Old Kathmandu: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Walk the ancient trade route to Kathmandu's great medieval bazaar, exploring an unusual but underrated part of the old city with Nepali writer Rabi Thapa on this self-guided GPS audio tour.

Thamel, Kathmandu’s designated tourist quarter, began as a medieval site of Buddhist learning connected to the now-defunct trans-Himalayan route between India and Tibet. Your tour traces these beginnings from Sohrakhutte in north Kathmandu before passing through Bhagwan Bahal, Narsingh Chowk, Chusya Bahal, Shree Gha and the marketplace of Asan.

You will visit monuments old and new, accompanied by a fantastical cast of Tibetan demons, flying stupas and tooth goddesses as well as the equally adventurous set of warrior kings, traders, artisans and hippies who made Nepal the fantastic place that it is today.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Paknajol Marg 16, Paknajol Marg 16, Paknajol, Kathmandu, 44600
    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
    End point
    Annapurna Ajima Temple, Annapurna Ajima Temple, Siddhidas Marg, Ason, Kathmandu, 44600
    The tour ends near the Annapurna Temple.

    User ratings

    Good value
    5.0
    Facilities
    5.0
    Quality of service
    5.0
    Ease of access
    5.0

    Frequently asked questions




    Tell us how we’re doing and where we can improve

    Tickets and prices