Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Kathmandu Religious Tour with Swayambhunath and Bhaktapur

3 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Swayambhunath, a Buddhist site more than 2000 years old
  • 02 Go to Boudhanath, built in the 5th century AD
  • 03 Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and its pagoda-style temples and palaces
  • 04 Discover Bhaktapur, a royal city filled with picturesque temples and lively squares
  • 05 Relish authentic Nepali cuisine at a local restaurant

Wander through Kathmandu's ancient town, spacious squares, and breezy hilltop temples belonging to the Hindu and Buddhist sects on this 3-day religious tour. Admire the classic Nepali vista of prayer flags as you visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Bhaktapur. Along the way, experience the city's rich spiritual heritage and taste authentic local cuisine with your Kathmandu tour guide.

Wander through Kathmandu's ancient town, spacious squares, and breezy hilltop temples belonging to the Hindu and Buddhist sects on this 3-day religious tour.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur
Languages English, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Heritage Sightseeing

  • Meet your local tour guide at the airport for pickup and transfer to the hotel.

  • Relax for some time, and then visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the centre of Kathmandu, which is full of Nepali architecture in the form of pagoda-style temples and palaces. The most interesting architectural landmarks are Kumari Ghar, Shiva Parvati Temple, and Hanuman Dhoka Palace.

  • Visit Swayambhunath, the oldest Buddhist site in Nepal. Legends say that it is more than 2000 years old. From the top of Swayambhunath, one can see the beautiful Kathmandu Valley.

  • Transfer to the hotel and rest.

2
Day 02

Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Bhaktapur

  • Go to Boudhanath, the biggest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, built in the 5th century AD.

  • See a famous Tibetan painting school, where one can understand all the techniques involved in the traditional painting of Nepal.

  • Proceed to Pashupatinath, the most sacred temple for Hindus in Nepal.

  • Visit Bhaktapur, another royal city of the Kathmandu Valley, brimming with picturesque temples and squares full of local life.

  • Have a celebration dinner in a local restaurant.

3
Day 03

Leisure Time and Departure

  • Have breakfast and spend the rest of the time at leisure.

  • Transfer to the airport.

Swayambhunath hilltop, Boudhanath stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Where this trip takes you

Swayambhunath hilltop, Boudhanath stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • All entrance fees to monumental areas

  • English-speaking Nepali tour guide

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Nepal visa fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Ring Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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