Nepal, where offers you plenty of jaw-dropping options for a long vacation, has varieties of one-day packages as well. The type of day vacation you want refers to spending money. Higher Himalayan areas with a helicopter ride will be awesome if you have a great budget. Also, if you want to spend some quality time before moving back, Nepal offers you a wide variety of possibilities. Best Day Tours in Nepal are the greatest way to explore our natural beauty and its cultural side. If you are an adventure lover, then this one day would be bewildering and so enough.
How to spend a day in Kathmandu?
As a one-day tourist in Kathmandu, you can have sightseeing options around the area. Even though Nepal has a reputation for dusty streets and heavy traffics, but Day tours in Nepal are possible, trust me.
Booking your reservations for one of the best day tours in Nepal is a very good idea, and the Alpine Club of Himalaya serves you similar facilities. However, walking alone along the peaceful & calming area gives different vibes.
You can easily get public buses to make your travel a bit quicker to utilize your time at its best, or personal bike riding can also be available easily.
Although most tourists prefer staying In the Thamel area due to the presence of travel-friendly restaurants, travel agencies, and souvenir shops, Thamel seems like a whole different world than any other area in Kathmandu.
Wherever you stay, here is a guide for spending your day as best day tours in Nepal in Nepali style.
Nepal’s traffic is as bad as Nepal is good at honoring tourists. The places that might look closer can even take hours because of traffic conditions. So rather than hopping between lots of options, it is best you first decide what you want to explore.
A Day in Kathmandu
Starting a day spiritually, the best thing you can do first in the morning visits Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. This religious site is one of the UNESCO-listed temples famous for everyone, especially Hindus.
You will be charged for visiting the temple, but this holiest Hindu site shows you the phase of life. There are cremation sites on the bank of the holy Bagmati River where people are burned when they die.
Whereas at one side people are dancing to the music of the devotional song, some are crying because they have to bid goodbye to someone they love forever.
After a blissful morning:
1. Eat something local.
2. Grab a cup of masala tea (tea with some herbs and spices) or coffee and eat something you love.
3. Go local rather than spend money on expensive hotels to know the real taste of Nepali food.
After a wonderful cup of coffee, walk around the Patan museum or Basantapur area. Anyone can help you with directions, or you can easily get rides. The Patan museum shows the traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. Patan museum is one of the best museums in South Asia.
1-PM in Kathmandu
Suppose you are still active enough to have a tummy full of Daal Bhat(Nepali Traditional Food). You can choose your options of traveling. Boudanath Stupa, Chandragiri Hills, Swayambhu Nath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot, etc., are some options you can easily explore throughout your day.
But if you don’t want to get very tired, move towards the Boudanath Stupa. A beautiful UNESCO-listed Heritage situated in Boudha looks so inspiring. A must-visit for Buddhist people, Boudanath Stupa holds a special place in the heart of each Nepali.
Boudanath Stupa is one of the holiest Tibetan Buddhist sites. The marble white color with beautiful Buddha Eyes at the top looks just mesmerizing. Explore this place during sunset because the shadow of the falling sun makes it even more glorious. It is a tradition to walk clockwise around the Boudhanath Stupa or other Buddhist places.
Save some time for shopping because Boudha has an amazing collection of gifts you can take to your place as a memory. Prayer flags, incense burners, Tibetan jewelry, paintings, etc., can be some of the options you can love.
5:30 PM in Kathmandu
So I guess it’s time to have some snacks. Boudha is a place with some amazing restaurants that serve you delicious food along with a dazzling view. Eat something famous. Momo(Dumplings) is one of the best snacks for Nepali people. But if you want to explore Tibetian or Italian food, there are plenty of options.
7:30-PM under the starts
If you want to feel free from everything, head back to Pasupatinath for Sandhya Arati(Evening Prayer). Sandhya Arati at Pasupatinath with an open sky in the open air is just unforgettable. Many people gather there for prayer, and trust me; it will be one of the most beautiful moments you have ever had in Nepal.
But if you want to bang off your head with some modern pop music, move towards to Thamel or Durbarmarg area. Kathmandu’s nightlife is amazing but mostly around the tourist area. You can easily find so many options to catch rock cover bands.
It is no problem to get back to your hotel room even when it’s late. You can easily get taxis or private rides but make sure they won’t charge you a lot. Also, pickpockets are quite common.
What can be the other options to spend an Active Day in Kathmandu?
If you are an outdoor activity lover, one day for you would be enough. You can have options of Paragliding, Zipline, Bungee jumping, Cycling, Rock Climbing, and many more.
The best thing is to hire a guide anytime who can help you through all this. Most Trekking Agencies like Alpine Club of Himalaya offer you a guide to help you spend your day most beneficially. Hiring a tourist guide from the Alpine Club of Himalaya is not only suitable for your security but is pocket-friendly.
