Nepal · Heritage Walks

8-Hour Kathmandu Heritage Tour with Patan Durbar Square

8 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu Valley Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and see the old royal palace of Nepal's last king
02 Explore Patan Durbar Square, its ancient royal palace, museum, and Tusha Hiti
03 Experience the living goddess traditions in both Kathmandu and Patan
04 Discover Swayambhunath, one of Nepal's oldest Buddhist stupas, with views over Kathmandu Valley

Explore Kathmandu, the capital and largest city of Nepal, on this 8-hour tour of three of the city's main heritage sites. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath, and discover royal palaces, living goddess traditions, historic courtyards, and one of the country's oldest Buddhist stupas.

Visit the Living Goddess Kumari and view the old royal palace of the last king of Nepal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Patan

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu and Patan Heritage Sites with Swayambhunath

9:00 A.M. - Pick up from the hotel and drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Visit the Living Goddess Kumari and view the old royal palace of the last king of Nepal.
12:00 A.M. - Drive to Patan Durbar Square and see the living goddess of Patan. Then visit the ancient royal palace and the museum inside the palace. Next, see a beautiful courtyard where traditional and religious rituals are performed, as well as the royal bath, Tusha Hiti. Finally, explore the Golden Temple and experience the unique tradition of the monastery.
2:00 P.M. - Take a lunch break.
3:00 P.M. - Drive to Swayambhunath, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the country. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Kathmandu Valley and explore the Monkey Temple.
5:00 P.M. - Drive back to the hotel.