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Kathmandu Valley Full Day Tour

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This full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu includes several prominent religious monuments. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a World Heritage site located in front of the old royal palace, and learn about the former Kathmandu Kingdom from your professional guide. Continue on to see the Tibetan Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath and visit Pashupatinath Temple — a shrine that honors Lord Shiva — both sacred sites designated by UNESCO. Finish at the imposing Bouddhanath stupa, the largest in Kathmandu Valley. Full-day tour of Kathmandu landmarks Visit the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa and Pashupatinath Temple Marvel at the sacred Bouddhanath stupa Learn about Tibetan Buddhism from a knowledgeable guide .
• Visit the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa and Pashupatinath Temple
• Learn about Tibetan Buddhism from a knowledgeable guide

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr–7 hr

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Kathmandu Valley Full Day Tour
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Time on the tour1 hr–7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), Korean (live guide), cmn (live guide), Japanese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

What is included

  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Entrance fee to visit UNESCO sites ( approx 2500.00 NPR per person

Itinerary and highlights

We will collect you from your hotel about 9-30 am and take you on day tour and the Tour starts with a tour to  Swayambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey Temple, which is located on a hillock 3 km west of Kathmandu, it is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal. It is said to have evolved spontaneously when the valley was created out of a primordial lake more than 2,000 years ago. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises.

Then, we will take you to visit Kathmandu Durbar Squire which is situated in the heart of old Kathmandu city at Basantapur, it never fails to impress first-time visitors with its ensemble of palaces, courtyards, and temples built during the Malla period. The Durbar Square includes the Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, the historic seat of the royalty; the magnificent Taleju Temple towering more than 40 meters; Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari; Ashok Vinayak, also called Kathmandu Ganesh, a temple without a filial ; and Kal Bhairav, the God of Wrath. The capital takes its name from the giant pagoda of Kasthamandap, which is said to have been built out of a single tree. Since the time of the Malla kings, the Durbar Square has been the city’s social, religious and political focal point.

In the afternoon, after visiting the Kathmandu Durbar squire,  We will visit Bouddhanath Stupa which is located 8km to the east of downtown Kathmandu, Bauddhanath is one of the most imposing landmarks in Kathmandu, visible as soon as you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport. It is the largest stupa in the Kathmandu Valley and is the center of Tibetan Buddhism.

In the last, You will drive to Pasupatinath Temple which is located 5 km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva is considered one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. The two-tiered pagoda with golden roofs and silver doors houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple existed before 400 A.D. Near the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River lies Guheswari, where, according to mythology, a portion of Sati Devi, Lord Shiva’s consort, fell when a grief-stricken Shiva wandered aimlessly across the earth carrying her dead body on his shoulders following her self-immolation. After visiting all 4 places, we will take you back to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up from your Hotel

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • Korean — Guide
  • cmn — Guide
  • Japanese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Nepal Social Treks and Expedition

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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 1 hr–7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up from your Hotel
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), Korean (live guide), cmn (live guide), Japanese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 1+. 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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