Kathmandu: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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Country: Nepal
Description
Enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu. Visit Durbar (Palace) Square and see many old temples. Learn about the history of this ancient city.
In the morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.”
First stop is Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicenter of religious and cultural life. The square is full of temples and old buildings in the Newari architectural style, such as the Hanuman Dhoka and Taleju Temple.
Afterwards, you’ll visit Swoyambhunath Stupa. Said to be one of the oldest Buddhist shrines in the world, it is set high on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley.
Next stop is Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River.
Finally visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist shrine 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.
At the end of the day you’ll be dropped back to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Highlights
- Visit Durbar (Palace) Square, an area filled with old temples
- Learn about the culture and history of Kathmandu from your local guide
- See important shrines and beautiful architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup from your hotel, homestay or apartment in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
