Nepal · City Tours

6-Hour Kathmandu Heritage Tour with Swayambhu and Patan

6 Hours Round trip from Swayambhu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ascend to Swayambhu Stupa, the oldest Buddhist temple in Nepal, for panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley
02 See the sacred monkeys of Swayambhu Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple
03 Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square with its beautiful pagodas, royal palaces, and Kumari Ghar
04 Witness Kumari Ghar, the House of the Living Goddess
05 Discover Patan City, renowned as the city of fine arts
06 Visit the Patan Museum, beautiful squares and courtyards, and the Royal Garden

Immerse yourself in Kathmandu's cultural and historical setting on this tour of three of the valley's most significant heritage sites. Explore Swayambhu Stupa, the oldest Buddhist temple in Nepal, perched on a hilltop with sweeping views over the Kathmandu Valley and deep religious, cultural, and archaeological importance. Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square to see its beautiful pagodas, royal palaces, and Kumari Ghar, the House of the Living Goddess, before discovering Patan City, renowned for fine arts, elegant squares and courtyards, the Patan Museum, and the Royal Garden.

The central attraction of this spot is Kumari Ghar, also known as the House of the Living Goddess.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Swayambhu Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan City

Get picked up from your hotel in the morning by your tour guide.
Travel to visit Swayambhu Stupa, the oldest Buddhist temple in Nepal, located at the top of a hill with views over the Kathmandu Valley. It is of religious, cultural, and archaeological importance, and here you will find stories of Buddha, Buddhism, and the Kathmandu Valley. It is also called the Monkey Temple in Kathmandu, and monkeys are believed to be sacred animals.
Proceed to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historical centre of Kathmandu and modern Nepal. Old Kathmandu has many beautiful pagodas, three royal palaces, Kumari Ghar, and the remarkable Kastamandap. The central attraction of this spot is Kumari Ghar, also known as the House of the Living Goddess.
Explore Patan City, the city of fine arts. Observe the masterpiece of the stone Shikhara architectural temple, beautiful squares and courtyards, the Patan Museum, the Royal Garden, and more.
Return to your hotel.