Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour with Sacred Sites and Squares

6 Hours Round trip from Swayambhu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire panoramic views of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath, the popular Monkey Temple
02 Visit Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath, an incarnation of Shiva
03 See Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world
04 Explore Patan Durbar Square and its concentrated mass of Newari temples
05 Discover Kathmandu Durbar Square, once home to the palaces of Nepal's rulers

Discover the cultural and religious highlights of the beautiful Kathmandu Valley on this 6-hour sightseeing tour. Visit sacred landmarks including Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath, admire panoramic city views from Swayambhunath, and explore the historic royal squares of Patan and Kathmandu. This tour offers a rich introduction to Nepal's spiritual heritage, traditional architecture, and living history.

This is a good spot to catch panoramic views of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu Valley Temples and Durbar Squares

10:00 am: Meet your Kathmandu tour guide at your hotel and drive to Soyambhunath Temple, popularly called the Monkey Temple. This is a good spot to catch panoramic views of the city.
11:00 am: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath, an incarnation of the Hindu god Shiva. It is also famous as one of the Jyotirlingams, a devotional representation of Shiva.
12:00 pm: Visit Boudhanath next, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world.
1:00 pm: Have lunch at Boudhanath.
1:45 pm: Proceed to Patan Durbar Square, a concentrated mass of temples displaying Newari architecture.
2:30 pm: Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square. This place once held the palaces of Nepal's rulers.
4:00 pm: Return to your hotel.