Maya Gurung
Cultural Guide & Annapurna Specialist
Grew up in the Annapurna foothills. Leads village walks, Poon Hill, and cultural tours with deep Gurung community knowledge.
Tour
Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour
Three curated days among Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur — Durbar Squares, stupas, and Newar craft quarters.
From
$349
Duration
3 days
Difficulty
easy
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The journey
Overview
Explore the Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO heritage with a cultural guide. We balance iconic stupas with quieter courtyards, artisan workshops, and practical pacing for jet-lagged arrivals.
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 1
Kathmandu sacred and royal sites
Swayambhunath, Durbar Square, and old-city walking.
- Accommodation
- Your hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 2
Patan
Patan Durbar Square, courtyards, and craft museums.
- Accommodation
- Your hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Bhaktapur
Full day in Bhaktapur’s squares and pottery square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Covered
What is included
- Private guide
- Vehicle and driver
- Entrance fees to listed sites
- Bottled water
Bring / budget
What is not included
- Hotels
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Personal shopping
On the trail
Gallery
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Trip leaders
From the trail
Traveler stories
“The Kathmandu heritage days were thoughtful — not a rushed checkbox tour. Our guide explained Newar courtyards and temple etiquette with real care.”
Jonas Weber — Germany5 out of 5