Private Half Day Tour in Kathmandu

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3 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Embark on a captivating half-day tour of Kathmandu Valley and uncover the capital's hidden gems. Select from three unique itineraries to visit two of the five iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, or Boudhanath Stupa. Durbar Squares are a historic palace courtyard inside Kathmandu Valley while temples are sacred religious sites to both Buddhists and Hindus. Come delve into the heart of Nepalese culture, marvel at ancient temples, and witness the daily lives of the locals within a short window of your precious time.

What's Included

Experienced Tour Guide
3 hour city tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Monuments entrance fees
Food and Drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

Please wait at your hotel lobby or at the entrance of your residential apartment in Kathmandu 10 minutes prior your pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the valley that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Although the construction of the square began in the third century, the major structures within it were added in later periods. The outer complex consists of a number of 16th-century temples built during the reign of Malla kings. These buildings are adorned with meticulously carved facades characteristic to Newari architecture. The central square is surrounded by palace complexes built during the Malla and Shah periods. The most well-known among them is the Nautale Durbar, a nine-story palace built by Prithvi Narayan Shah to commemorate the Unification of Nepal. A three-story temple called Kumari Chowk or Kumari Bahal is located at the southern edge of the Durbar square. This Malla-era temple is used as the residence of the Kumari, a young girl worshiped as a living embodiment of the Hindu Goddess Durga.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Swaymbhunath

    The second halt for this tour will now be at Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple. Swayambhunath features a large Stupa known as the Mahachaitya. The Tibetan name for the site means Sublime Trees, for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. However, Shingun may be of Nepal Bhasa name for the complex, Swayambhu, meaning self-sprung. For the Buddhist Newars, in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice Swayambhu occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudha. Besides, Swayambhu is a Hindu name. Additionally, the hilltop also offers you a 360 degree view of the valley.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd.

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