Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

7-Hour Heritage Tour of Kathmandu with Sacred Hindu and Buddhist Sites

7 Hours Round trip from Boudhha Easy pace

Make your way to Boudanath Stupa in Kathmandu

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Boudhanath, one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas
02 See Buddhist monks chanting prayers in monasteries around the stupa
03 Explore Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the holy Bagmati River
04 Witness the living traditions of Kathmandu at its sacred Hindu ghats
05 Discover Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Living Goddess Kumari

Experience the wonders of Nepal's capital on this heritage tour through Kathmandu's most revered monuments. Visit Boudhanath, one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas, where monks chant prayers in the surrounding monasteries, continue to Pashupatinath on the sacred Bagmati River, and explore the legendary Kathmandu Durbar Square. This tour offers a rich introduction to the city's Hindu and Buddhist heritage, living traditions, and historic legacy.

Here, you can see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing, and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kathmandu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu's Sacred Heritage Sites

Go with your tour guide to explore the historical monuments of the Kathmandu Valley.
Visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where you can observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa.
Proceed to Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here, you can see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing, and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats.
Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will enjoy different Hindu temples, the Goddess Kumari, and the legends of the Kathmandu Valley.

Overnight in Kathmandu at the hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Boudhanath, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Boudhha 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
English-speaking, experienced, helpful, and friendly government-licensed Nepali tour guide
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour
All Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour programs as mentioned in the itinerary
Overland transportation
Trekking guide both-way flight ticket
Insurance for Nepalese staff (tour guide and driver)
Guide and porter fares and taxes
Government tax and office service charge
Airport drop

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner during Kathmandu stay
International flight ticket
Nepal entry visa fee: US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Disembarkation airport tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24
High-risk medical insurance
Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Alcoholic beverages and telephone calls
Hot drinks and soft drinks such as cola and mineral water
Nepal visa fee
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
Expenses of a purely personal nature
Tips and gratuities (tipping is expected)

Know before you go

Kathmandu city tour fit for all age group travellers for less than one week. Kathmandu valley tour can do after or before any package tour in Nepal. Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour explores Nepalese Hindu & Buddhist temple, God & goddess including Living Goddess Kumari, Monasteries & Gompas, cultural heritage, and the political history of Nepal. We have generated only three days Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour itinerary, but we Himalaya Journey Trekking arrange to customize tour service in Nepal as per travellers demand.
Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour is one of the popular tours in Nepal. Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour, known as the Kathmandu valley tour, includes 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square.

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