Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Kathmandu Temples and Stupas Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

1 Day Round trip from Pashupati Nath Road 44621 Easy pace

Kathmandu Valley, Patan, Bhaktapur, Pashupati, Shyambhu, Boudha Nath

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism's most sacred sites, with its cremation ghats
02 Explore Boudhanath Stupa, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site in Kathmandu
03 Discover Patan Durbar Square, including its temple square, Golden Temple, and renowned metalwork
04 Take in sweeping views over Kathmandu Valley from Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple

Marvel at the architecture of Kathmandu Valley's ancient cities, experience local life in the myriad narrow cobbled alleyways, and visit incredibly sacred temples and stupas where pilgrims come from far and wide to learn about Buddhist culture, art, and tradition. This short trip features several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley and makes a perfect addition to your trekking tour in Nepal.

Finish the day at Swayambhunath Stupa, the Monkey Temple, located on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley.

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

Cities Kathmandu, Patan

Languages Arabic, English, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu's Sacred Temples and Stupas

Congregate at your hotel lobby at 8 PM and start the day with a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu sites and the location of the cremation ghats.
Visit Boudhanath Stupa, a large Buddhist stupa and an important pilgrimage place for Buddhists.
Head to Patan Durbar Square and the surrounding area, famous for its temple square, Golden Temple, and the metalwork crafted there.
Finish the day at Swayambhunath Stupa, the Monkey Temple, located on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. It features a beautiful Buddhist stupa and Hindu temple with incredible views over the city of Kathmandu.

Return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pashupati Nath Road 44621 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A certified local guide
Transportation by private vehicle with driver
Park, UNESCO site, and permit fees
Lunch: a single-course meal (Chinese, Continental, or traditional Nepali) with tea or coffee

What's Not Included

Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, water, internet access, and anything other than those listed in the inclusions
Donations to enter monasteries, sites, etc.
Tips for the driver and guide

Know before you go

The Kathmandu Valley is filled with cultural, historical, and architectural wonders. What better way to see the best of them all than with a guided tour? A guide will be able to explain all of the historical, cultural, and religious aspects, and you will be transported between all of the places as well.
We are constantly required to follow the itinerary detailed above, although there might be some flexibility due to local conditions, weather conditions, transportation, travelers' desires, or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case, the tour leader will do everything possible to work out changes to the itinerary in order to minimize your inconvenience.
Pricing:
- 80 USD per adult (* Group Joining)
- 600 USD per group (* 0-10 persons)

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