Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour with Bhaktapur and Boudhanath

6 Hours Round trip from Pashupati Nath Road 44621 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Bhaktapur's ancient palaces and temples
02 Visit the majestic Nayatapol and Bhairabnath temples
03 Discover sacred Boudhanath Stupa and its surrounding monasteries
04 Witness rituals at Pashupatinath Temple's cremation site

Discover the cultural, historical, and religious highlights of the Kathmandu Valley on this 6-hour guided sightseeing tour. Visit Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple to explore the rich history of these sacred monuments, and admire the metal, wooden, and stone carving architectural style of the Newari people. Continue to Bhaktapur Durbar Square to see its ancient palaces and temples while getting a glimpse of local village life.

Move on to Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet, and enjoy the marvellous scenery of the surrounding hills and the Kathmandu Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath Heritage Tour

Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and observe the ancient historical palaces and temples in the surrounding area.
Explore the royal residence of the Malla kings, known locally as the Fifty-five Window Palace, surrounded by several pagodas and shikhara-style temples.
Travel to the 5-story pagoda-style, wood-carved Nayatapol Temple and see the statue of Bhupatindra Malla.
Discover the skilled craftsmanship of Nepalese workers in these ancient temples.
Continue to the Golden Gate and admire its metal art and architecture.
See the Bhairabnath Temple in Taumadhi Square and visit the Dattatreya Temple, where the combination of the three gods - Brahma, Visnu, and Mahesh - is worshipped.
Move on to Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet, and enjoy the marvellous scenery of the surrounding hills and the Kathmandu Valley.
Explore all 92 monasteries around the Boudhanath Stupa.
Travel to Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
See Aryaghat alongside Pashupati on the bank of the Bagmati River, a famous cremation site for Hindus.

End of the tour.