Private Full-Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Highlights

  • Visit all UNESCO-listed attractions, and the city's three Durbar Squares

  • Cover the former medieval city-states of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan

  • See all the main landmarks in a single day, perfect for first-time visitors

Summary

Begin with convenient hotel pickup and head straight to Durbar Square for an insider’s look at the ornate, 16th-century royal residence. You also see Kathmandu’s one-of-a-kind Kumari, or living goddess. See all the city’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, hearing commentary from your private guide along the way and enjoying plenty of time to ask questions. Get a panoramic peek at the picturesque city from the hilltop temple of Swayambhunath before heading to Patan, a heritage hub famous for its well-preserved Newari and Malla temples. Perfect for first-time visitors or travelers short on time, the tour also covers the world’s most famous Hindu shrines and Kathmandu’s own “Little Tibet.”

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur were once independent city-states in Nepal, now part of the same scenic, history-filled metropolis. Historic sights are spread throughout the sprawling city, but you can cover all of Kathmandu’s UNESCO-listed attractions during this in-depth, full-day tour. Get a first-hand peek at all three monument-filled Durbar Squares, with stops at hilltop temples, Hindu shrines, and medieval royal palaces. Entrance fees are at your expense.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Bottled water

  • Private tour guide

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Food and drinks

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

  • Entrance fees

  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Temple

  • Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square

  • Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple

  • Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Himalayan Recreation - Day Tours

About operator:

Himalayan Recreation Treks & Expedition Pvt.Ltd organizes All Nepal adventure trekking and day tours. Nepal is the best day tours destination for every traveler. It is an opportunity to enjoy with Nepal cultural heritage, people, and their warm hospitality. There are many day tour destination inside Kathmandu valley outside Kathmandu valley among them 7 world heritage UNESCO sites are popular.

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