Free Kathmandu Walking Tour

The highlights and recommendation places for free Kathmandu walking tour are Asan, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa. However, the entrance fee shall paid for visiting Heritage Sites, museums, etc. Asan is one of the busiest square place of market traders and worships. From spices, beans, fruits & vegetables to curio, metal wares, Saree, every traditional markets are available here. And besides, the temples and shrines you would meet are Annapurna temple, Ganesh temple, Kumari Bhairab shrine and stone fish. While, the major festival here is Indra Jatra. Ason has six lanes which heads to the Jamal, Bhotahiti, Maha Boudha, Indrachowk and Bangemuda. Events: Indra Jatra, Newari rituals, Tihar Entrance fee: No entrance fee is required for Ason and nearby places. Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar squares in the heart of the capital city. The royal palace also known as Basantapur Durbar Square was ruled by Malla and Shah dynasty over the city now opened as Hanuman Dhoka Museum. Around the Durbar Square, you would meet Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka, Kaal Bhairav, Ganesh temple, etc. There’s also street shops, curio arts, paintings, merchandise in the Basantapur which will find your interests. Events: Holi, Indra Jatra, Newari new year rally & ceremony, live concerts, functions Entrance fee: Foreigners Rs. 1000, SAARC Rs. 150 only. Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the ancient religious architecture and the popular stupa in the valley. The stupa is also known as monkey temple since there are territories of holy monkeys. Around the stupa have Shrines, Harati mata temple, monastery, museum, shops, Thanka paintings, etc. To access up to the hill, you can either climb 360 steps or through the back side of the hill. Events: Buddha Jayanti, Saraswoti puja, Lhosar, Gunla Entrance fee: Foreigners Rs. 200, SAARC Rs. 50 only.

Yes, you heard it right! The free Kathmandu walking tour in undoubtedly free. The concept behind free of charge is to help contribute our culture and traditions to the world. The same way, we’d request you to contribute the guide with some amount which will help support their life and motivated. After all, tips are expected by the laborers in Kathmandu and is up you by the satisfied you are. Make sure you book at least 24 hours before for us to prepare the local guide.