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Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kathmandu city tours in one day on this private guided tour with private transport. The tour includes visits to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupati Temple and is conducted by a professional guide who will explain the religious, cultural and historical significance of these four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This tour is selected to give a good overview of the religious, historical and cultural significance of the various sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from all hotels inside the ring road including Buddha area.
Itinerary
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1Swaymbhunath
The trip begins with a private vehicle that goes to Swayambhu, also known as Monkey Temple because of the abundance of Rhesus monkeys that call this place home. It's up to the long stairs to the top of the hill where there is an incredible overlook of the Kathmandu Valley. On top is a large stupa as well as a number of Hindu temples. Your guide will explain the unique synergy between Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Kathmandu Durbar Square
The next stop is Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is home of almost 60 temples, old royal palace, museum and a chance to see The Kumari or Living Goddess. The trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square also includes a side visit to the Hippie Mecca of Freak Street. It was here in the late 60s and early 70s that the Hippies found legal marijuana and spiritual experiences. The hippies, along with the legal marijuana are now gone, but the place now features interesting little boutique shops and eateries.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Kumari Chowk
Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is a living goddess in Nepal. Kumari literally means virgin in Nepali and was the name of the goddess Durga as a child.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Situated in Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, Kala Bairav is the most dangerous form of Lord Shiva.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Pashupatinath Temple
This tour is composed of small groups and conducted by professional guides who will explain the religious, cultural and historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Pashupatinath Temple
This is the most sacred place for Hindus in Nepal and one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus around the world. The guide will explain the various temples that make up the site. There are numerous cremation ghats where the faithful's ashes are scattered into the sacred waters of the Bagmati River.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
7Boudhanath Stupa
The trip moves on to Boudhanath to view the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. This is home to the largest community of Tibetans outside of Tibet. Enjoy lunch at a rooftop restaurant (on your own) for a fantastic view of the stupa.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact the local tour operator after booking to confirm your pickup location; tour operator contact information will be on your confirmation voucher.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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