Free cancellation
Activity Kathmandu, Nepal
Garden of Dreams Tour and Thamel Shopping
4.5
(4 reviews)
3–4 hours
Free cancellation
Skip the line
out of 5
4 reviews
About this activity
In the midst of the commotion and cacophony of Kathmandu lie two places that feature the great dichotomy of Nepal: The Garden of Dreams and the famous Thamel Shopping District. With your personal guide, navigate the narrow streets and shops to find the finest of bargains, and then relaxing in the quietness of the Garden of Dreams.
Thamel is the mecca of shopping adventure. Its narrow streets are filled with people, rickshaws and activity. Musicians provide live entertainment as you walk from shop to shop. The narrow alleyways are filled with delightful shops that feature amazing jewelry, pashmina, rare books and food from around the world.
Then there is the Garden of Dreams. A beautiful, English garden with reflecting ponds, statues and hidden alcoves that is alive with colorful flowers. It was designed almost 100 years ago by one of the Ranas whose family ruled Nepal for just over 104 years.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- People per booking
- 1–30
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Himalayan Planet Adventures
Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Adults (11–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Included: All Fees and Taxes
- Included: Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Not included: Gratitude (Recommended)
- Not included: Food and Drinks
Itinerary
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one hour Admission included
No trip to Kathmandu is complete without diving into Thamel, the city's vibrant, colorful, and wonderfully chaotic heart! This is a "must-see" cultural hub and a shopper's paradise.
Our expert guide will lead you through its famous maze of spider-web alleys, helping you discover hidden gems you'd never find alone. Unearth treasures, from handcrafted jewelry and rare books to authentic Pashmina and yak wool.
But Thamel is more than shopping; it's a cultural explosion. We'll pass hidden Hindu and Buddhist temples where craftsmen and devotees share the same narrow lanes.
Then, when you're ready to escape, your guide will reveal the ultimate secret: Garden of Dreams. Step through a gate and leave the "cacophony" behind, entering a stunningly beautiful and peaceful neoclassical garden. This is your private oasis. Relax on the lush green lawns, find a quiet nook, and soak in the tranquility.
This "must-do" tour shows you both sides of Kathmandu: the thrilling energy and the serene calm.
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30 min
This is not just a market; it's a "must-see" sensory explosion and the historic, beating heart of old Kathmandu. Asan, located at the ancient crossroads of old caravan routes, is the city's most vibrant and wonderfully chaotic traditional bazaar.
Your guide will lead you through this famous "six-street" intersection, where authentic Newari culture unfolds in a dazzling display. This is where real locals have shopped for centuries.
Prepare to be amazed by the sights, sounds, and smells: pyramids of colorful spices, mountains of rice and lentils, glistening copperware, and bright marigold garlands. Asan is also a major cultural and religious hub, with its own festival calendar and the hidden, central Annapurna Temple (Temple of the Goddess of Grains).
This is a "must-do" for photographers and anyone wanting to experience the real, unfiltered energy of Kathmandu's oldest marketplace.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Garden of Dreams Tridevi Sadak, 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal See on map
End point
- Garden of Dreams Tridevi Sadak, 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal See on map
Pickup points
- Shinee Hotels & Resorts
- Hotel Fewa
- Hotel Rooftop Sea Beach Sambit Residency
- The Everest Hotel Kathmandu
- Hotel Flower
- Landmark Hotel & Apartment
- MeroStay 165 HOTEL RI
- Everest Boutique Hotel
- Divine Kathmandu Hotel
- Three Peaks Inn
- OYO 805 The Hotel Brunei
- Casa De Himalaya Hotel and Apartment
and 1,182 more pickup points
We pick up from inside ring road including Buddha area. Rest of the part pick up will charge extra transport amount.
Using your ticket
Guide will provide the ticket at the entry point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not Recommended for who lives inside Thamel. They can explore them-self.
Traveller ratings
4.5
out of 5 · 4 reviews
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