3 Days Kathmandu Valley heritage sites KORA Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Early morning, visit Boudhanath stupa, Pasupatinath temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square
3 stops
1
Boudhanath Stupa
Day tour starts as your guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you for a morning drive to Baudha. Experience the tranquility around Boudhanath stupa. Situated 8 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu, Boudhanath, is one of the most imposing landmarks in Kathmandu. The 36-meter-high stupa of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. Built in the shape of a mandala designed to replicate the Gyangtse of Tibet, the stupa was renovated by Licchhavi rulers in the 8th century.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Pashupatinath Temple
Pay your visit to the scared Hindu Pashupatinath temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. The largest temple complex in Nepal, it stretches on both sides of the Bagmati River which is considered holy by Hindus. The main pagoda style temple has a gilded roof, four sides covered in silver and wood carvings of the finest quality.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
The Bhaktapur Durbar Square lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. It is the living representation of how the entire Valley would have looked like during medieval periods. The city has glorious architecture; sky-high Pagoda style temples, fine clay pottery, and massive royal courtyards dating back to the 12th century.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Explore Patan Durbar square, visit Newari town Bungmati, Khokana and Kirtipur
3 stops
4
Patan Durbar Square
Start your day with a visit to Patan Durbar square its alleys, royal palace, Buddhist vihars. Patan's preserved' ancestral uniqueness distinguishes Patan as a different environment to experience in a short travel. Patan is also known City of Beauty and its unique Durbar Squares, temples, alleys, cuisine, hospitality and religious tolerance justify the pre-historic status of the city.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
After then learn about newari lifestyle by strolling around Bungmati and Khokana Town. Visit the Newari villages of Bungamati and Khokana on a day trip from Kathmandu. See traditional houses and experience a culture reminiscent of medieval times. Visit the Rato Machhendranath and Karya Binayak temples, and see master woodcarvers at work. Admire the traditional houses and centuries-old traditions of Bungamati and Khokana. Visit the Rato Machhendranath Temple, dating back to the 16th century.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Drive back to Kirtipur and explore Newari settlements with a view of Kathmandu. Kirtipur, located on a hill to the southwest of central Kathmandu, one of several ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley that were once independent, but now make up part of greater Kathmandu. Kirtipur is thought to be one of the oldest settlements in the valley. It’s a prime destination to learn about the Newar people, who are one of Nepal’s many distinct ethnic groups and the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley. Come to Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views. Wandering around its winding streets feels like walking through a traditional Nepali village, yet Kirtipur offers some of the finest views of sprawling Kathmandu and the hills and mountains beyond. It’s full of cobblestone streets, old brick houses with elaborately carved door and window frames, and multitiered pagodas. Many travelers don’t visit Kirtipur , yet it’s worth visiting.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Discover Pharping, ramble around Kathmandu Durbar square and Swyambhunath Stupa
3 stops
7
Early morning after breakfast go for a visit to Pharping. Pharping, 19 km south of Kathmandu in Nepal, is known as the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara. Other important religious sites are Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and self-arising Ganesh near Asura Cave.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Kathmandu Durbar Square
At last visit the capital of Royal Kathmandu Durbar Square and enjoy magnificent view of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath Stupa. Kathmandu is an incredibly diverse historic city with breathtaking Newari architecture, centuries old Hindu and Buddhist religious sites along with dedicated tourist-friendly accommodations and restaurants. Stepping into Kathmandu is like stepping into another world that everybody should experience at least once in their lifetime.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Swayambhu Mahachaitya
Find peace and prayers on the little hillock of Swaymbhunath in the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley. Also known as the "Monkey Temple" among visitors from abroad, Swayambhunath sits atop its hill, overlooking most parts of the valley. This is a good place to catch panoramic views of the city. The site itself has stood as a hallmark of faith and harmony for centuries. The glory of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started from this point.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pick up and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road is offered. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
• Our only goal is to see smile on the guest face after the completion of the tour. This is why we packaged this tour keeping due respect on quality of the tour with all major tourist spot around Kathmandu valley and not on the price of the tour.

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