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Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

About this experience

Why Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Tour?

· Visit Pashupatinath temple: one among 4 most significant religious sites for devotees and disciples of Shiva in Asia.

· Explore one of the most sacred Buddhist Stupas in Nepal Swayambhunath Stupa teeming with Shrines and Monasteries.

· Get fascinated by the most sophisticated architectural paragon of Patan full of Hindu shrines, Buddhist monuments, wonderful cravings and several more.

· Witness the massive Stupa of Buddha (36 meters high) dominating the skyline in incredible Boudhanath Stupa.

· Take back with you the memorable moments and photographs of these incredible landmarks listed as UNESCO world heritage sites.

Who can go on this brief UNESCO tour?

From children to busy adults and delicate elderly, this tour is suited for anyone.

At a glance

  • Duration: 24 hr
  • Private experience

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Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour24 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languageshi (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 24 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

  • Seasoned, government licensed, finesse guide with proper English or French speaking skills.
  • Private vehicle to get you to today’s destinations.
  • Entrance fees of 4 UNESCO heritage sites & government taxes.
  • Bottle of mineral water during tour.
  • Dinner: Nepali cuisine in Nepali style restaurant.

Not included

  • Tips for guide and driver.
  • Other expenses not mentioned above.
  • Lunch, beverage and other snacks during the day.

Itinerary and highlights

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Languages and tickets

  • hi — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Himalayan Holyland Treks and Expedition

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Single day : UNESCO World Heritage Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
  • Get ready for one of the most memorable days of your life where you will visit 4 beauties of Kathmandu valley, each popular and having social and cultural importance. These sites are explored by many visitors every day. The itinerary of this day can be adjusted as per preference. We commence our tour with a tour to Pashupatinath Temple. You will experience an unparalleled blend of religious, cultural and spiritual experience in this divine temple. This temple draws many devotees and pilgrims from the subcontinent of India and other Hindu followers over the world. Proceeding with our trip, we will land next in Bouddhanath Stupa. Bouddhanath Stupa has held its head high as a paragon of Buddhist belief and one of its prime attractions is the 36-meter-tall Buddha monument. This stupa is also called “Chorten Chenpo '' meaning Great Tower or “Great Stupa”. Many pilgrims from India and China visit this stupa for its religious ceremonies. Our guide will enlighten you about the destinations of this day as we visit them. We head towards Patan that is regarded as one of oldest Buddhist Cities in the world. We visit Patan Durbar Square and explore the Patan Museum, Krishna temple and many more. You will be astonished to witness the Patan Museum that is one of the best museums in Asia homing innumerous Bronze statues and religious objects. Towards the end ,we head to Final destination of our trip, which is Swoyambhunath temple commonly referred to as Monkey temple. You will witness Nepal’s largest image of Sakyamuni Buddha sitting on a high pedestal on the west side of Swoyambhu. The stupa is filled by the shrines, monuments, Chaityas and statues of Hindus and Buddhist deities like Manjushri, Saraswati etcetera. We will arrive back at our hotel after roaming around all these stunning UNESCO sites. We can end our day with some strolling and shopping in the colorful bazaar of Kathmandu city.

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 24 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
hi (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. 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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