Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Kathmandu Temple and Palace Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

1 Day Round trip from Swayambhu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple
02 Explore Pashupatinath Temple, the abode of Lord Shiva
03 See Bouddha Nath Stupa, one of Nepal's largest spherical stupas
04 Discover Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom

Spend a day admiring the beauty of Nepal's capital as you visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The tour also takes you to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, and Bouddhanath Stupa, offering a rich introduction to Kathmandu's religious and cultural heritage.

Visit the famous Monkey Temple, also called the Swyambhunath Stupa, easily recognised by the Buddha's eyes and eyebrows.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kathmandu

Languages English, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Highlights

Pick up by a Kathmandu tour guide from the hotel.

Visit the famous Monkey Temple, also called the Swyambhunath Stupa, easily recognised by the Buddha's eyes and eyebrows. It is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world.
Go to the Pashupatinath Temple, the abode of Lord Shiva and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is visited by 800,000 devotees during Maha Shivaratri.
Proceed to the Bouddha Nath Stupa, whose massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.
Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Swayambhu 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel inside Kathmandu Valley.
Mineral water during the tour.
Private transportation during the tour.
An eco-friendly, English-speaking, professional licensed Kathmandu tour guide.
Government taxes, VAT, and service charges.

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for all monuments during the tour.
Tips for the Kathmandu tour guide and driver (tipping is expected).
Any other items not mentioned in the cost includes section.

Know before you go

Extra arrangements: the above-mentioned itinerary is only a guideline for the trip. The guide also provides customized itineraries to address specific requirements.
Better to know: unexpected situations such as the political environment, weather conditions, and natural disasters, which are beyond anybody's control, can affect the trip. This may change or alter the itinerary. In such cases, the guides or leaders will try to arrange the best alternative itinerary. They will do their best to minimize the effect, but will not be responsible for any delays, changes, or inconvenience caused.

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