Seven World Heritage Day Tour in Kathmandu Nepal

4.9 (27 reviews) 10–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Patan Durbar Area — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bouddhanath Stupa — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a single Kathmandu day tour of all the Seven World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu Valley. As UNESCO has declared most of the architectural and religious as well as historical sites of Kathmandu to be important that must be protected and preserved, you will get to see why are they being given such importance. Witness all three of the popular Durbar Squares of Kathmandu valley, two of the important Buddhist pilgrimage sites with massive stupas, and finally two of the unique and popular Hindu temples in your journey.

The majestic sight of the popular structure like Krishna Temple, Nyatapola, 55 window palace, Kal-Bhairav statue, and many more in the sites. The architectural construct of every single building you encounter will show you the skills of our ancestors, and the religious harmony of the Hindu and Buddhist religions will affect you spiritually. The trip is 12 hours and starts at 7 am and finishes at 7 pm.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Hindi, English, Chinese, Spanish
Operated by: Himalayan Planet Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Adults (11–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Inside Ring road)
Included: Professional tour guide
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (Can buy at each site)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fee in all Heritage sites according to the choices

Itinerary

Swaymbhunath

one hour Admission not included

Swayambhunath Stupa is another Buddhist pilgrimage site of Nepal enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is accessible from two entrances. The first entrance is an inclined walk to the top and the other is around the hill which is an easy ride in a vehicle. As being a Buddhist pilgrimage site, it consists of many Hindu temples around the hilltop showing the harmony of both religions. On the way to the Stupa, you can see many shrines and vendors with similar collections of mementos along with monkeys roaming around freely. At the top, you will see a big stupa with prayer wheels around it and a large gold-plated thunderbolt right at the east entrance.
Amideva Buddha Park

30 min

After your Swayambhunath visit, you will come across a park called Amideva Buddha Park. There are big statues of Shakyamuni Buddha in the park with many other smaller religious and architectural components distributed in the park.
Kathmandu Durbar Square

one hour Admission not included

Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal. In Kathmandu Durbar Square, you will see that many historical and architectural buildings and many of them are under construction. However, there are many explorable places around the area. You will see many statues of various deities like Kal Bhairav, Hanuman, and also a miniature model of Pashupatinath temple near the vicinity. Also, you can explore the Kumari Ghar where the living goddesses of Nepal are located.
Kumari Chowk

5 min

Go to the Kumari Chowk and visit the chowk with its three-level construction. It is the red-bricked courtyard where the living goddesses resides. Kumari is a Newari girl chosen to be the living god until she reaches puberty.
Patan Durbar Square

one hour Admission not included

The Patan Durbar Square is the courtyard of the historic Malla palace at Lalitpur. It is a treasure chest of Newari architecture. The durbar square is layered with crimson bricks on the floor. The durbar square can be divided into three courtyards which are Sundari Chowk, Mul Chowk, and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Each of these Chowks has its distinctive features. Sundari Chowk has various statues and stoned architecture. Mul Chowk has many sculptures and statues; thus, it is guarded due to the danger of thievery. Keshav Narayan Chowk is the museum of Patan Durbar Square. You will see many things related to historic civilization.
Patan Royal Palace

Passing by

Heading on to the main site, you will see the amazing stone architecture of Krishna temple. You can see 21 shrines in the temple with carvings related to Ramayana and Mahabharat. There is a large bell near the Krishna temple. Other than Krishna temple, you can see other architectural beauty like Shankar Narayan Temple with statues of kneeling elephants, large sculptures of animals like lions on each side of entrances gates in most of the places, Rudravarna Mahavihar, Mahaboudha, and Machhendranath Temple.
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)

15 min Admission not included

You will moreover visit the golden temple in the north. Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, also the golden temple, is a 12th-century pagoda-style temple. It has bronze statues and silver and gold decorations. You can see a giant prayer wheel and a golden photo of Lord Buddha.
Patan Museum

30 min Admission not included

Moving on to your seven-world heritage tour, you will enter Keshav Narayan Chowk, the museum of Patan Durbar Square. In the museum, you can see many records about the lifestyle of ancestors and artifacts regarding Hindu, Tantric and Buddhist communities.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square

