Kathmandu by Rickshaw: Sunset Tour to Durbar Square & More

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Kathmandu, Nepal

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the daily rhythms and colorful atmosphere of Kathmandu during this guided rickshaw ride. Begin your trip in the tourist district of Thamel as your guide pedals past the area’s busy market place and bustling squares, heading towards Durbar Square. Then hop off your rickshaw to wander on foot, observing the gorgeous early-evening light as it silhouettes the city’s temples and the nocturnal glow of Kathmandu’s lively nightlife begins to stir. Your rickshaw ride also includes the entrance fee at Durbar Square.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening rickshaw ride through Kathmandu Experience the city like a local as your driver navigates narrow lanes and back streets
Soak up the lively, aromatic atmosphere as you travel from Thamel past bustling bazaars and market squares
Spend time wandering through Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Sight), home to food stalls, shops, and centuries-old temples
Small-group tour limited to 12 people ensures a more personalized experience

What's Included

Take an unforgettable ride on a rickshaw (Rickshaw hire Included)
Wander through atmospheric temples and Buddhist Sigal Shrine visit
Watch the world go by in Durbar Square (Entrance fee Included)
Be whisked through the laneways and backstreets of Kathmandu
Join Friendly Local guide and driver
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Marshyangdi
Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 pm

Itinerary

Get a true local’s perspective on Kathmandu during this guided tour by rickshaw through the vibrant streets of the colorful Nepalese capital. It’s the perfect chance to take in the explosion of sights, sounds and smells that characterize this fascinating urban area at a laid back pace.

Start your trip in the evening at the Hotel Marshyangdi, where you’ll meet up with your driver and guide for the trip. Climb aboard your personal rickshaw, and set off, as your driver winds his way through the labyrinthine streets of Kathmandu and through throngs of pedestrians. Take time to observe the area’s range of local storefronts, hawking everything from scarves to sweet, baked goods. Your elevated rickshaw seat provides just the right angle of view to observe the hustle and bustle down below.

Travel by rickshaw past Asan, the oldest food market in Kathmandu, specializing in spices and vegetables, before arriving at the ancient shrines, temples, and palaces of Durbar Square. Then a break from your rickshaw ride to stroll through this centuries-old area on foot. Grab a seat on a bench for some quality people-watching, or relive the hippie heyday of the 1960s on Freak Street inside the various shops lining the area. If you’re feeling thirsty, warm yourself up with a cup of chai from a local food vendor or pub.

At the end of your exploration of Durbar Square, hop back aboard your rickshaw, winding once again through the cacophony of vendors, motorbikes and rickshaw horns, as you make your way back to your original departure point.

Thamel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Asan

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kathmandu Durbar Square

1 hour 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Most travelers can participate
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
Local Impact: By joining this tour, you are actively contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage through entrance fees to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Local Impact: In Kathmandu, despite the predominance of modern motorbikes and cars, this tour hires rickshaws directly from the drivers, offering them much-needed business and financial support.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

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Great way to get a feel for Kathmandu!

Karen_S, Apr 2025

This tour was a great way for me to get a feel for Kathmandu while I waited for my group to arrive. Our guide Nikita was knowledgeable and our rickshaw driver skilled at navigating uneven and busy streets. There was a great combination of moving through the hustle and bustle from the rickshaw and then experiencing stupas and holy sites on foot. I highly recommend this!

Great trip

Laura, Mar 2024

Excellent tours. He is such a good teacher! We got the bonus of doing the ride during festival and loved seeing the people

Excellent experience!

Emily_G, Oct 2022

Sanjeeb our guide was very welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable. He lead us around town pointing out highlights along the way and did so with a warm hearted character. You could tell that he loves his country and wanted to share that love with us. I had just arrived in Kathmandu 2 hours prior to this tour and considered not going out of exhaustion, but I’m so very glad I went. I highly recommend this tour!

Great way to get an introduction to...

Ian K, Nov 2017

Great way to get an introduction to central Kathmandu.

I would say if you are doing the...

James Murphy Jr, Aug 2017

I would say if you are doing the city tour and doing this tour there is some overlap. Overall was a good experience. You get to see the main market/temple area by night.

we were in luck as there was a...

Suzanne H, Apr 2015

we were in luck as there was a festival happening that evening...people everywhere, locals and tourists.... drums and chanting, people dancing. I enjoyed myself.

It was OK. As it was night and we...

Tracy F, Apr 2014

It was OK. As it was night and we had ypto make our way back to our hotel after and the lighting is not so good in Katmandu our guide organized for rickshaw rider to take us back. Make sure you agree to a price before you depart otherwise you will get ripped off.