Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

2 Day Kathmandu Sightseeing with Panauti, Namobuddha Tour from Kathmandu

2 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a guide
  • 02 Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • 03 Discover the historic Newari town of Panauti
  • 04 See Brahmayani Temple, Indreshwor Temple, and Unmatta Bhairav Temple
  • 05 Visit Namobuddha, one of Nepal’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites
  • 06 Learn the legend of the prince and the starving tigress
  • 07 Enjoy private transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 08 Entrance fees and guide fees included

Discover the cultural and spiritual heart of Nepal on this 2-day guided journey through Kathmandu Valley, Panauti, and Namobuddha. Explore some of Kathmandu’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, while learning about the history, faith, and traditions that shape the valley.

On the second day, travel beyond the capital to the historic Newari town of Panauti and the revered pilgrimage site of Namobuddha. Visit ancient temples, admire traditional architecture, and hear the powerful Buddhist legend connected to Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. This tour is ideal for travellers with limited time who want to experience Nepal’s major heritage and religious landmarks in just two days.

Eventually he fed his own flesh and blood to this striving tiger family.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kathmandu, Panauti
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley

Day 1 : Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley

  • At 10:30 pm our expert tour guide assists you at your hotel and transfer you to the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes: Pashupatinath Temple the holy place of Hindu religions, Swayambhunath and Boudanath Stupa one of the ancient Stupa which is the holy place of both Buddhist and Hindu followers and Kathmandu durbar square, one of the ancient capital of Nepal and regarded as one of the cultural and political hub of the Kathmandu valley and transfer to your hotel.
  • Meals not included
  • Accommodation not included
2
Day 02

Guided sightseeing of Panauti and Namobuddha

  • Start your day trip as your expert guide picks you up from Hotel Lobby’s at 10:30 am. By 11:30 am, you will reach Panauti, your first sightseeing spot for the day. Visit Brahmayani Temple as you crosses Rosi and Punyamati rivers. You might encounter with lines of mourners making their way to the funeral Ghats. Continue sightseeing of Indreshwor temple, Unmatta Bhairav Temple. Observe various idols of Hindu god and goddess, wood carving on struts, toran around the Indreshwor temple area. Then drive to Namobuddha at 1:30 pm, and start your sightseeing upon reaching. The story surrounding this area goes that a little prince saw a weak and hungry tigress lying on the ground with small cubs on his hunting tour in the area. The prince saw that the tigress and her cubs were hungry but had nothing to offer immediately. Eventually he fed his own flesh and blood to this striving tiger family. That young prince was off course little Buddha. Commemorating that great story, there is a famous shrine and stone slab featuring the history on the top of hill with great panorama of Himalaya and downhill villages. At 4:30 am drive back to Kathmandu. Your tour ends as guide drops you at your Hotel.
  • Meals not included
  • Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Guide fees
  • All private transfer
  • Pickup and drop off service

What's Not Included

  • Any meals
  • Any accommodation, Hotels
  • Tips

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
  • These world heritage sites lies inside Kathmandu valley within the a circle of circa 20 km
  • You might get a rear chance to experience Kumari, living goddess of Nepal, divinity in real life.
  • Visit the most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva and meet Sadhus, Jogi or Hindu saints.
  • Observe cremation process of Hindus take place on raised platforms along the river.
  • Stroll around Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in South Asia.
  • Find peace and prayers on the little hillock of Swaymbhunath.
  • We pick guest from all the hotels inside kathmandu city

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, NP
Tour start
Kathmandu, NP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu.

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