2 hours Admission not included

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated at the “City of Devotees”, Bhaktapur. It is also an indigenous place for Newari people, culture, and architecture. The durbar square offers many enchanted sites as a 55-window palace, Nyatapola temple, statues of several kings, Dattatreya temple and many more. As you enter the city, the gates are ornamental with various carvings in them and be sure to try the local curd of Bhaktapur before leaving the city as it is famous all over the surrounding region.
Nyatapola Temple

10 min

Nyatapola Temple is a superbly sculptured pagoda-style five leveled roofed temple. It is one of the tallest pagodas and shows a beautiful instance of the high. It is over 30 meters tall architectural beauty accessible by a flight of steps reaching the top. You can see statues at the sides of these steps as you go along which is the signature of Hindu, Buddhist and Tantric architecture.
Stop 11

15 min

Dattatreya temple is located at the Dattatreya Square of Bhaktapur. It is believed that the temple was constructed by using the stem of a single tree. And as the size of the temple is massive, the tree is ought to be very huge. The temple has idols of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva with a huge tree at the back.
55 Window Palace

15 min

The 55-window palace is one of the amazing structures in the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. There are exactly 55 windows carved in the palace. The palace was constructed on many courtyards linked together. The golden gate is the entrance of this palace which is also popular due to its beauty and architectural and artistic appearance.
Siddha Pokhari

15 min

Siddha Pokhari is a human-made pond which is 171 meters long and 3 meters deep. It is a hangout place for local people and had a great ambiance. You can just spend some of your time relaxing around the pond and if possible, interact with the locals there.
Changu Narayan Temple

30 min Admission not included

The least visited of all the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is a gem waiting to be discovered by the outside world! This village is a truly incredible place. You will observe Newari craftsmen doing traditional carvings as they have done for hundreds of years. The temple is the oldest Hindu temple in the Valley, dating back nearly 900 years.
Pashupatinath Temple

one hour Admission not included

Pashupatinath temple is the greatest temple complex in Nepal. It homes over 500 temples and shrines in the area. The complex covers 0.64 hectares of land and is an attraction point for many Hindu devotees. It is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The central temple is a pagoda-style with beautiful wood carvings and gold-covered two stages of roofs. There is a big bronze statue of a bull in the main entrance of the. Other than the temples, you will discover Sadhus performing daily rites and cremation ceremonies being conducted on the bank of holy river Bagmati.
Boudhanath Stupa

one hour Admission not included

Boudhanath Stupa is one of the greatest mandalas of Nepal. It is 36 meters tall with over 50 gompas constructed around its vicinity. It is one of the main and most integral Buddhist pilgrimage destinations of Nepal for the spiritual and tourism purpose. As being enlisted in the World Heritage Site, the stupa is highly preserved with a serene environment and clean surroundings. As you enter the premises of the Boudhanath, you will see a large dome with prayer flags crisscrossing everywhere. The scent of incense sticks fills the atmosphere there with the prayer wheel surrounding the stupa. If you reach the stupa at the time of prayer, then you will be spiritually taken away with the chimes and prayer sounds. Aside from these elements of Boudhanath Stupa, you will stumble on many eateries and memento retail outlets.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Thamel Eco Home
Hongsi Hotel
Batuwa Homes
OYO 806 Hotel Royal Emperor
Tibet Boutique Hotel
World Heritage Hotel and Apartments
MeroStay 176 Hotel RH
Capital O 832 Hotel Annapurna Palace
OYO 822 Redstone Regency Hotel
Gallery Park Hotel
MeroStay 211 Hotel DN
Hostmandu

and 1,055 more pickup points

Any other hotel inside ringroad including Bouddha area.

Using your ticket

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Carry NPR currency for the entrance fees to heritage sites
Bring a light jacket or a poncho for rain (Rainy season) and wear comfortable shoes.
Some businesses accept credit cards, but it's advisable to carry Nepali currency.
The itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances, so be prepared for adjustments.
This trip is easy but requires moderate walking in heritage sites.