Private and Boutique Tours in Kathmandu Valley
City | Culture | Cuisine in Kathmandu
Santosh holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Travel and Tourism Management, along with a second Master’s in Nepalese History, Culture, and Archaeology.
Santosh is a licensed heritage guide, nature guide, and trekking guide, with over 10 years of experience working with various travel agencies as a team leader and manager.
Santosh leads Amazing Kathmandu Tours. Unlike typical tour companies where office staff handle bookings, itineraries etc., our entire team are working professional guides: every Amazing Kathmandu Team Member is a Licensed Tour Guide.
Step into the world of Nepali tradition with this hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by local artisans, you’ll learn to make duna and tapari — eco-friendly plates and bowls crafted from natural leaves and still widely used in festivals, rituals, and daily life. Using age-old techniques, …
Trekking in Nepal is the perfect way to experience the country’s natural beauty, mountain scenery, and warm hospitality, without needing to be a hardcore mountaineer. Our Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal. Over just a few days, you’ll …
Nepal Community Homestay in Barauli, near Chitwan National Park. Photo: communityhomestay.com Nepal is not just about mountains and temples. It’s also about the people, the villages, and the everyday life that makes the country so vibrant. Community Homestays offer a unique opportunity to experience authentic …
Holi never lands on the same date, an aspect that can confuse travelers and festival-goers. The reason lies in the Hindu calendar, which is a lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon rather than the sun. Holi is celebrated on the full moon …
Only in Nepal can you experience Holi TWICE! In the hills (Kathmandu/Pokhara), Nepal Holi festival erupts on Falgun Purnima’s full moon. But in the Terai (southern plains like Janakpur), it explodes a day later—aligning with Indian traditions. Why? Nepal bridges Himalayan and Indian cultures, blending …
Beyond demon battles, Holi hides a divine love story. Lord Krishna—dark-skinned and envious of Radha’s fair complexion—playfully smeared colors on her face. This evolved into today’s joyous color fights! In Nepal, Vaishnavite communities honor Krishna’s romantic exploits through music, dance, and reenactments. But Holi is …
Holi, the exuberant festival of colors, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the Hindu calendar. Known as Fagu Purnima in Nepal, it marks spring’s arrival and new harvest beginnings. But few know its DARK origins… The most famous legend comes from the …
In Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu you can see sadhus (Hindu ascetics) smear sacred ash (vibhuti or bhasma) on their bodies as part of their spiritual practice. This tradition has deep religious and symbolic significance. Symbol of Renunciation & Detachment Ash (bhasma) represents the transient nature …