About this experience
This tour provides a highlight of the major UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu and provides an in depth view of the rich heritage of the city.
Try your luck at tossing a coin into the Swayambunath fountain for good luck and don't forget to circumnavigate the Boudanath Stupa with the Buddhist pilgrams
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Included is a light lunch at a rooftop restaurant adjacent to Boudanath Stupa with great views of the temple and its surrounds
- Bottled water
Not included
- Temple Fees are not included in the tour bring your passport as prices vary according to nationality
Itinerary and highlights
Walk through the historical capital of Kathmandu Durbar Square, also know as Hanuman Dhoka Square. We visit Trailokya Mohan Narayan Temple, The Basantapur Tower, Kal Bhairav, Ashok Vinayak, Kabindrapur, Taleju Temple, Kotilingeshwara Mahadev Temple, Indrapur and Vishnu temples and the courtyard of the Kumari Bahal. Whilst here call the Kumari's name and if you are lucky you may just catch a glimpse of the living goddess.
The Swayambhu temple sits atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley with panoramic views of the city below. This complex is home to a troop of monkey who roam the complex at will. If you are game you can climb the 365 steps to the stupa or for the less adventurous we can drive you to the top gates where you can visit with the climb
One of the largest temples of its type, Boudhanath Stupa is a pilgrimage site for thousand of Buddhist devotees every day.
For good luck, don't forget to circle the Stupa three times in a clockwise direction.
For a different perspective we stop for a basic lunch at a rooftop restaurant which provides a birdseye view of the Stupa and its activities
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath Temple is a sacred Hindu temple complex built on the banks of the Bagmati River. The temple itself can only be visited by Hindu's.
For non Hindu's the highlight of this complex are the open air cremation ghats along the Bagmati River when daily funeral piers are let to send the departed to the afterlife
Meeting and pickup information
- We meet in the courtyard of the Black Olives cafe on Chaksibari Marg in Thamel for an 8:30 am departure. Many customers choose to have a coffee or light breakfast at the Black Olives beforehand.
- For a small surcharge customers have the option of being picked up via a Rickshaw and taken to the start location* Note: with smaller groups we may just pick you up straight from your hotel in our tour vehicle.
Languages and tickets
- hi — Guide
- German — Guide
- Korean — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kathmandu Adventures Travel and Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- part of this tour will involve climbing steps, most can be avoided with the exception of Swayambunath so individuals can choose to wait at the entrance if they are not comfortable climbing steps
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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