1-Day Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Heritage Tour with Sacred Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the iconic Boudhanath Stupa and nearby Buddhist monasteries
• 02 Visit sacred Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River
• 03 Head to Swayambhunath Temple, better known as the monkey temple
• 04 Discover Bhaktapur's historic Durbar Square, Nyatapola Square, and Pottery Square

Explore Kathmandu and Bhaktapur on a day trip through some of Nepal's most revered religious and cultural landmarks. Visit Boudhanath Stupa and nearby Buddhist monasteries, see the sacred atmosphere of Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River, and head to Swayambhunath Temple, better known as the monkey temple. The tour also takes you to Bhaktapur to discover its historic Durbar Square, Nyatapola Square, and Pottery Square, while experiencing antique wood carvings, culture, metal specimens, sculpture, ancient white domes, and supernatural stories.

Drive to Pashupatinath, where there may be a chance to observe a funeral ceremony being performed on the banks of the Bagmati River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Heritage Sightseeing

• 9.00 am - Pick up at your hotel and drive to Boudhanath Stupa, where you will see hundreds of Tibetans offering their prayers as they walk around the stupa.

• Visit some Buddhist monasteries.

• Drive to Pashupatinath, where there may be a chance to observe a funeral ceremony being performed on the banks of the Bagmati River.

• Take photographs with Sadhus if you are interested, for a small donation.

• Head to Swayambhunath Temple, better known as the monkey temple.

• Drive to Bhaktapur to explore Durbar Square, Nyatapola Square, Pottery Square, and more.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Government-authorized licensed tourist guide service

• Private transportation based on group size, with a fully air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned vehicle

• No specific allocation of time span - depending upon your interests, time can be allocated for each site

• Driver allowances

• All parking and necessary road duties, along with necessary government taxes, customs duties, and service charges

What's Not Included

• Necessary entry fees for heritage sites (these are not included in the tour package because they depend on your country of origin. Fees are different for citizens of SAARC countries, Chinese citizens, and others. To avoid possible conflicts, clients pay these entry fees themselves)

• Any kind of meals and drinks, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Tips for the guide and driver

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.