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A stupa with prayer flags and flames in the foreground. 1
A temple entrance with ornate golden decorations and a red brick structure. 2
A traditional street with tiered buildings, a shop named 'Kings Coffee & Cakes,' and a person in a red dress. 3
A traditional multi-tiered temple with intricate carvings and a red-tiled roof. 4
A temple with golden statues and intricate architecture. 5
By Kailash Yatra
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,735 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations of Nepal's New Year
    • Capture the essence of Kathmandu's culture, festivals, and daily life
    • Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites during the Bisket Jatra festival
    • Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan Temple
    • Discover the sacred sites of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath

Activity location

    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

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What's included, what's not

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    Private vehicle with A/C for all the mentioned sightseeing and airport transfers.
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    All (9 nights) hotel accommodation at the mentioned 3-star hotels at the respective places.
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    Daily breakfast at the hotel from the day after your arrival.
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    Farewell Nepali cultural dinner on your last night in Nepal.
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    Entrance fees to the mentioned sights.
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    English-speaking and government-licensed professional tour guide for your city sightseeing in Kathmandu.
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    One local SIM card (returnable, if required) during your stay.
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    All government and local taxes.
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    Restaurant/cafe spot or rooftop deck that give clear glimpses of Bisket Jatra on days 3 and 8.
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    General photography fees and permits at all major destinations (except for hefty fees on drones and professional cameras).
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    Personal expenses.
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    Nepal visa cost. (You will require 2 passport-size photos and 30 USD cash to get a visa on arrival; you can fill out the form online).
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    International flight.
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    Museum tickets (based on your interests).
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    Lunch and dinner.
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    Entries to concerts or street festivals in the New Year celebration.
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    Tips for the drivers and guides. (not required, but recommended).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drone registration and fees, along with documentary/filming permits (costs vary based on your equipment and the purpose of filming).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Services that aren’t mentioned above.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your 10-day Kathmandu Photography Tour with your arrival in Kathmandu. Depending on the dates of Bisket Jatra, visit the historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan Temple.

Enjoy the celebrations of Bisket Jatra and become a part of the tug of war. Then, explore Patan Durbar Square the following day. Next up are the sacred sites of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath for proper photography of Kathmandu’s culture and spirituality.

Celebrate Nepal’s New Year’s Day in the streets filled with music and vibrant celebrations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and experience them during one of the most energetic times of the year. On top of that, celebrate Bisket Jatra and Sindoor Jatra in Bhaktapur too.

Benefit from the expertise of your professional guide, who will walk with you side by side to help navigate crowded festival areas and even suggest the best vantage points for photography. Learn about the cultural significance behind every ritual you capture so you don’t feel clueless about what’s happening.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kathmandu
    • Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal