Best Free Walking Tour in Kathmandu is a new idea to visit around Kathmandu markets. Kathmandu free walking tour is different than the paid tours. I’m a licensed city tour guide organizes free walking tour around Kathmandu valley since long and got an amazing feedback from the satisfied guests.
Hi and Namaste, this is me Jitendra, an experience and licensed city tour and mountain trekking guide. At the same time, i also run a trekking company-Mission Eco Trek. I’m passion to share our culture, history, tradition, religion and festivals through this free walking tour in Kathmandu. Let’s do this incredible free walking tour in Kathmandu together.
Free Walking Tour Kathmandu is a full day tour of 4-5 hours. It covers local Hindu shrines, Newari residential areas, Buddhists stupas, monasteries, bustling local markets, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Monkey Temple.
Kathmandu Free Walking Tour starts at 9:00 AM in the morning and 2:00 PM in the afternoon from Mission Eco Trek Office, Thamel. Kathmandu Free Walking Tour is not a paid tour but of course, a tip based tour. If you are happy with the tour and guide, you could tip at the end of trip.
How much does this tour cost?
Kathmandu Free tours don’t have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, we recommends between €15 and $50 per participants.
Kathmandu Durbar Square Entrance Fee: Rs 1000 per person
Swayambhunath Entrance Fee: Rs 200 per person
We will use a taxi for the journey from Kathmandu Durbar Square to Swayambhunath with an approximate cost of Rs 500.
The Kathmandu free walking tour is through the heart of Kathmandu from the Ason Local Market to Kathmandu Durbar Square Tour and the iconic Swayambhunath Stupa.
Ason, the city’s oldest market sells local products, handicrafts, culinary delights, and aromatic spices. The vibrant market offers a vivid snapshot of local life, and bustling stalls nestled in narrow alleyways filled with the rich essence of Nepalese culture.
From Ason, the journey goes towards the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience ancient architecture, intricately carved wooden structures, and the captivating living history and culture of Nepal.
You then go to the renowned Swayambhunath Stupa, known as the Monkey Temple offers a great view of the Kathmandu Valley. Walk and visit around Monkey temple, walk back/drive back to Thamel.
Hence, Kathmandu free walking tour is a fusion of vibrant local market life, historical opulence, and spiritual tranquility. You will truly get an indelible experience of profound insights into Kathmandu’s diverse tapestry.
