2-Day Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour with Durbar Squares and Stupas

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the historic Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan
• 02 See Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Nepal and a major pilgrimage site
• 03 Admire sweeping Kathmandu Valley views from hilltop Swayambhunath
• 04 Explore Pashupatinath Temple and the Kumari Temple with a Nepali guide

Explore Kathmandu Valley's ancient squares, sacred temples, and iconic stupas on this 2-day cultural journey through Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath - the largest stupa in Nepal - and the historic Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Discover the Kumari Temple, home of the living goddess, and head up to Swayambhunath for sweeping views over the Kathmandu Valley. This tour offers a rich introduction to Nepalese art, culture, and religious heritage.

Head to Swayambhunath, a stupa on top of a hill, from where you can overlook the scenery of the Kathmandu Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Bhaktapur Heritage Tour

• You will be picked up from your hotel by your Nepali tour guide at 9:00 am to begin the tour.
• Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important Hindu temples in Nepal.
• Continue to the massive stupa of Buddha, also known as Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Nepal.
• In the early afternoon, drive to Bhaktapur, a fascinating town, and explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, featuring temples and temple complexes in Victorian illustration style.

2

Day 02

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Patan

• Depart from your hotel to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square, once the seat of the Malla and later the Shah kings of Nepal.
• Visit Kumari Temple, the house of the virgin goddess, with your Nepali tour guide.
• Head to Swayambhunath, a stupa on top of a hill, from where you can overlook the scenery of the Kathmandu Valley.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local English-speaking Nepali tour guide

• Transport with necessary entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Hotel accommodation

• Any meals

• Any beverage items

Know before you go

• The above cost is based on a minimum of 2 people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.