Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Kathmandu Valley and Nagarkot Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

5 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest Hindu shrine on the bank 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 views of the Himalaya ranges from Nagarkot
05 Discover Swoyambhunath, the world heritage site known as the Monkey Temple

Explore Kathmandu Valley and Nagarkot over 5 days, visiting some of Nepal's most important cultural and religious landmarks. Discover Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Budhanilkantha Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, then continue to Nagarkot for panoramic Himalayan views. The tour also includes a visit to Changunaryan Temple, one of the most ancient historical temples of Lord Vishnu in Kathmandu Valley.

Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, the enlightened Buddha Stupa on the hilltop, recognized as a world heritage site and known as 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, Patan, Nagarkot

Languages English, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and check into 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, 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

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Transfer to Nagarkot

Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, the enlightened Buddha Stupa on the hilltop, recognized as a world heritage site and known as the Monkey Temple.
Travel to Patan Durbar Square, located in Lalitpur district.
Discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Arrive at Nagarkot and explore the panoramic views of the Himalaya ranges.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04

Nagarkot Sunrise and Return to Kathmandu

Witness the magnificent sunrise view from the hotel at Dhulikhel.
Walk around the ancient town with Newari settlement to experience their culture and lifestyle.
Have lunch and check out from the hotel in Nagarkot.
Drive to Changunaryan Temple, one of the most ancient historical temples of Lord Vishnu in Kathmandu Valley.
Return to Kathmandu.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05