7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley
Discover Heritage Sites Dating Back To The 15th Century
Cultural and historic sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
Travel safely in the comfort of a small, intimate group with an experienced and passionate tour guide. Visit the 7 UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley and experience the rich history, heritage, culture, and traditions of Nepal.
Visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Bouddhanath Stupa
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Changunarayan Temple
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
KathmanduArrive in Kathmandu to be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Visit the old palace kingdom of Kathmandu Durbar Square. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with a number of courtyards, fountains, ancient statues, ponds, and temples dating back to the third century.
UNESCO world heritage sites visited- Kathmandu Durbar Square
Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration Accommodation4-star hotel Meals-/-/- Altitude1,400 m Drive duration– Day 2
BhaktapurAfter breakfast, visit the old royal palace courtyard of Patan Durbar Square, a marvel of Newar architecture.
A 40min drive will take you to the old kingdom palace courts of Bhaktapur, where you will explore the old handicraft shops and temples.UNESCO world heritage sites visited
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur
Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration Accommodation3-star hotel MealsB/L/- Altitude1,400 m Drive duration1-2 hrs Day 3
KathmanduA short morning drive will take you to Changu Narayan Temple, where you will enjoy breakfast on the high hilltop overlooking the valley. After exploring the temple grounds, return to Kathmandu. Changunarayan Temple is an architectural masterpiece from the Lichhavi time period, also known as the oldest temple in Nepal.
In the evening, visit Pashupatinath temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu site and was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1979. The temple consists of an assemblage of temples, ashrams and statues along the banks of the holy Bagmati river.UNESCO world heritage sites visited
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Pashupatinath Temple
Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration Accommodation4-star hotel MealsB/L/- Altitude1,400 m Drive duration1 hr Day 4
KathmanduThis morning, visit Swayambhunath Stupa, UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site. This historic complex consists of a stupa, as well as a number of shrines and temples, some of which date back to the Licchavi period (400-750 AD).
Return to the hotel to relax before enjoying a farewell sunset rooftop dinner at Asia’s largest stupa, the Boudhanath stupa. Discover Kathmandu’s dazzlingly illuminated ‘Little Tibet,’ a square reminiscent of the ancient silk-route trade.
UNESCO world heritage sites visited
- Swayambhunath
- Boudhanath stupa
Accommodation Meals Altitude Drive duration Accommodation4-star hotel MealsB/-/D Altitude1,400 m Drive duration1 hr Day 5 | Departure
Depending on the flight schedule, you are transferred to the airport for your final departure.
Journey Highlights
Bhaktapur
Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath Temple
Swayambhunath
Kathmandu Tour Map
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Information
What is Included
Our package includes all the following.
- Welcome dinner in Boudhanath Kathmandu upon arrival
- 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 1 night accommodation in Bhaktapur with breakfast
- Entrance to 7 UNESCO heritage sites
- Private car and driver for sightseeing
- Dedicated tour guide
- Private airport transfer service
- All entrance fees & taxes
- 24/7 support during your trip
Not Included
Our tours do not include the following expenses, however, we do provide assistance if needed to provide them for your holiday.
- Tourist visa fees
- International flight
- Personal expenses
- Non-specified meals
- Personal travel insurance
