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Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour, Nepal

Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour

Explore the seven UNESCO World Heritage monuments of the Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.

Photo: Bikram Pratap Singh, CC BY-SA 3.0

Duration
3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Kathmandu Valley
Best season
Year-round
Ideal for
Solo/FIT, Family, Group, Corporate

Overview

The Kathmandu Valley holds one of the densest concentrations of World Heritage sites on earth. With a licensed heritage guide and private vehicle, you'll see centuries-old palaces, pagodas and stupas and the living rituals that surround them.

Highlights

  • Boudhanath Stupa
  • Pashupatinath Temple
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • Patan's Golden Temple

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swayambhunath

    Kumari Ghar and the 'monkey temple'.

  2. Day 2

    Pashupatinath & Boudhanath

    Evening aarti and kora around the great stupa.

  3. Day 3

    Patan & Bhaktapur

    Newar architecture, pottery square and juju dhau.

What's included

  • Airport transfers and all ground transport in a private vehicle
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Licensed English-speaking city/cultural guide
  • Entrance fees to listed sites
  • Government taxes and service charges

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa fee
  • Lunch and dinner unless stated
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips

FAQs

Can this tour be done in one day?

Yes — we offer a full-day highlights tour. The 3-day version allows a relaxed pace and time for rituals and photography.

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