Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Stroll around Kathmandu Durbar square, Swayambhunath stupa and Kiritpur Town

7 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, the famous hilltop Monkey Temple
02 Explore the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Durbar Square
03 Discover Kirtipur, one of the oldest Newar settlements in the valley
04 See landmarks including Kumari Temple, Kalavairab Statue, and Taleju Bhawani Temple
05 Enjoy views over Kathmandu Valley from Swayambhunath
06 Learn about Hindu and Buddhist traditions from an expert guide
07 Taste a traditional Newari lunch
08 Travel with private transfers and hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Explore three of the Kathmandu Valley’s most memorable cultural and spiritual landmarks on this full-day private tour. Visit the hilltop Swayambhunath Stupa, discover the historic temples and courtyards of Kathmandu Durbar Square, and continue to Kirtipur, one of the valley’s oldest Newar settlements.

Along the way, learn about the living traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, admire centuries-old architecture, and enjoy a Newari lunch as part of the experience. With private transfers, entrance fees, and hotel pick-up and drop-off included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience Nepal’s heritage in a single day.

Explore three of the Kathmandu Valley’s most memorable cultural and spiritual landmarks on this full-day private tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Kirtipur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Stroll around Kathmandu Durbar square, Swayambhunath stupa and Kiritpur Town

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 Swayambunath Stupa at approximately 10:30 am.

Major attraction of Swayambhunath Stupa:

• Stupa overlooking entire Kathmandu valley

• World’s biggest Vajra (Thunderbolt )

• Pratappur and Anantapur

• Ajima Temple

At 12:30 pm, reach for Kathmandu Durbar Square and enjoy the sightseeing.

Major attraction of Kathmandu Durbar Square:

• Kumari Temple (Living goddess of Nepal)

• Swet Vairab Statue

• Hanuman idol

• Erotic carving at Jaganth Temple

• Kalavairab Statue

• Taleju Bhawani Temple

At 2:30 pm, enjoy newari Lunch and start sightseeing of Kirtipur.

Major attraction:

• Bagh Bhairab

• Uma Maheshwar

• Chilancho Stupa

• Shri Kirti Bihar

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 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick and drop off service
All private transfer
Guide fee
Entrance fees
Newari Lunch

What's Not Included

Tips
Any extra monuments fee 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 pickup and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. Please provide us the name of Hotel. For pick outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
We offer pick and drop up service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city

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