Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

A Sightseeing Tour to Differentiate Three Durbar Square around Kathmandu Valley

8 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit three UNESCO-listed Durbar Squares in one day
02 Compare the distinct heritage of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan
03 See landmarks such as Kumari Temple, Nyatapola Temple, and Krishna Mandir
04 Explore traditional Newari architecture, wood carving, and metal art
05 Discover Bhaktapur’s royal courtyards and historic temples
06 Visit Patan Museum and Hiranya Varna Mahavihar
07 Enjoy private transport with hotel pick-up and drop-off
08 Tour with a licensed English-speaking guide

Explore the cultural heart of the Kathmandu Valley on a full-day tour of its three historic Durbar Squares: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Each UNESCO-listed royal square reveals a different side of Nepal’s artistic, architectural, and spiritual heritage, from ornate temples and carved wooden facades to courtyards, shrines, and living traditions.

Visit key landmarks including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, and Hiranya Varna Mahavihar. With private transport, entrance fees, and a licensed guide included, this tour offers a convenient way to compare the unique character of these three remarkable former royal cities in a single day.

Explore the cultural heart of the Kathmandu Valley on a full-day tour of its three historic Durbar Squares: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

A sightseeing tour to differentiate three Durbar Square around Kathmandu Valley

At 10:00 am our expert tour guide assists you at your hotel and transfers you to the UNESCO listed world heritage sites.

Start sightseeing from reach for Kathmandu Durbar Square and enjoy the sightseeing.

Major attraction of Kathmandu Durbar Square:

• Kumari Temple (Living goddess of Nepal)

• Maru Ganesh

• Swet Vairab Statue

• Hanuman idol

• Erotic carving at Jaganth Temple

• Kalavairab Statue

• Taleju Bhawani Temple

At 1:00 pm, reach Bhaktapur Durbar Square and enjoy the sightseeing.

Major attraction of Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

• 55 window palace:

• Vatsala Temple:

• Statue of Bhupatindra Malla:

• Nyatapola Temple:

• Bhairava Nath Temple:

• The world famous Golden gate of Bhaktapur:

• Lions Gate:

• Mini Pashupatinath Temple:

At 3:30 pm, reach Patan Durbar Square and enjoy the sightseeing.

• Patan Durbar Square:

• Patan Museum famous for metal idols and arts

• Hiranyabarna Mahavihara:

• Krishna Mandir:

• Chyasin Dega

Trip ends as your guide assists you to your hotel in Kathmandu at around 5:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All private transfer in luxury vehicle
Hotel pick up and drop off service
Entrance fees
Guide fee

What's Not Included

Tips
Meals
Entrance fees of sites not mentioned in the itinerary

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.
We offer pick and drop off services from Hotels inside Kathmandu

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