3-Day Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

Meet your tour guide in Kathmandu and visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the oldest monuments in the Kathmandu Valley and the first with a written history. It is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Tibetans, earning the moniker "Little Tibet" in Kathmandu.

Continue to Pashupatinath Temple, the most important shrine for Hindus in Kathmandu. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, this area is home to many sadhus, or Hindu holy men, who are a major attraction for foreign visitors. Although non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple premises, the cremation rituals that take place around the Pashupatinath temple area are of interest to many foreigners.

Then visit Swayambhunath Stupa. Swayambhu, meaning "the self-existent," is popular among foreigners as the Monkey Temple because of the large monkey population residing in the area.

After a warm breakfast, drive towards the eastern side of the Kathmandu Valley, about 20 km to Bhaktapur, the city of devotees.

Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the three ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley. Situated about 15 kilometres from the city of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur is Nepal's best-preserved heritage site. The 55 Windows Palace, Nyatapola, a five-storied temple, the Royal Bath, Pottery Square, and Dattatreya Temple are the major attractions in Bhaktapur.

After sightseeing in Bhaktapur, have your lunch and drive to Patan, the city of fine arts, which lies 9 km from Bhaktapur in the southern part of the Kathmandu Valley.

Visit Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar Square is famous for the South Indian-style Krishna Temple, the sunken bath, the tall temple of Taleju, and the Golden Temple. It is also renowned for carvings made of metal, wood, and stone.

Shop for some souvenirs and drive to the airport for your onward flight.