Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

7-Day Kathmandu Valley Temples Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

7 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore major sacred sites including Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath
02 Learn about the art, culture, and traditional lifestyles in the medieval city of Bhaktapur
03 Visit Changunarayan Temple, whose history dates back around 3000 years
04 Discover Patan, Bungmati, Khokana, and Chapagaun in Lalitpur
05 Admire the variety of flora and fauna in Shivapuri National Park

Kathmandu Valley offers an unusual setting shaped by legend, with verdant mountains encircling the valley and mighty snow-clad peaks rising beyond them. On this week-long tour, explore some of Nepal's most important religious and cultural landmarks, including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Changunarayan, Bhaktapur, and Patan. The journey also takes you to traditional towns, sacred temples, and Shivapuri National Park, revealing the valley's rich art, culture, and spiritual heritage.

Kathmandu Valley offers an unusual setting shaped by legend, with verdant mountains encircling the valley and mighty snow-clad peaks rising beyond them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Chobhar, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Nagarkot, Bungamati, Kirtipur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

As you land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel.

Day 02

Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing

After breakfast, begin a full-day guided sightseeing tour of the major attractions of Kathmandu.
Drive to Pashupatinath and explore Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important shrines for Hindus.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can explore the ancient museum of Hanuman Dhoka Durbar and Kumari Temple. Also visit the popular Freak Street nearby.
Go to Swayambhunath, popularly known as the Monkey Temple, a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Finally, make your way to Boudhanath, one of the oldest and largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03

Lalitpur and Surrounding Heritage Sites

Explore the following places in Lalitpur:
- Patan - the third-largest city in Nepal.
- Bungmati - the hometown of the deity Machhindranath.
- Khokana - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Chapagaun - known for the Vajra Varahi Temple.

Day 04

Bhaktapur Sightseeing and Drive to Nagarkot

Sightseeing in Bhaktapur includes:
- Thimi - one of the ancient cultural and historical places.
- Changunarayan - a pagoda-style ancient Hindu temple.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drive to Nagarkot.

Day 05

Dakshinkali, Chobhar, and Pharping Excursion

Drive to:
- Dakshinkali - one of the major Hindu temples in Nepal, dedicated to the goddess Kali.
- Chobhar - known for Anandadi Lokeshwar Mandir.
- Pharping - a site of several important Buddhist pilgrimage places.
Overnight at Kirtipur.

Day 06

Budhanilkantha Temple and Shivapuri National Park

Visit Budhanilkantha Temple, a Hindu open-air temple dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu.
Go to Shivapuri National Park and admire the variety of flora and fauna.

Day 07