About This Tour

Kirtipur is the Kathmandu Valley’s most authentic Newari hilltop town — a fortress settlement that resisted the Gorkha conquest longer than any other city in the valley. Today, its medieval streets, temples, and traditional houses remain largely intact, and the town receives a fraction of the tourists that flood nearby Bhaktapur. A day in Kirtipur feels like stepping back centuries while being just 5km from central Kathmandu.

The hilltop location offers panoramic views of the entire valley and the Himalayan range beyond. The Bagh Bhairab Temple (dedicated to the tiger god) and the Chilancho Stupa are architectural highlights, but the real pleasure is simply walking the narrow lanes, watching weavers at work, and sitting down for samay baji — the traditional Newari feast plate — at a local restaurant.

What's Included

• Professional local guide
• Private or tourist vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off where offered
• Guided sightseeing and local experience support
• Bottled water during the tour
• Trip coordination by Eco Holiday Asia
• Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Nepal
• Nepal visa fees (visa on arrival available at TIA Kathmandu)
• Travel and medical insurance
• Monument entry fees unless explicitly listed in Included
• Meals and drinks unless specified in Included
• Personal expenses, laundry and souvenirs
• Tips for your guide and driver (appreciated, not mandatory)
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Responsible Travel Notes

• Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
• Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
• Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
• Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
• Respect sacred sites and community customs
• Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas

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