Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Kathmandu Temple Tour with Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares

2 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple), Nepal

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the famous spherical stupas at Boudhanath
02 Stroll through the marvellous Kathmandu Durbar Square
03 Visit Swayambhunath Temple, commonly called the Monkey Temple
04 Go to the splendid Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Visit remarkable sites in Nepal's popular towns on this 2-day guided tour. Explore sacred landmarks in Kathmandu, including the Pashupatinath Temple Complex, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath Temple. Discover the monumental Kathmandu Durbar Square, then continue to the magnificent Durbar Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur for a mesmerising cultural experience.

See the famous 14th-century spherical stupas at Boudhanath, which dominate the Kathmandu skyline and are visited by many Tibetans.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Meet your Nepali tour guide at an agreed-upon location and visit the Pashupatinath Temple Complex, a famous and sacred Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva.
See the famous 14th-century spherical stupas at Boudhanath, which dominate the Kathmandu skyline and are visited by many Tibetans.
Visit Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, which is situated atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley.
Head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a monumental centre of Kathmandu with beautiful palaces, pagodas, and statues.

Day 02

Explore the Durbar Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur

Go to the splendid Patan Durbar Square, which is 6 km from Kathmandu, to admire its medieval appearance while enjoying a walk along the cobbled streets.
Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, located in front of the royal palace in Bhaktapur, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.