Half day sightseeing Kathmandu ( Swaymbunath stupa and Pasupati temple)

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy Half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City, Swoyambhunath stupa and Pasupatinath temple which are UNESCO Heritage site located in Kathmandu valley with experience tour guide. Swoyambhunath Stupa is located at hilltop offering excellent view of Kathmandu Valley floor and Himalayan ranges. Swoyambhunath stupa is perhaps best place to see cultural harmony of Hindus and Buddhist in Nepal.

We visit another very prominent and religious sites called Pasupatinath Temple. A temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Built in the 5th century, it is one of the eight UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. It is also a cremation site where the last rites of Hindus are performed. The rituals of cremation is not for the faint hearted; still visitors are seen watching curiously from across the river from the hillside. There are around 492 temples, 15 Shivalayas (shrines of Lord Shiva) and 12 Jyotirlinga (phallic shrines) to explore.

What's Included

Private transportation
A professional tour guide
Breakfast
Bottled water
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all the travelers from touristic hub - Thamel and its surrounding area

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Swaymbhunath

    We drive to Swaymbunath Stupa for sightseeing. Swaymbunath temple also called as Monkey temple. It is 15 to 20 minutes driving from touristic hub Thamel. Swaymbunath is one of the World heritage site in Nepal.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Pashupatinath Temple

    After swaymbunath , we do sightseeing in Pasupatinath temple.Pasupatinath Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva in Hinduism.Shiva is one of the God in Hinduism.Observe the amazing living museum of ancient religious site.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tour Guide in Nepal

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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