Kathmandu: 1-Day Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
ID: GYG239627-413787
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore 4 of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley in a private car and immerse in the area’s history and culture with an English-speaking guide.
Discover 4 different UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley including the Pashupathinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swyambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Learn the history from an English-speaking guide and embark on a 6-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Begin the tour at Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of the royal palaces and known as one of the cultural and political hubs of Nepal. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu Durbar Square is also one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties.
Swayambhunath Temple
Continue the tour and head to the Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the “Monkey temple”. Situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city, it is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. The painted eyes on the 4 sides of the main stupa represent wisdom and compassion. One can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of the 5th century.
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world and a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Boudhanath is located on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of the Kassapa Buddha.
Pashupatinath Temple
On the last stop of the tour, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati River to the eastern side of Kathmandu. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. Though some of the buildings in the Pashupati area were damaged, the main building remained intact during the 2015 earthquake.
Highlights
- Learn about the history and culture of Kathmandu Valley and Nepal
- Enjoy beautiful views of Kathmandu city from the Monkey Temple
- Admire the architecture of Pashupatinath Temple, a scared Hindu temple
- Visit the Buddhist sites of Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop off service from Kathmandu hotels located within the city ring road is included
Entrance fees and tips are not included in the price
Meals and drinks are not provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service inside Kathmandu city is included.
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.
