Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Kathmandu Heritage Tour with Monkey Temple and Boudhanath

1 Day Round trip from Swayambhu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the beautiful Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath
  • 02 Stroll through Kathmandu Durbar Square, the former residence of Nepal's kings
  • 03 Admire Pashupatinath, one of Hinduism's major temples and an open-air cremation site
  • 04 Don't miss Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Asia and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site

Browse the Kathmandu Valley, home to an incredible seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admire the beautiful blend of Hinduism and Buddhism and how they coexist in this ancient city as you tour temples, palaces, and lively city squares, including Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath.

Make your way to Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Asia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kathmandu
Languages Cantonese, English, French, German, Hindi, Korean

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing Tour

  • Start this sightseeing tour at 8 am from your hotel. Your guide will brief you about the trip and begin the day.

  • Visit the Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath, first. From the top of the temple complex, enjoy one of the coolest viewpoints over Kathmandu. Monkeys reside inside the forest located to the north of the main temple complex.

  • Walk through Kathmandu Durbar Square, the residence of the former kings of Nepal until the 18th century. The main attraction of Durbar Square is the Kumari Temple's durbar complex, home to the Living Goddess.

  • Continue to Pashupatinath, an open-air Hindu cremation area. The temple is one of the major temples of the Hindu religion.

  • Make your way to Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Asia. The stupa is regarded as a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and it is a central pilgrimage site for Buddhist people. During the 16th century, people from India and Tibet used to rest here before continuing their journey.

  • Drop off at the hotel.

Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath

Where this trip takes you

Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Swayambhu 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transport by tourist vehicle

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • English-speaking government-authorized tour guide

  • All government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Lunch

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Please wear a full-body cover T-shirt and use a mask.

Know before you go

  • Please be considerate, as some of the monuments had collapsed and are under reconstruction.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Swayambhu, BHAGANPAU 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Swayambhu.

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