Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Day Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Heritage Tour with Nagarkot Stay

4 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Swayambhunath, the famous Monkey Temple of Kathmandu
  • 02 Explore Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Boudhanath and Pashupatinath
  • 03 See Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur and its three main chowks
  • 04 Head to Bhaktapur's four famous squares: Dattatreya, Taumadhi, Pottery, and Durbar Square

Get an insight into Nepal's religion and culture on this 4-day journey through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Pay your respects at the renowned Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath temples, explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, and continue to the ancient city of Bhaktapur to see its famous squares. The tour also includes Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur and an overnight stay in Nagarkot.

Wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Nagarkot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Meet and greet your tour representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing and Drive to Nagarkot

  • After breakfast, begin your tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley.

  • Head to Swayambhunath, also called the Monkey Temple, as many Rhesus macaque monkeys are found here.

  • Walk around Boudhanath Stupa and then visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Changunarayan Temple.

  • Drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Nagarkot.

3
Day 03

Sunrise, Bhaktapur, and Patan Durbar Square

  • Wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise. After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur, an ancient city known for its elegant art and fabulous culture, located 12 km east of Kathmandu.

  • Visit the four squares: Dattatreya, Taumadhi, Pottery, and Durbar Square.

  • Drive to Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, located 9 km from Kathmandu, which has three main chowks - Keshav Narayan Chowk, Mul Chowk, and Sundari Chowk.

  • Head to Kathmandu for an overnight stay at the hotel.

4
Day 04

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Depart for the airport or, if time permits, go shopping on your own.

Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Nagarkot sunrise, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Where this trip takes you

Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Nagarkot sunrise, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers

  • Licensed tour guide

  • Private transportation during the tour

  • 2 nights in a 2-3 star category hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu and Nagarkot

  • All government tax, VAT, and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Entrance fees at heritage sites

  • Tips for the guide/driver

  • Anything not mentioned above

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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