Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Kathmandu Highlights Tour with Sacred and Historic Sites

1 Day Round trip from Unnamed Road Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Swyambhunath, the famous Monkey Temple
02 Explore the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square
03 See Boudhanath, one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas
04 Witness Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest shrines for Hindus

Explore the major historical and cultural sites in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is now a hub for independent travellers as well as a growing vacation spot. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, and Boudhanath with your expert tour guide.

It can be recognised by the all-seeing Buddha eyes that stare out from the top.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kathmandu

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu's Historic and Sacred Landmarks

Start the tour at 9:00 AM with your Nepal tour guide and visit these historical and cultural sites in Kathmandu Valley:

Swyambhunath, famous as the Monkey Temple, is a popular Buddhist shrine. It can be recognised by the all-seeing Buddha eyes that stare out from the top.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historical place that houses some century-old temples and royal palaces. It also has a temple of the Living Goddess, called Kumari.
Boudhnath is one of the biggest Buddhist stupas in the world.
Pasupatinath Temple is one of the holiest shrines for Hindu people and is popular for the cremation of Hindu dead bodies. Hindus from all over the world come to Nepal to visit this place.