Nepal · City Tours

Full-Day Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

1 Day Round trip from दीघा पहलेजा Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and its glorious Newari architecture
  • 02 Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world
  • 03 See Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the holy Bagmati River
  • 04 Marvel at Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world

Hop on this full-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour to explore some of the Nepali capital's most famous religious and cultural landmarks. Visit the famous Hindu temple of Nepal, Pashupatinath, stroll around Kathmandu Durbar Square, and discover the old city's historic atmosphere. You will also see the two famous big stupas in Kathmandu, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath.

This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for the righteous behaviour of mankind and for human prosperity.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kathmandu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kathmandu Valley Heritage Sightseeing

  • Have breakfast and meet your tour guide at your hotel before departing for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the "city of glory."

  • Visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, filled with old temples, historical significance, and glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights here include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess.

  • Proceed to Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley.

  • Head towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can view the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River.

  • Marvel at Boudhanath, a Buddhist stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for the righteous behaviour of mankind and for human prosperity.

Meals: Breakfast

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath hilltop stupa, Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati, Boudhanath stupa

Where this trip takes you

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath hilltop stupa, Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati, Boudhanath stupa

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from दीघा पहलेजा 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All ground transportation by private car

  • Experienced English-speaking Kathmandu tour guide

  • Driver salary, meals, and accommodation

  • Fuel, road taxes, and service charges

  • Government taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Nepal entry visa fees

  • International airfare and departure tax

  • Bar bills, laundry, and other expenses of a personal nature

  • Travel insurance, including evacuation

  • Tips for local staff, guides, and porters

  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • Start Time: 9.00 AM
  • Tour Duration: 6-8 Hours
  • Your safety is of paramount importance to Alpine Club of Himalaya. They have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary when deemed necessary or when they have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and such can contribute to changes in the itinerary when travelling in remote mountainous regions. In these extreme situations, kindly offer your full co-operation to the trusted leader of the group appointed by Alpine Club of Himalaya. However, they will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
दीघा पहलेजा, J P Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in दीघा पहलेजा.

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