3-day visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan
architectural, cultural, historical
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish
Languages
English, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish
Description
Discover the Nepalese architecture & culture on this tour starting from Kathmandu Durbar Square and the famous Buddhist monument, Swayambhunath. See the sacred symbol of Lord Shiva in Pashupatinath Temples and explore the ancient Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Squares. Finally, marvel at the magnificent stupa of the Boudhanath, a holy Buddhist pilgrimage destination.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu - Kathmandu Durbar Square - Swayambhunath
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (TIA), where you will be picked up by the representative and transferred to a hotel.
Start a guided tour to several historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Two of the landmarks that you will visit today are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Kathmandu Durbar Square and the famous Buddhist Monument Swayambhunath also known as 'Monkey Temple' among the foreigners.
Walk around the area freely in the evening.
Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel
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Day 2: Visit Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur & Patan
After breakfast, go for a guided tour to three other UNESCO world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley - Pashupati Nath, Bhaktapur, and Patan.
See the two-storied pagoda of Pashupatinath, which houses a sacred symbol of Lord Shiva. The Arya Ghat (Crematorium) alongside Pashupati and on the banks of the Bagmati River is a famous funeral site for the Hindus.
Visit the medieval town of Bhaktapur, or the Town of the Devotees, preserves medieval arts, architecture, culture, and lifestyle to this date. One is sure to feel like travelling back into the past while walking along the Bhaktapur thoroughfares, squares and streets.
Travel to the city of Patan, also known as "The City of Fine Arts". Patan Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings, mostly the Hindu and Buddhist monuments.
Head to one of the cultural restaurants for dinner in the evening at around 06:30 pm.
Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel
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Day 3: Visit Boudhanath & Airport drop
After breakfast, go on a tour of the magnificent stupa of the Boudhanath today. The Buddhists shrine of Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries built by the ancient Tibetan merchants and recent Tibetan refugees from China.
Finish visiting Boudhnath, and transfer to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |