Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Tour with Bhaktapur and Patan

3 Days Round trip from Ring Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Swayambhunath, also known as the "Monkey Temple"
  • 02 See Arya Ghat (Crematorium) at Pashupatinath Temple
  • 03 Explore the culture and art of the medieval town of Bhaktapur
  • 04 Look at ancient temples and shrines in Patan Durbar Square
  • 05 Marvel at the stupa of Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world

Discover Nepalese architecture and culture on this 3-day tour through Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and the famous Buddhist monument Swayambhunath, see the sacred symbol of Lord Shiva at Pashupatinath Temple, and explore the ancient Durbar Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur. Conclude with the magnificent stupa of Boudhanath, one of Kathmandu's holiest Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.

The Buddhist shrine of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan
Languages English, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and UNESCO Sites Tour

  • Arrive at Kathmandu airport (TIA), where you will be picked up by a representative and transferred to your hotel.

  • Start a guided tour to several historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Two of the landmarks that you will visit today are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Kathmandu Durbar Square and the famous Buddhist monument Swayambhunath, also known as the "Monkey Temple" among foreigners.

  • Walk around the area freely in the evening.

Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel

2
Day 02

Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur and Patan Exploration

  • After breakfast, go for a guided tour to three other UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley - Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur, and Patan.

  • See the two-storied pagoda of Pashupatinath, which houses a sacred symbol of Lord Shiva. Arya Ghat (Crematorium), alongside Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River, is a famous funeral site for Hindus.

  • Visit the medieval town of Bhaktapur, or the Town of the Devotees, which preserves medieval arts, architecture, culture, and lifestyle to this day. One is sure to feel like travelling back into the past while walking along Bhaktapur's thoroughfares, squares, and streets.

  • Travel to the city of Patan, also known as the "City of Fine Arts". Patan Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples, and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings, mostly Hindu and Buddhist monuments.

  • Head to one of the cultural restaurants for dinner in the evening at around 06:30 pm.

Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel

3
Day 03

Boudhanath Visit and Airport Transfer

  • After breakfast, go on a tour of the magnificent stupa of Boudhanath today. The Buddhist shrine of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhanath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas, or monasteries, built by ancient Tibetan merchants and recent Tibetan refugees from China.

  • Finish visiting Boudhanath and transfer to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.

Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath

Where this trip takes you

Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ring Rd 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All airport/hotel transfers

  • Transportation by private vehicle for the whole trip

  • Two-night deluxe hotel accommodation on a BB basis (The Milestone Hotel)

  • Professional tour guide for the tour days

  • Farewell dinner at a typical cultural dinner

  • All government and local taxes

What's Not Included

  • Domestic and international airfare

  • Nepal visa fees/airport taxes

  • Personal expenses such as soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

  • Your travel insurance

  • Entrance fees to the monuments

  • Other expenses not mentioned above

  • Tips and gratuities for our staff

  • Extra meals

  • Costs incurred due to unusual situations

Know before you go

  • Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Tour: The 3-day Kathmandu Tour has been drafted for those who are visiting Kathmandu for a very short period, especially corporate people, professionals, or travellers in transit.

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 3 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.

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