Overview
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Walk the ancient trade route to Kathmandu's great medieval bazaar, exploring an unusual but underrated part of the old city with Nepali writer Rabi Thapa on this self-guided GPS audio tour.
Thamel, Kathmandu’s designated tourist quarter, began as a medieval site of Buddhist learning connected to the now-defunct trans-Himalayan route between India and Tibet. Your tour traces these beginnings from Sohrakhutte in north Kathmandu before passing through Bhagwan Bahal, Narsingh Chowk, Chusya Bahal, Shree Gha and the marketplace of Asan.
You will visit monuments old and new, accompanied by a fantastical cast of Tibetan demons, flying stupas and tooth goddesses as well as the equally adventurous set of warrior kings, traders, artisans and hippies who made Nepal the fantastic place that it is today.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kathmandu
The tour takes place at Kathmandu
Asan
You'll stop at the grand bazaar of Asan, the intersection of two ancient trade routes.
Options
Old Kathmandu: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth the money
Gemma W,Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to follow on the app. Very interesting stories. As a dentist, the stop at the dental quarter and shrine was a highlight! The tour took me through small doors to peaceful havens a few times. Whilst you could do it in 60 mins, I took my time and it took my closer to 3 hours in the end (there were some places that had additional information plaques to scan).
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