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Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour – UNESCO World Heritage Sites

About this experience

Kathmandu City Sightseeing is a day tour at the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu Durbar Square with age old palaces, temples and shrines. Swayambhunath 'Monkey Temple' located atop hill with great view of Kathmandu City. Tourist popularly call it as 'Monkey Temple' due to many monkeys residing at it's forested area. Pashupatinath,the holiest Hindu temple of Lord Shiva located at the banks of holy Bagmati River. Hindu funeral rituals are performed at it's river bank. One can also notice many 'Sadhu's holy men at the temple. Then finally Bouddhanth, the largest Buddhist Stupa inside the Kathmandu Valley.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr–6 hr
  • Private experience

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Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr–6 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Transportation by A/C private vehicle.
  • Professional English speaking city guide.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • Monuments entrance fees
  • Meals, Drinks, Photography etc.
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Kathmandu Durbar Square is the ancient seat of royalty with old palaces, temples, shrines. (Some part being restored due to earthquake)

Swayambhunath 'Monkey Temple' is a Buddhist Stupa located atop hill providing panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.

Pashupatinath is the Hindu temple of Lord Shiva located at the holy Bagmati River.

Boudhanath is the biggest Buddhist Stupa inside the Kathmandu Valley located closer to Pashupatinath Temple.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick-up from inside the Kathmandu City

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Himalayan Luxury Holidays Pvt. Ltd.

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dust Mask (Recommended).
  • A small amount of walking is involved.
  • The entrance fee is approximately NPR 2,800 per person and can be paid on-site.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr–6 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick-up from inside the Kathmandu City
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 5+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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