover Nepalese history, monarchy, and art in detail.
  • Traditional Nepali lunch included (optional).
  • Comfortable private vehicle with bottled water and safety measures.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Full day Kathmandu Museum tour
    1. Pickup at Your Hotel
    • Start at 9:00 AM after breakfast.
    • Meet your local English-speaking guide for an overview of the day.
    1. National Museum of Nepal
    • Explore Nepal’s military, artistic, and cultural history.
    • See ancient weapons, sculptures, religious artifacts, and galleries detailing Nepalese heritage.
    1. Musical Instrument Museum
    • Discover Nepal’s musical traditions through instruments like the sarangi, madal, bansuri, and tungna.
    • Learn about their cultural significance in Newari, Tamang, and Himalayan music.
    1. Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum
    • Walk through the former royal residence with grand halls and antique furnishings.
    • Understand Nepal’s monarchy and political history, including the 2001 royal massacre.
    1. Lunch Break
    • Enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine at a local restaurant.
    1. Kathmandu Durbar Square Museum
    • Located within Hanuman Dhoka Palace, this museum highlights Newari architecture and Nepal’s royal legacy.
    • View ceremonial costumes, thrones, and ancient inscriptions.
    1. Museum of Nepali Art (MONA), Thamel
    • Conclude the tour with traditional and contemporary Nepali art.
    • Explore paintings, sculptures, and artworks by legendary and emerging Nepali artists.
    1. Drop-off at Your Hotel
    • Return to your hotel by 5:00 PM after a seamless cultural journey.

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All transfers in a comfortable private vehicle
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water throughout the tour
  • Safety measures: pulse oximeter, first aid kit
  • Driver salary and allowances

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • International airfare
  • Nepal visa fee (available on arrival)
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Meals and beverages other than lunch
  • Tips for guide, driver, and staff

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