Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

6-Hour Kathmandu Heritage Tour with UNESCO Sites and Temple Stories

30 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pay your respects at Pashupatinath Temple
02 Explore the renowned Kathmandu Durbar Square
03 Marvel at Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupa
04 Discover Kathmandu's Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites

See the best of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, also known as Kantipur, a city blessed with around 130 monuments, pilgrimages, gumbas, and temples for both Hindus and Buddhists. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage cultural site of Pashupatinath Temple, the historic Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath Stupa. Learn about the city's past at the renowned Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Travel to Boudhanath Stupa, a huge stupa with relics of Kashyap Buddha, and listen to the secret stories about Boudhanath.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 30 Hours

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

Day 01

Kathmandu Heritage Day Tour

Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel at 9 a.m. after breakfast.
Begin by visiting Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple). Learn about the history of Nepal, Kathmandu, and Swayambhunath.

Travel to Boudhanath Stupa, a huge stupa with relics of Kashyap Buddha, and listen to the secret stories about Boudhanath.
Then, head to Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest Hindu temple of Lord Shiva. Get to know the secret stories about Pashupatinath Temple and the Hindu funeral process.
Next, move to Bhaktapur, Patan, or Kathmandu Durbar Square (Ancient Royal Palace Square).
Afterwards, return to your hotel to conclude the tour.

Note: The best time management for the day tour is to plan it on a free day in Kathmandu before or after your trekking. If you do this before your trek, it can serve as pre-trekking or a warm-up trek.

Where this trip takes you

Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 3 cities · 30 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Nepali guide
Private transportation
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Lunch/food
Beverages
Personal expenses
Tips

What to bring

Face mask & sanitizer
Mobile phone/camera
Drinking water
Some Nepali rupees
Raincoat or umbrella for the rainy season (monsoon from June till mid-September). Nepal can be visited year-round.