Discover the cultural highlights of Kathmandu

What To Expect

Physical Activity

Boundless Journeys' trips are designed for energetic and flexible individuals who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. Kathmandu Cultural Exploration is rated 1, easy, on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most strenuous). The walking on this tour is slow paced, primarily on the flat terrain of city streets, but does involve some stone steps. The sightseeing consists of 4-6 hours per day, broken up by breaks and meals.

Meeting Point

You will be met at the airport upon arrival.

Departure Point

You will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure.

Traveling To and From

Most Convenient Airport for Arrival:
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal (airport code KTM)

Most Convenient Airport for Departure:
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal (airport code KTM)

Weather

Temperatures in Nepal tend to be quite cool in the mornings and evenings, but heat-up at midday due to strong direct sunlight at high altitudes. These mountainous areas have pronounced rainy and dry seasons. The dry season lasts from October through May. Again, days tend to be warm with nighttime temperatures dropping significantly. Any time of year, dressing in layers is a good strategy, so that you can shed or add layers as the day heats and cools.

The driest weather and clearest skies are typically in October and November during the harvest season. During March through May, beautiful flowers are in bloom and it is the planting and ploughing time of year. The months of December through February are clear and cool (and can be below freezing at night); it is the shoulder season, so you will encounter fewer visitors. June through August is the monsoon season and it is generally not recommended to travel to Nepal at this time of year.

Kathmandu

Mount Everest Flight

The flight lasts approximately one hour, and the cost is $250 per person. The mountain flight may be scheduled on the morning of the last day before your departing international flight, if time allows. International departure flights should be scheduled no earlier than 2:00 p.m. to allow enough time for the mountain flight. Alternatively, this flight can be arranged on post-tour days if you are spending extra time in Kathmandu. Please note: You may have the opportunity to see some of these mountains on your flight to Nepal; however, it will be from a much greater distance.

Cuisine

Nepalese cuisine is not well-known in the rest of the world. While the food in Nepal is plentiful, healthy, and flavorful, it is not the reason anyone should plan a trip to this country. Kathmandu has a surprising variety of restaurants serving many types of international cuisine. Remember that Nepal is a relaxed culture and service is usually much slower than Westerners are used to. Outside of the cities, the food is primarily a combination of Nepalese (which has a large Indian influence) and Tibetan. Rice, lentils, and vegetables are staples, with a variety of meats, which are used somewhat sparingly. Tasty soups, fried breads, and steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables are among the local favorites. The national drink is sweet tea brewed with milk. The local beer is quite good, though it's not always served ice cold.

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