Local Bazaar Walking Tour in Kathmandu with Professional Guide
Overview
Gain a deeper understanding of Nepal's history and culture as you walk the streets of the Old Asan Bazaar with a private guide on this walking tour. Learn about the impressive design of the city's "Chhen" (private mansion), discover the significance of historical sites, admire handmade crafts sold at the market in Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaars. By walking the same paths that the locals do, you will be genuinely immersed in the Old Asan lifestyle.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Walking Sightseeing
- Expert Tour Guide
- Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees (If required; either most of local area doesn't required the entry fees.)
- Tips for Guide and Driver
Itinerary
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Stop 1
After pickup at your Kathmandu hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, head with your private guide to the Old Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaar, two bazaars in the historic section of Kathmandu. These markets make up one of the busiest marketplaces in the Kathmandu Valley. Follow your guide on a walk along the narrow alleyways of Asan to see how modern life mixes with the ancient architecture of the area. Hear about Old Asan and Indra Chowk's history from your guide as you pass by renowned sites. Indra Chowk is an area lined with residential neighborhoods and bustling local markets selling fruit, vegetables, spices and stunning wares made of brass, bronze and copper.
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Stop 2
With your guide, continue exploring the area of Newroad Indrachok, Packed with colorful shops and stalls, Indra Chowk is a centuries-old market area. There’s a wide range of places for produce, aromatic spices, and textiles, plus a specialist market selling beads, bangles, and ornaments for traditional Nepali weddings. Temples include Seto Machhendranath, with its intricate wood carvings, and Aakash Bhairav guarded by lion statues. Street food stands serve up fried momo dumplings. Your tour ends with a private transfer back to your Kathmandu hotel.
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended
- Please bring at least 1 liter of drinking water per person
- Not recommended for participants age of 75+
- Kindly provide us the name of Hotel inside Kathmandu city ring road for pick up and drop off service. Pick up from hotels located at outside of ring road will charge addition.
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Special Instructions
• Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants age of 75+
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