Private Tour of Swyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

This 4-hour private sightseeing tour of the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu will give you an opportunity to witness the ancient art, culture and traditions of different time periods in Nepal. On this tour, you will learn about the different dynasties who ruled in Kathmandu. In addition, you will get to go to the Buddhist site Swayambunath (the Monkey Temple).

What's Included

Expert tour guide
Entrance fees
Transportation by Private Vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Any meals
Other Activities
Travel Insurance

Meeting and pickup

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

We offer pick up and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu

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Meeting point

Please visit our corporate office in Kathamndu, follow with google map to reach us.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Your expert English-speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:30am or 1 pm to take you for your 4-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. First, stop is Kathmandu Durbar Square. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmadu Durbar Sqaure is one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also know as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace or Basantapur Durbar Square. 

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Swaymbhunath

    After that, head to Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath, also know as the "Monkey Temple", situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main stupa represents wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Sutpa represents the entire world. Swayambhunath also could not escape from the devastating earthquake of April 25th, 2015, but one can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of 5th century. After that, your Kathmandu sightseeing tour ends and you will be transferred back to your hotel at 1:30 pm or 5 pm .

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Minimum age is 13 years
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