Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Kathmandu Heritage Tour with UNESCO Sites and Patan

8 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pay a respectful visit to Pashupatinath Temple
  • 02 Explore Patan Durbar Square
  • 03 Admire Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple
  • 04 See the massive stupa at Bouddhanath Stupa

Sign up for a heritage tour to see some of the best of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, blessed with around 130 monuments, pilgrimage sites, gumbas, and temples for both Hindus and Buddhists. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage cultural site of Pashupatinath Temple, the historic Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square, and discover the city's remarkable religious and architectural heritage.

Afterwards, proceed to Pashupatinath to witness Hindu culture and the cremation rituals of Hindus on the banks of the Bagmati River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Patan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kathmandu Heritage Tour to Swayambhunath, Patan, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath

  • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the Monkey Temple. Here, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city and learn about Buddhist culture in Nepal.
  • After visiting the Monkey Temple, head to Patan Durbar Square to learn about its history and explore its architecture.
  • Next, continue to Bouddhanath Stupa to visit the stupa and learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture, monks, and monasteries. If you wish to have drinks and lunch, you can find many rooftop restaurants here.
  • Afterwards, proceed to Pashupatinath to witness Hindu culture and the cremation rituals of Hindus on the banks of the Bagmati River.

Tour ends.

Swayambhunath hill, Patan Durbar Square courtyards, Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath Temple riverside

Where this trip takes you

Swayambhunath hill, Patan Durbar Square courtyards, Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath Temple riverside

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation with AC and driver
  • Government-certified tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance ticket fees for all heritage sites
  • Food and beverages
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Donations

What to bring

  • Nepali rupees for entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • An umbrella or rain suit
  • Candy, if you wish to have some

Know before you go

  • Be careful when taking photos with holy men and local people.
  • Other things will be mentioned to you on site. There is nothing to worry about.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel or your chosen destination in Kathmandu
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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