Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Kathmandu Valley and Dhulikhel Tour with Panauti Temple

5 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest Hindu shrine on the banks of the Bagmati River
02 See Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in South Asia
03 Explore Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
04 Enjoy panoramic Himalayan views and sunrise from Dhulikhel
05 Walk through an ancient Newari settlement and experience its culture and lifestyle
06 Visit Panauti Temple, one of the most ancient historical temples in Kavre district

Explore the highlights of Kathmandu Valley, Dhulikhel, and Panauti Temple on this 5-day tour in Nepal. Visit revered sites and UNESCO-listed landmarks including Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Budhanilkantha Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Continue to Dhulikhel for panoramic Himalayan views and a sunrise experience, then visit the ancient Panauti Temple in Kavre district.

Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, the enlightened Buddha Stupa on top of a hill, recognized as a World Heritage Site and called the Monkey Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Panauti, Patan

Languages English, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour

Explore the Kathmandu Valley.
Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest Hindu shrine situated on the bank of the Bagmati River.
Travel to Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in South Asia.
Pay a visit to Budhanilkantha Temple, known for the finest stone sculpture of the sleeping Lord Vishnu.
Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historical Royal Palace, and the Living Goddess Kumari Temple.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Swayambhunath, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Dhulikhel

Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, the enlightened Buddha Stupa on top of a hill, recognized as a World Heritage Site and called the Monkey Temple.
Travel to Patan Durbar Square, located in Lalitpur district.
Discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Arrive at Dhulikhel, a famous hill station near Kathmandu, to explore panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04

Dhulikhel Sunrise and Panauti Temple Excursion

Witness the magnificent sunrise view from the hotel at Dhulikhel.
Walk around the ancient town with its Newari settlement to experience the local culture and lifestyle.
Have lunch and check out from the hotel in Dhulikhel.
Drive to Panauti Temple, one of the most ancient historical temples in the Kavre district.
Return to Kathmandu.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05