Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

7-Day Kathmandu and Lumbini Sightseeing Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

7 Days Round trip from Ring Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Check out the stunning Swayambhunath Stupa and Boudhanath Stupa
  • 02 Stop at the famous Pashupatinath Temple
  • 03 Visit Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
  • 04 Explore Lumbini's age-old monasteries, Gotihawa, and Tilaurakot

Sign up for this 7-day tour through the gorgeous cities of Kathmandu and Lumbini and visit prominent UNESCO sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu. Continue to the famous Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, then travel to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Along the way, explore age-old monasteries as well as the sacred sites of Gotihawa and Tilaurakot.

At last, we will visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest in the world and the most significant Buddhist heritage monument in Kathmandu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kapilwastu, Kathmandu, Siddharthanagar, Lumbini, Bhaktapur, Patan, Nagarkot
Languages English, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • After your meet and greet, check in at your hotel and relax.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing

  • We will first see Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal and revered by both Buddhists and Hindus.

  • Then we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples built between the 12th and 18th centuries that used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu.

  • Afterwards, we will check out Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world.

  • At last, we will visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest in the world and the most significant Buddhist heritage monument in Kathmandu. There are about 50 Tibetan Gompas (monasteries) around Boudhanath.

3
Day 03

Patan, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot

  • Today, we will see Patan Durbar Square, situated at the center of the city in Lalitpur, which is a marvel of Newari architecture.

  • Following that, we will visit the famous Bhaktapur Durbar Square, located 13 km east of Kathmandu Valley. It is the oldest Durbar Square among the three Durbar Squares and is known as the museum of ancient arts and architecture, or Bhadgaun.

  • Then we will drive to Nagarkot (2,175 m) for sunset views and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Sunrise in Nagarkot and Transfer to Lumbini

  • Wake up early in the morning to view the sunrise across the Himalayas.

  • Transfer to the airport to leave for Bhairahawa.

  • Drive to Lumbini and transfer to your hotel.

  • Walk to the Theravada monastic zone to see monasteries, the Lumbini Museum, and other holy places.

5
Day 05

Sacred Excursion Around Lumbini

  • Visit Gotihawa and Tilaurakot via Kudan, then return to Lumbini.

6
Day 06

Devadaha, Ramagrama, and Flight to Kathmandu

  • Drive from Lumbini to Devadaha and Ramagrama.

  • Transfer to the airport to fly back to Kathmandu.

  • Transfer to your hotel.

7
Day 07

Departure from Kathmandu

  • You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ring Rd 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All airport transfers in Kathmandu and Lumbini in a private vehicle

  • 3-star hotel accommodation on a B&B basis in Kathmandu, as per the itinerary

  • Hotel accommodation in Nagarkot as per the itinerary, with dinner and breakfast included

  • Accommodation in Lumbini on a B&B basis at a standard hotel, as per the itinerary

  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Lumbini, including all transportation and entrance fees

  • Return airfare between Kathmandu and Bhairahawa, including your guide's fare

  • Nepal tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Nepal entry visa

  • Main meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu and Lumbini

  • Beverages and mineral water

  • Tips to the guide and driver (tipping is not mandatory, but it is customary in Nepal)

Know before you go

  • Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini in 563 B.C., in the Rupandehi district of central Terai, Nepal.

  • The Durbar Square is the social, religious, and urban focal point of the city.

  • An intriguing piece here is the 17th-century stone inscription set into the palace wall, with writings in 15 languages.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.

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