Private Guided Day Tour of Kathmandu Heritage in Kathmandu

About this experience

Explore Nepal's rich heritage on a private full-day tour of world famous UNESCO World Heritage sites from Kathmandu. Our customer obsessed tour guide picks you as per the schedule immerses you to the history and significance of each place as you explore the Buddhist and Hindu sacred heritage sites. Continue on to see the Tibetan Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath and visit Pashupatinath Temple—a shrine that honors Lord Shiva—both sacred sites designated by UNESCO. Finish at the imposing Namo Buddha stupa before heading back to your hotel drop off.

Experience type

Day tour or activity

Duration

7 hours and 30 minutes

Booking in advance

Book at least 1 days in advance. Before the tour starts.

Guide

English

Live tour guide

English, Hindi

What's included

Bottled water Air-conditioned vehicle Hotel pickup and drop-off Private tour guide Food and drinks

What's not included

Food and drinks

Please note

• Not wheelchair accessible • Not stroller accessible • Infant seats unavailable • • Tour guide will call the guests at least an hour before pick up . Animals or pets allowed Public transportation nearby Infants must sit on laps

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Swayambhu Mahachaitya (Monkey Temple)

   44600 Kathmandu

   Swayambhunath stupa is the oldest stupa in Kathmandu and one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal. The historic landmark has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Swayambhunath, or the Monkey temple as it is often referred to, is located on the top of a hill west of Kathmandu, and consists of a main (huge) stupa surrounded by Hindu and Buddhist temples and monuments of great cultural and historical importance. Swayambhunath is achingly beautiful and absolutely fascinating. Besides, the site also offers an amazing panoramic view of the capital city. Explore this must see for every traveler landing in Kathmandu.

2. 2
   Day 1

   Amideva Buddha Park, 44600 Kathmandu

   This compound frequented by Tibetan pilgrims contains three enormous shining golden statues of Sakyamuni Buddha, a four-armed Chenresig and Guru Rinpoche, constructed in 2003.

3. 3
   Day 1

   Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)

   Kwalakhu Rd, North of Durbar Square, 44600 Patan (Lalitpur)

   Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra (Nepali: हिरण्यवर्ण महाविहार), also Kwa Baha: (Nepali: क्वबहा:) informally called The Golden Temple with literal meaning "Gold-colored Great Monastery", is a historical vihara (Buddhist monastery) situated in Patan, Nepal.[2]

4. 4
   Day 1

   Patan Museum

   Royal Palace Complex, Durbar Marg, 44700 Patan (Lalitpur)

   Patan Museum is housed in a courtyard within the Northernmost building complex of the Durbar area. The most picturesque setting of the palace that has been created in so small a place by piety and pride is known now to the people as Keshav Narayan Chowk after a temple standing at the center of the courtyard dedicated to Keshavnarayan- a form of Lord Vishnu.This part is recorded in the history as Chaukot Durbar or four-cornered-fort-palace.In an International Campaign by UNESCO for safeguarding the monuments of Kathmandu valley, the Austrian Government joined hands with Nepal Government to preserve Patan Darbar Square

5. 5
   Day 1

   Dattatraya temple

   Bhaktapur

   Dattatraya temple is a circular styled (mandala-styled) temple that holds the prestige of being the only shrine, devoted to Dattatreya in Nepal, This unique temple is three-storied high and is built upon a base made of brick and terracotta which extends into the foundation. This base is decorated with numerous carvings in wood and gilded metal. These carvings however are made depicting erotic scenes from the old ages

6. 6
   Day 1

   Pashupatinath Temple

   44621 Pashupati Nath Road, 44600 Kathmandu

   This temple situated on the banks of the holy River Bagmati is the most revered Hindu temple in Nepal. This is a pagoda styled temple, which is built with wooden structures, roofs made of cooper and doors covered with silver sheets. Similar to Varanasi, It’s one of the four most religious sites in Asia dedicated to Shiva that was built in the 5th century once a lingam was found here.

7. 7
   Day 1

   Namo Buddha (Stupa)

   Kathmandu

   From the Buddhist point of view, Namo Buddha is one of the most important religious sites in Nepal. There are three major Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Boudha Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Namo Buddha. Namo Buddha is about 40km away from the heart of Kathmandu city. It is in Kavre District in the southeast of the valley

8. 8
   Day 1

   Drop off - back to hotel

   Kathmandu

   Drop the guests back to hotel

Pick up

Pickup available

Pickup 45 minutes before departure.

