Kathmandu Valley Tour – 4 Days

Know Before You Book – Kathmandu Valley Tour Information

Trip Name: Kathmandu Valley Tour – 4 Days
Duration: 4 days
Difficulty: Easy
Maximum Altitude: 1400m
Group Size: Max 20

Difficulty & Fitness

This cultural tour is rated Easy and suitable for travelers of all ages and fitness levels. The maximum altitude is 1400m reached by vehicle. Walking is minimal (1-3 hours daily at cultural sites). Comfortable walking shoes are sufficient. Senior citizens and families with children are welcome.

Read our difficulty guides: Balthali Village Trek Beginners Kathmandu, Short Easy Trek Near Kathmandu.

Best Time to Go

Spring (March to May) brings warming weather, rhododendron blooms, and reliable mountain visibility. Autumn (September to November) offers the clearest skies, crisp air, and stable trekking conditions. Winter (December to February) is cold but possible on lower routes. Summer monsoon (June to August) brings rain and obscured views.

Read our seasonal guides: Weather Himalayan Views Kathmandu Valley Viewpoints, Arun Valley Trek Best Season.

Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel. Tea houses are family-run lodges with simple twin-share rooms and shared bathrooms. Luxury lodges (where available) offer heated ensuite rooms. 3-star or higher hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. Three meals daily (BLD) included during treks with tea and coffee. Vegetarian options widely available.

Food and water guides: Humla Limi Valley Teahouses Camping Required, Manaslu Tsum Valley Tea House Camping.

Transportation

Transport: Private Vehicle. Domestic flights (where applicable) are weather-dependent – build 1-2 buffer days into your schedule. Private ground transport uses comfortable AC vehicles.

Required Permits

All monument entry fees included. We arrange all permits on your behalf once we receive your passport copy and 4 passport-size photos after booking. Permit fees are included in your trip cost.

Permit guides: Mundum Trail Permits Transport From Kathmandu, Helambu Trek Permits Kathmandu Transport Handling.

Insurance Requirement

Travel insurance is mandatory for all our treks and tours. Your insurance must cover trekking to 1400m altitude (for treks), emergency helicopter evacuation up to USD 10,000, emergency medical treatment, and trip cancellation. We recommend World Nomads, IMG Global, or Allianz Adventure plans. Bring a printed copy of your insurance certificate.

Insurance guides: What Cancellation Terms And Travel Insurance Details Matter Before Booking A Ren, Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Insurance Needed.

Cultural Etiquette

Dress modestly at religious sites (cover shoulders and knees). Remove shoes before entering temple sanctums. Walk clockwise around stupas and chortens. Ask permission before photographing people. Use your right hand for eating and passing items. Say namaste (palms together) as a greeting.

Culture guides: Short Treks Kathmandu Villages Temples Light Walking, Kathmandu To Syabrubesi Tamang Heritage Trail.

Booking & Payment

To confirm your booking, a deposit is required (50% for helicopter tours). The balance is due 30 days before departure (7 days for helicopter tours). We accept bank transfer, credit card (4% surcharge), PayPal. Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure. We strongly recommend travel insurance covering trip cancellation. Contact us for current pricing and availability.

What is Not Included

International airfare to/from Kathmandu, Nepal visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days), travel and rescue insurance (mandatory), personal trekking gear and clothing, hot showers and device charging on trek, alcoholic beverages, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, tips for guide/porter/driver (recommended 10-15% of trip cost), and any costs from unforeseen events like weather delays.