Kathmandu Darshan is built around exactly that brief — a genuinely comprehensive temple circuit, paced across two full sightseeing days rather than crammed into one. Here's the complete walkthrough.
The itinerary, day by day
Day 1 — Arrival & settling in. A private transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport gets you to your hotel with no logistics to sort, and the rest of the day is intentionally unstructured — a sensible way to acclimatize before the trip's more demanding temple days begin.
Day 2 — The heart of the circuit. This is the package's spiritual core: Pashupatinath Temple's riverside rituals, the Tantric significance of nearby Guhyeshwari, the Tibetan Buddhist calm of Boudhanath Stupa, and Budhanilkantha's striking reclining Vishnu — four genuinely distinct sacred experiences in one day, spanning both of Nepal's major religious traditions rather than favoring one.
Day 3 — Views and heritage. A Chandragiri Hills cable car ride opens up panoramic Himalayan views alongside a visit to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the summit, before the day closes at Swayambhunath — the hilltop "Monkey Temple" and one of Nepal's oldest religious sites, with sweeping views back over the valley you've just spent two days exploring on the ground.
Day 4 — Shopping & departure. A relaxed final morning for handicraft and pashmina shopping around Thamel or Durbar Marg, before a private transfer to the airport.
What's included (and what genuinely isn't)
The package covers 3 nights at Hotel Simal on breakfast basis, private airport transfers, all ground transport and sightseeing by private AC vehicle with a dedicated driver, all tolls and fuel charges, and the full temple circuit named across the itinerary.
What's not covered: flights, entry fees to temples and monuments, guide services (available on request), and personal expenses. One detail worth clarifying directly with us before you book: the Chandragiri Hills cable car excursion is on the itinerary, but cable car ticket fees are separately excluded unless pre-added — we'll confirm exactly how this applies to your booking so there's no surprise cost on the day itself. Optional extras like VIP Pashupatinath Darshan (priority entry, skipping queues) and an Everest Scenic Flight are also bookable separately if you'd like to add either.
Who this package is actually built for
This suits pilgrimage-focused travelers, Hindu devotees planning a dedicated temple visit, and anyone who'd rather spend four unhurried days on Kathmandu's sacred sites than split their time across three cities. It's not the package for travelers who specifically want Pokhara's lake views or Chitwan's wildlife safari — for that combination, our longer Namaste Nepal package covers all three.
Before you book
Since this is a single-city, single-hotel itinerary, lead time is more forgiving than a multi-city Nepal trip — but hotel confirmation still isn't guaranteed until final written confirmation from the property. If you want the VIP Pashupatinath Darshan or Everest Scenic Flight added, flag it at booking, and clarify the Chandragiri cable car ticket cost directly with us so your budget for the trip is accurate from day one.
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