# Kathmandu: Swayambhunath & Durbar Square Music Tour

**Category:** City Tour
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 4 hours
**Price:** from USD 60 per participant

## About

Begin your journey from the hilltop complex of Swayambhunath, where the rhythmic pull of the Sarangi bow sets the pace as you climb the ancient steps. Overlooking the valley below, your Gandarbha companion fills the air with Karkha (ballads), which once served as the oral news network connecting isolated Himalayan villages. Your private guide acts as the vital interpreter and connector, translating the poetry of the lyrics and linking the melodies to the spiritual architecture surrounding you.

Descend into the urban heartbeat of the valley and enter Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic seat of royalty. Find a quiet corner amidst the pagodas and palaces as the music shifts to mirror the setting. Here, the Sarangi echoes with the lore of the Malla kings and the poignant songs of the Lahure—folk melodies dedicated to soldiers and travelers who left their homes, and the families who waited for them in the shadows of these very temples. Your guide bridges the gap between past and present, ensuring that every melody leaves you deeply familiar with the true acoustic pulse of Nepal. By the end of the day, walk away not just having seen Kathmandu, but having felt its living history.

## What's included

- Guided tour of Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Live Sarangi music performance
- Interpretation of folk songs and ballads
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Local Tour Guide and Traditional Musician
- Explore Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites with a local guide
- Discover the city's history and culture through traditional folk music
- Listen to the Sarangi, an instrument said to mimic the human voice
- Hear songs of love, epic battles, and the quiet grief of the mountains
- Learn about the history of the Malla kings and the Lahure soldiers

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## Booking

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- Book via the Yatra For Fun concierge (Kathmandu): support@yatraforfun.com · +977 970-8072951