Lavie Residence Ramhiti, 44600 Kathmandu

City Hotel and Suites Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Sunshine Boutique Hotel Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Om Ganapati Naxal, Bagwatibahal, 44600 Kathmandu

Oasis Kathmandu Hotel Keshar Mahal Marg, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Royal Emperor Sama Marg, Chardhunge Chowk,, 44600 Kathmandu

Mandala Hotel Pvt Ltd Lazimpat-2 Road, 44600 Kathmandu

Royal Singi Hotel Kathmandu 44600, Nepal, Lal Durbar, Kamaladi, 44600 Kathmandu

OYO 658 Hotel Malaya Lazimpat Rd, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Gangjong Kathmandu

Aranya Boutique Hotel Naxal Mankamana Road, 44600 Kathmandu

Sherpa Durbar Marg, , 44600 Kathmandu

OYO 785 Hotel Moon And Restaurant Chappal Kharkhana, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Tibet Manaslu Rd, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Landmark Kathmandu Lal Durbar, Kamaladi, 8975 Kathmandu

Hotel Heranya Tej Bhawan, 440 Uttar Dhoka, Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Sangam City Hotel Kamal Pokhari Street, 44600 Kathmandu

Traditional Comfort Near Krishna Pouroti, Kamalpokhari, 44600 Kathmandu

Astoria Hotel Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Ambassador by ACE Hotels Kathmandu Lazimpat Rd, Ward No.2, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Manaslu 230 Hotel Marg, Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Brihaspati Sama Marg, Naxal,, 44600 Kathmandu

Marcopolo Business Hotel Kamal Pokhari, , 44600 Kathmandu

Meraki Lazimpat, House No-303, 44600 Kathmandu

The Maya Manor Boutique Hotel by KGH Group Hattisar Road, 44600 Kathmandu

Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu Tridevi Marg, KMC- 29, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu

Aryatara Kathmandu Hotel Keshar Mahal Marg, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Landmark Kathmandu 1 Narayanhiti Path Durbar Marg, 44600 Kathmandu

Tangalwood Boutique Hotel Gahana Pokhari Marg, Tangal, Naxal, 44600 Kathmandu

Varnabas Museum Hotel Subarna Samsher Marg, 44600 Kathmandu

Dusit Princess Kathmandu Manaslu Road, Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Swornim Boutique Hotel Kathmandu Pvt. Ltd. 5 Thirbam sadak, Tangal, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Shanti Kunja and Spa 44600 Kathmandu

Capital O 697 Swornim Boutique Hotel Naxal Road, Tangaal Bus Stand, Tangal-5, 44600 Kathmandu

Radisson Hotel Kathmandu Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Yak & Yeti Durbar Marg, , 44600 Kathmandu

OYO 352 Hotel Konark Inn Near Bhagwatibahal, 44600 Kathmandu

OYO 469 Hotel B.n.b Mhepi Marg, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Wawa Trishakti Marga, Lazimpat, Uttardhoka, 44600 Kathmandu

Maya Boutique Hotel Jyatha Marg, Chhusya Galli, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Lion Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Nomad Hotel Kumari Mai Marg, Lazimpat-12, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Golden Plaza Laldurbar, Pragya Marg, 44600 Kathmandu

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel Manakamana Marg, Naxal, 44600 Kathmandu

Everland Kathmandu Hotel Keshar Mahal, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu

Hukum Darbar Restaurant & Hotel Kamalpokhari St, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Annapurna Durbar Marg, , 14229 Kathmandu

Shinee Hotels & Resorts 204 Kumari Mai Marg, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Shanker Lazimpat Street, 44600 Kathmandu

JIUDING hotyel 29 5 Flower, 44611 Kathmandu

Hotel Blue Horizon KesharMahal Marg Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu

OYO 591 Hotel Blue Moon Khadka Bhadrakali Rd, Hattigauda Bus Stop, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Crown Plaza Bhagawati Wal, Naxal, 44600 Kathmandu

Lazimpat Luxury Apartments Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Shangri-La Hotel Kathmandu Lazimpat, Lazimpat, Road, 655 Kathmandu

Lost Garden Annex Sangrila Hotel Lazimpath Apsara Marg, 00446 Kathmandu

OYO 749 Syangja Setidobhan Guest House Syangja Setidobhan, Mitranagar-26, New Buspark, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Cloud Lazimpat Road Laxmi Height, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Cascade Lazimpat, , 44600 Kathmandu

Temple Tiger Apartment Tridevi Sadak, 44600 Kathmandu

Nomad Hotel 12 Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

OYO 798 Euphoria Inn 234, Nagpokhari Naxal, 44600 Kathmandu

OYO 738 Hotel Kaze Darbar 1 Kamalpokhari, 44600 Kathmandu

Norchhok Boutique Hotel Lazimpat Road, Kumari Mai Marg, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Le Himalaya Bungol Marg, Lazimpat, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Tibet Near Lazimpat Road, 7956 Kathmandu

Kathmandu View Hotel Kaldhara Marg, 44600 Kathmandu

Hotel Moonlight Paknajol, Ward No: 16, , 6667 Kathmandu

OYO 622 Hotel Khotang Gongbu Marg, Mittra Nagar, Near BG Mall, 44600 Kathmandu

Tribhuvan Airport Kathmandu

Cancellation policy · Private Guided Day Tour of Kathmandu Heritage in Kathmandu

Standard Viator policy

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–24000 hours before departure: 0% cancellation fee.

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