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Kathmandu 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Private Full-Day Tour

Boudhanath StupaBhaktapur Durbar SquarView from Swayambhunath (Monkey) TempleKumari (Living Goddess)Buddhanath Stupa

About this experience

The Top 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour is a perfect one-day cultural tour in Kathmandu Valley for travelers who want to explore Nepal’s most famous heritage sites in a short time. This carefully designed tour covers the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, and the historic Durbar Squares with ancient temples and traditional architecture.
Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with an experienced local guide who will share the history, culture, and stories behind each site. We provide hotel pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu before the tour starts, and after the tour is completed, we will safely drop you back to your hotel.
This tour is an easy and convenient way to discover the rich culture, history, and spiritual beauty of Kathmandu Valley in just one day.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr–7 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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Private Kathmandu City Tour
Top 4 UNESCO Sites Private: Discover the heart of Kathmandu on a group tour, covering Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath.
Duration: 6 hours: The tour lasts approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Inclusions: This option does not include meals, soft drinks, or entrance fees.
Route of tour: Swayambhunath - Patan Durbar Square - Pashupatinath - Boudhanath.
Comfortable Private Vehicle : Air-conditioned private electric car, SUV, or electric van (depending on group size)
Pickup included
All Inclusive Private Tour
All Inclusive Private Tour: Enjoy a premium service with expert guides, luxury transport, Lunch and entrance fees.
Duration: 6 hours: The tour is approximately 5 to 6 hours.

Delicious Lunch : A delicious meal (traditional Nepali set) is included.
Luxury Private Vehicle : Travel in comfort with our luxury private electric vehicle (EV), ensuring a smooth and eco-friendly journey.

Entrance Fees and Lunc: Entrance fees to 4 heritage sites.
Pickup included
Pashupati Evening Arati Tour
Group Tour : Group Tour, Professional Guide, and Comfortable Electric Vehicle.
Note: Only Evening Pashupati Arati
Pashupati Evening Arati Tour: Witness the mesmerizing evening Aarati at Pashupatinath Temple with chants, lights, and divine ambiance by the Bagmati River.
Duration: 3 hours: Total time: 2 to 3 hours
Route of tour: Hotel in Kathmandu → Drive to Pashupatinath Temple → Attend Evening Aarati by the Bagmati River → Drive back to the Hotel
Pickup & drop off : Air-conditioned private electric car, SUV, or electric van (depending on group size)
Entrance fess excluded : 1000 Nepali Rupees per person.
Pickup included
Group Tour: Top 4 Major Sites
Top 4 UNESCO Sites Group Tour: Discover the heart of Kathmandu on a group tour, covering Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath.
Duration: 5 hours: 5 hours: The tour lasts approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Inclusions: : This option does not include meals, soft drinks, or entrance fees.
Share Tour: 4 UNESCO Heritage: Comfortable AC transport (Electric Van or Toyota Hiace) is provided.
Shared Tour: 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites: Comfortable AC transport (Electric Van or Toyota Hiace) is provided.
Pickup included
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr–7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr–7 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

  • Air-conditioned private tourist vehicle.
  • English Speaking Professional Tour guide.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle

Not included

  • All City sightseeing monument entrance fees (Around NPR 2700)
  • Tips for the guide & driver (Tipping is Expected)

Itinerary and highlights

Pashupatinath is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated five kilometer east of Kathmandu at the bank of Bagmati River. The temple has two golden roofs and four silver doors and is a holy place of pilgrimage that attracts tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year in spring. At the banks of the Bagmati River one can also observe the cremation ritual of Hindus.

Bouddhanath stupa located 6 km to the east of Kathmandu and is believed to be built in the 5th century AD. The Stupa is one of the biggest Buddhist Stupas in the world and is ringed by Buddhist lamas and monasteries. Bouddhanath is a holy stupa for Tibetan Buddhists who come here in thousands in winter to pay their honor.

Swayambhunath / Monkey Temple is a 2500 years old stupa situated on a hillock about 77 m above the ground level. The hillock gives a wonderful view of the Katmandu valley. The dome on top with painted eyes on four sides symbolize the all-seeing eyes of Buddha. Swayambhunath is a religious shrine of Buddhists. Two Buddhist monasteries within the complex and a temple of Haratima where both Buddhists and Hindus worship form other attractions of the places. The temple of Manjushree and the Anandakuti Bihar are a short walk from the main site.

Patan Durbar Square is home to the former Patan Royal Family. The most photographed of Kathmandu’s 3 Durbar Squares, it features a remarkable display of Newari architecture. Its main attractions include the Krishna Temple, with its 21 golden pinnacles, Rudra Varna Mahavihar, a Buddhist Monastery that houses local treasures, and the central courtyard of Mul Chowk.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We offer hassle-free transfers to and from any location in Kathmandu and Patan.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Green Valley Nepal Treks & Research Hub Pvt Ltd

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Customers must be Hindu in order to enter into Pashupatinath Temple

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–7 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We offer hassle-free transfers to and from any location in Kathmandu and Patan.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 7+. 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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