# Kathmandu at Sunset: Explore the City on Rickshaw

**Category:** City Tour
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 3 hours
**Price:** from USD 49 per participant
**Meeting point:** Private Tour

## About

Discover the magic of Kathmandu at sunset on an immersive rickshaw journey through the city’s lively backstreets. Your adventure begins in Thamel, the bustling tourist hub where colourful shops, cafés, and busy alleyways create the perfect backdrop as your rickshaw weaves through the evening crowds. Sit back and take in the energy of this vibrant neighbourhood as it comes alive at dusk.

Step off the rickshaw to visit Sigal, a peaceful Buddhist shrine tucked just inside a quiet alley—an unexpected moment of calm amid the city’s rhythm. Continue toward the historic Asan Market, one of Kathmandu’s oldest trading squares, famous for its fragrant spices, fresh produce, and the Annapurna Temple watching over the activity. It’s a lively, sensory experience that captures the essence of local life.

Your journey continues to the heart of the city: Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient temples, shrines, and palace façades. Pause to watch locals sipping hot chai, devotees in prayer, and pigeons fluttering around the courtyards. As evening sets in, the square feels like a living museum—one of the most atmospheric places in Kathmandu.

Throughout the tour, your local guide shares insights into Kathmandu’s traditions, daily rituals, and cultural heritage. Travelling by rickshaw not only offers an authentic way to explore the city but also directly supports local rickshaw drivers in a modern city now dominated by motorbikes and cars. The tour is also carbon‑neutral, contributing to the preservation of Kathmandu’s living history.

By the end of the evening, you’ll understand why exploring Kathmandu’s backstreets, markets, and temples by rickshaw is one of the most personal and memorable ways to experience the city’s charm at dusk.

## What's included

- Rickshaw hire
- English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fee to Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Buddhist shrine visit (Shrine name Sigal)
- Explore atmospheric temples glowing in Kathmandu’s evening light
- Watch daily life unfold in UNESCO‑listed Durbar Square at dusk
- Ride through lively backstreets on an authentic local rickshaw
- Wander vibrant markets and discover shrines tucked in hidden alleys
- Enjoy a small‑group cultural journey with rich local stories (max 12)

## What's not included

- Food and drinks
- Tips & gratuities for guide & rickshaw driver.

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## Booking

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