Faq of Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour

» How many days are required for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

A general and short sightseeing tour to Kathmandu World Heritage Sites can be done within one single day but it might require a couple of days for a precise insight about them. 

» What is the average time to be spent on each World Heritage Sites during our tour?

The choice is all yours about how much time you would like to spend on each site but a minimum of one and a half or two hours has to be spent in all the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.

» What is the minimum number of candidates required for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

There is no boundary for the number of candidates required for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour. From solo trekking and tours to the group size of your choice, it is all possible to be organized with Nepal Mountain Trekkers. So, a minimum of only one person is required for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour.

» Is it safe for solo trekker or solo female trekker to go for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

Of course, with our highly experienced and dedicated crew, solo trekkers or solo female trekkers could feel safe to go for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour. In our years of experience, we have been organizing Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour for solo trekkers a lot of times and we have been successful in providing the satisfaction to them with proper safety.  Our company would be responsible for everything during your trek.

» What is the best season for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

You can go for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour anytime around the year and since every season has its own specialty, the best season to visit Nepal will differ according to the taste and requirements of the clients. Basically, we recommend our trekkers to go for short treks and tours in Nepal during autumn or spring so as to enjoy more vivid scenery and the blossoms of various vegetations including Rhododendron and Pines.

» Why to choose Nepal Mountain Trekkers for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

Nepal Mountain Trekkers is a travel agency formed with the involvement of highly experienced and professional trekkers with an experience of more than 2 decades in trekking in the Himalayas. Moreover, we do have staffs from all the special parts of the country to provide you with the proper and adequate information and make you enjoy the best of your trip. In our years of experience, none of our clients had any complaint or dissatisfaction from our company and till now all our previous clients highly recommend our team to their friends and family which is the reason behind our dedication and diligence. Once you trek with our team, you will surely think of visiting Nepal time and again with us as our other clients.

» What are the entrance costs of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu?

The entrance costs of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu are as follows:
a.    Kathmandu Durbar Square: NRs. 1,000.00
b.    Bhaktapur Durbar Square: NRs. 1,500.00
c.    Patan Durbar Square: NRs. 1,000.00
d.    Swayambhunath: NRs. 200.00
e.    Pashupatinath(only within the boundaries): NRs. 1,000.00
f.     Boudhanath: NRs. 400.00
g.   Changunarayan: NRs. 300.00

» Are ATMs and credit cards accessible during Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

Yes, ATMs and Credit Cards can be accessible in the most of the places you will visit during Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour to withdraw money. 

» What happens in the case of emergency during short treks and tours in Nepal?

In the case of emergency, our highly experienced and determined trekking staffs and guides who are the inhabitants of this region and are professional in these fields would guide you with the best instruction according to the situation. They are well aware of every kind of risks and the solutions and they would be in touch with the company along with your trekking session, so there is no reason to worry about, just enjoy the trek.

» How can I charge my batteries (mobile, camera and other electronic devices) during Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

While you are on your Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour, you can get access to electricity for charging your electronic devices at hotels and lodges but you might only get access to the two-pin adapter in some of them so we would like to recommend you to have conversion plug or something like that if your device charge is not compatible with two-pin plug. 

» How much should I tip to guide and other trekking staffs?

Well, the tip for guide and other trekking staffs like porters and drivers is not mandatory but since they contribute their time apart from family to make you enjoy the best of your trip ensuring your safety and satisfaction, we recommend you to contribute some amount of tip for them. In Nepal, it is practised that 10% of the total amount you pay for your trek and tour is contributed as a tip but if you appreciate and satisfied with their hospitality and services, you can also go for more amount tipping.

» Is Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour after earthquake?

Obviously, Kathmandu is mostly recovered from the pity of the devastating earthquake of 2015 and now safe for travel and tours. Though some places are still under reconstruction, it won’t be affecting your Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour and all the places included in your trip are safe to travel.

» Can we get safe drinking water during our Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

During your tour, the tap water and well-water or even hand pumps are available abundantly but for safety purpose, you would need to carry water purifying pills or similar equipment or else you can buy bottle water/mineral-water as well.

» What are the physical fitness criteria for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour is a leisurely and luxury tour which is suitable for all kinds of tourists despite their age, physical fitness, time-frame or any other factors.

» Is it possible to customize the Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour itinerary on my own?

No doubt about that, the itinerary is all yours and you can customize or personalize it according to your requirements with Nepal Mountain Trekkers.
 

» Are telephone and internet facilities available during the tour?

Yes, in almost all the hotels and lodges, the telephone and internet facilities are available during your tour. As well as, mobile data of up to 4G speed can be accessible in Kathmandu.

» What sort of clothing should I bring with me for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

The clothing and gears recommended for Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour are:

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Suncream

UPPER BODY

Cotton t-shirts or thermals
Fleece jacket or Gore-tex (winter)
Waterproof jacket (rainy season)
 

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants (rainy season)
Trousers and Thermals (winter)

FEET

Simple and comfortable footware

HANDS

Sanitizer
Creams

ACCESSORIES 

Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries/ Tissue Paper

MISCELLANEOUS

Medicines: We recommend you to bring your regular medicines; we will provide first aid kit from our side.
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer
Face Mask

» Will Nepal’s political instability affect our Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour?

The political instability of Nepal used to create obstacle in tours in Nepal but these days strict security and awareness have eradicated such hindrance. 

» What personal medicines should I bring with me?

You can easily access to pharmacies and medicals but if your regular prescription is supposed to be unavailable then we recommend you to bring your regular medicines with you rather than buying in here.