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Garden of Dreams Tour and Thamel Shopping
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3 to 4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Tour Guide
- Gratitude (Recommended)
- Food and Drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Garden of Dreams
44601, Le Prir De Un Persolle, Kathmandu, Nepal
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up from inside ring road including Buddha area. Rest of the part pick up will charge extra transport amount.
What To Expect
Garden of Dreams
No trip to Nepal is complete without an experience of the ultimate shopping center of this Himalayan nation! Thamel is an amazing place filled with sights, sounds, colors, and culture. Here visitors from around the world come to buy amazing items that are only found in the mix of cultures here. It’s not easy to navigate as there are so many hidden alleyways that spread out like a spider’s web. Looking for rare books? They are here. What about incredible handcrafted jewelry? You found the right place. You can find Pashmina and yak wool? Where else in the world can you look Thamel is a shopper’s paradise. It’s more than just the shopping; it’s the culture. Stop and sip a cup of cappuccino in a sidewalk café. Explore narrow alleyways where craftsmen spend their time creating amazing items. Enjoy all kinds of ethnic foods from a variety of places. There’s even a street of Chinese vendors and restaurants. Then move on to experience Tibetan and Indian culture. Live Musicians plan on the streets while rickshaws travel up and down its narrow ways. When you've reached the point of “shop and drop”, your guide will take you to the Garden of Dreams. Created a century ago by the ruling Rana family who governed this land for just over 100 years, it is a haven of peace and quiet in the midst of the cacophony of Thamel. Lay on the bright green grass, find a hidden nook or sit and sip a drink on the balcony overlooking the expanse of this garden. You can even enjoy a fine dinner with the peaceful sounds of nature relaxing your very soul. All of this is Thamel. This place is beyond imagination. It draws you with its excitement and then relaxes you in the midst of this private garden. You can even take time to visit the Kaiser library which was built as part of the Garden of Dreams. There is so much more to see and explore, and only a private guide can give you the proper tour. He’ll help you find those hidden Hindu and Buddhist temples where holy men perform pujas while street vendors create local color. Thamel is indeed the land of shopping dreams. It’s all of Nepal’s culture rolled into one amazing and unique place. Find excitement and then rest in quiet. This tour will run within a half-day tour. Are you ready for the Land of Dreams tour?
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Asan
Asan is famous for its bazaar, strategic location and festival calendar. It is also one of the busy markets located in the center of Kathmandu.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not Recommended for who lives inside Thamel. They can explore them-self.
Operated by Himalayan Planet Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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