Kathmandu Valley: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Day Tour
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Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day tour full of history and religious culture. Visit the most beautiful and meaningful temples and shrines in Kathmandu Valley with a knowledgeable tour guide.
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Mobile ticketing
Valid 1 day
Starting time 8:30 AM
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Audio guide/headphones
English
Pickup included
Pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu or Patan (Lalitpur)
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Experience
Highlights
Explore the history and culture of Patan
Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage temples
Spin the prayer wheels in the Bouddhanath stupa
Get exquisite views of Kathmandu Valley from the Monkey Temple
Full description
Take a simple yet exciting full-day tour of Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is brimming with ancient history and fascinating culture, and full of must-see sights on any visit to Nepal.
To start the day, your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Kathmandu or Patan (Lalitpur) and take you first to visit the oldest temple in Nepal, Swayambhunath. Here, you’ll spend about an hour exploring the ultimate pilgrimage site and get amazing views of the capital from the top of the hill. Then, drive to Patan, a city known for its cultural and artistic heritage. Visit some of the city’s temples and admire its ancient architecture before enjoying a lunch of local cuisine.
Next up is a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most famous and sacred Hindu shrines in the world. Take a spiritual swim in Bagmati River, thought to wash away all sins. Learn from your guide about Lord Shiva's importance to Hinduism here.
Finally, calm your mind and soul by visiting the nearby peaceful Boudhanath stupa. Famous for its 4 pairs of eyes facing 4 directions, this shrine is thought to be eternally watching over the people and their doings. Explore the Boudhanath spinning prayer wheels and take beautiful pictures to remember this experience.
Your guide will drop you off at your hotel at the end of the day.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu Valley
Professional guide
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What’s Not Included
Food and drinks
UNESCO Sites entrance fees (approx. $25 per person)