Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples

4.6 (27 reviews) 5–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This full day private sightseeing tour takes you to Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore monuments that are considered some of the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty. Appreciate the unique architecture of these famous sites and learn about the significance it plays in Nepalese history.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Himalayan Recreation Treks & Expedition Pvt.Ltd

Ages: Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Private tour guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Swaymbhunath

one hour Admission not included

Get a panoramic peek at the picturesque city from the hilltop temple of Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), one of the popular places for visitors and main Buddhist sites in Nepal with over 3000 years history.
Kathmandu Durbar Square

one hour Admission not included

Kathmandu 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.
Basantpur Dabali

10 min

Very old tourist centre of Kathmandu with beautiful Hindu temple.
Taleju Bhawani Temple Bhaktapur

10 min

Taleju Bhawani is one of the most powerful goddesses and is also regarded as the clan goddess of the Malla kings who ruled Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century because of which the temple of the goddess is present in three major cities, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. The goddess has four heads and ten arms and the three temples have the golden statues and metal work depicting the goddess. The temples accommodate the shrines of both the goddesses Taleju Bhawani and Living Goddess Kumari.
Kumari Chowk

10 min

this fascinating palace is home to a virgin girl who is worshipped as the goddess Durga in human form. She can sometimes be glimpsed at her windows.
Hanuman Dhoka

15 min

Real monkeys live in this square, built to honor the mischievous and courageous monkey god Hanuman inside the Kathmandu Durbar Square,.
Pashupatinath Temple

one hour Admission not included

Main Hindu sites
Pashupatinath Temple

one hour Admission not included

Pashupatinath Temple Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city centre. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple.
The Crematoria

30 min

This place is on constant action, reminds me a lot of India but with more reverence and less hype. Pashupatinath entrance fees work here.
Boudhanath Stupa

one hour Admission not included

Boudhanath Later visit Boudhanath, the 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going around the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Stop 11

Passing by

Main tourist area.
Garden of Dreams

Passing by

The Garden of Dreams, a neo classical historical garden, is situated in the midst of Kathmandu city, Nepal. The Garden's design has much in common with formal European gardens: paved perimeter paths
Himalayan Recreation - Day Tours

Passing by

Best Kathmandu tour operator in Nepal with more than 20 years experience.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pick up service offer from customers hotel or airport in Kathmandu valley

Using your ticket

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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
No age limit
Please expect to spend around the $10 USD for lunch purchased locally
Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Free to Change the date and time