About this experience
As a traveler, you may want to see the history and the beauty mixed together. If that’s your choice then Kathmandu Valley Tour is something you wouldn’t want to miss. With its unique geography and incredible history, Kathmandu Valley Tour is a trip into one of the oldest cities infused with ancient culture and historical monuments.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Certified Professional Guide
- Entrance Fee in World Heritage Sites
- Transport by private vehicle for the sightseeing.
Not included
- Personal Expenses: Snacks and Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Any tips or gratuities for the guides.
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Accommodation
Itinerary and highlights
The religious Shiva Temple, for Darshan. It is Kathmandu's most visited temple of Lord Shiva. Its main attraction is the unique Shiva Linga displaying the eight faces of Lord Shiva. It is listed in UNESCO Heritage Site since 1979 AD.
The holiest shrine for Buddhist culture. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and in the world. It represents the Tibetan culture in Kathmandu. In the stupa, there are giant pairs of eyes looking out from the four sides which refer to Buddha's eyes and the wisdom eyes. These eyes symbolize the all-seeing ability of the Buddha. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979 AD.
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees', for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. It is the oldest stupa in Nepal (13 century) popularly known as “The Monkey Temple ''.
It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites which are popular for their traditional art and architecture, authentic culture, different styled temples, historical monuments, craftwork, magnificent windows, and many more. Some of the attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square are the ancient royal palace where the Kings of Kathmandu resided, Kal Bairav Temple, Taleju Bhawani, Swyat Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka Palace Museum, Gaddhi Baithak, and many more.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our team members will be there at the airport arrival terminal holding traveler's name cards.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nepal Social Treks and Expedition
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- International Flight ticket is not included in the package.
- Nepal Entry Visa Fees should be directly paid by the guest.
- In case of any emergencies Travel and medical insurance is not included in the package
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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