Gain a deeper understanding of Nepal's history and culture as you walk the streets of the Old Asan Bazaar with a private guide on this walking tour. Learn about the impressive design of the city's "Chhen" (private mansion), discover the significance of historical sites, admire handmade crafts sold at the market in Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaars. By walking the same paths that the locals do, you will be genuinely immersed in the Old Asan lifestyle.
Explore Kathmandu's Old Asan Bazaar with a Private Guide
$130
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About This Tour
Inclusions
Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert Tour Guide
Driver
Walking Sightseeing
Exclusions
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Personal expenses
Insurance
Lunch
Entrance Fees (If required; either most of local area doesn't required the entry fees.)
Tips for Guide and Driver
Tour Plan
Local Bazaar Walking Tour in Kathmandu
After pickup at your Kathmandu hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, head with your private guide to the Old Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaar, two bazaars in the historic section of Kathmandu. These markets make up one of the busiest marketplaces in the Kathmandu Valley.Follow your guide on a walk along the narrow alleyways of Asan to see how modern life mixes with the ancient architecture of the area. Hear about Old Asan and Indra Chowk's history from your guide as you pass by renowned sites. Indra Chowk is an area lined with residential neighborhoods and bustling local markets selling fruit, vegetables, spices and stunning wares made of brass, bronze and copper.With your guide, continue exploring the area of Newroad Indrachok, Packed with colorful shops and stalls, Indra Chowk is a centuries-old market area. There’s a wide range of places for produce, aromatic spices, and textiles, plus a specialist market selling beads, bangles, and ornaments for traditional Nepali weddings. Temples include Seto Machhendranath, with its intricate wood carvings, and Aakash Bhairav guarded by lion statues. Street food stands serve up fried momo dumplings. Your tour ends with a private transfer back to your Kathmandu hotel.
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Passport required
What to Bring
- Camera / Mobile
- A bottle of water.
- Snacks.
- An item of warm clothing (If the seasons of winter).
- A hat and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- A rain jacket or umbrella.
- Your passport.
- Spare cash.
Please Note
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended
- Please bring at least 1 liter of drinking water per person
- Not recommended for participants age of 75+
- Kindly provide us the name of Hotel inside Kathmandu city ring road for pick up and drop off service. Pick up from hotels located at outside of ring road will charge addition.
- • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants age of 75+
- Please follow our pickup location which mentioned at the itinerary, if you could not find the address please email or call us at our customer service center.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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3 Comments
4.8
We had an amazing time wandering through the old Asan Bazaar with our private guide, who really brought the vibrant history of Kathmandu to life. Exploring the narrow alleyways and bustling stalls filled with local crafts and spices was a sensory delight, and we loved the personalized insights we received. One small suggestion would be to include a bit more time for shopping, as we found so many unique items we wanted to take home!
4.6
Exploring the Asan Bazaar with our private guide was a fantastic way to immerse ourselves in Kathmandu’s rich culture. We loved discovering the hidden gems of this bustling market, especially the stunning views from the nearby temples. Our guide shared intriguing stories about the history of the area, making the experience even more engaging for our family. One suggestion would be to allow a bit more time to dive deeper into the local culinary scene, as we found some delicious snacks we wished we had more time to enjoy. Overall, it was a memorable afternoon that left us eager to learn more about Kathmandu’s vibrant neighborhoods.
4.6
Wandering through the vibrant Asan Bazaar with my private guide was a highlight of my time in Kathmandu. I loved how the guide shared stories about the history and culture of the area, making the experience feel personal and immersive. One suggestion would be to include a small tasting of local street food, as it would have added another layer to the exploration.