After pickup from your Kathmandu hotel or the airport, head to UNESCO-listed Durbar Square, the monument-filled royal square that’s the beating heart of the Old City. Get a peek at unique landmarks, from the former palace complex of the Malla kings of Nepal to the towering, 16th-century Taleju Temple.
From there, head to two of Kathmandu’s standout temples: the hilltop monastery of Swayambhunath, famous for its resident monkey population, and one of the most renowned Shiva temples in the world, which is spread along the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Listen to stories about the spectacular set of shrines before concluding the tour at Boudhanath, where you can join Buddhists as they walk around the iconic stupa.