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The Kathmandu City Tour in 6 Hours – Discover the Cultural Highlights is a perfect choice for those looking to experience the essence of Kathmandu in a short time. This tour is unique because it allows you to explore the city's most iconic cultural and historical landmarks in just a few hours, making it ideal for travelers with limited time. You’ll visit the revered Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu site, and the serene Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest in Nepal, offering a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere. The tour also includes a visit to the Patan Durbar Square, known for its intricate Newar architecture and historical significance, and the Swayambhunath Stupa, or Monkey Temple, which offers panoramic views of the city. Along with these stunning sites, you’ll learn about Kathmandu’s rich history and culture from an experienced guide, making it a perfect blend of adventure, learning, and spiritual discovery, all packed into one exciting half-day experience.
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Meeting and pickup
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1Swayambhu Mahachaitya
It has a compelling mix of each Hindu and Buddhist shrines and Stupas. It is popularly recognized amongst foreigners because the Monkey Temple thanks to the massive monkey populace living in the place. A large number of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swayambhu throughout the day. This shrine is perhaps the best place to observe religious harmony in Nepal. The largest crowds of people are seen here on Buddha's birthday which usually falls in May each year.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Patan Durbar Square
The journey around Patan Durbar square represents the history and culture of Newari. The floor is typical red bricks, tiled in square shape. The square includes old residential Newari buildings, numerous temples and structures built by the Newa's. Along with the square other city highlights that fascinate any tourist area, The Asoka Stupak, marking Patan's four corners (250 B.C), golden temple, ancient palaces, the Patan Museum that houses bronze carvings. Initially this museum was Malla Palace which is open daily. Patan Durbar Square (durbar means palace), a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the major attraction with the old royal palace and a host of artistically designed temples all within the square. The Patan Museum within the palace has a fine collection of metal craft, wood carvings and a precious Malla era throne.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Pashupatinath Temple
It is located on the banks of river Bagmati and is one of the main temples of Lord Shiva. The temple area is complete of different smaller temples of several Hindu deities which gives the whole place an atmosphere of a sacred paradise.There are around 492 temples, 15 Shivalayas (shrines of Lord Shiva) and 12 Jyotirlinga (phallic shrines) to explore.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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It is considered one of the biggest Stupas in South Asia which becomes constructed at the ancient exchange path to Tibet. Besides the main Stupa which turned into built-in a Nepali Buddhist fashion, there are over fifty Tibetan monasteries around the vicinity built with the aid of Tibetan traders and the large inflow of Tibetan refugees over the years. Here, you not best get to appreciate the remarkable artwork and structure of historic Nepal however that of neighboring Tibet as well.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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- 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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