2 Days Kathmandu 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
Trip Facts
Overview
Kathmandu 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour - Overview
The Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO World Heritage monument zones within a few kilometres of each other – one of the densest concentrations of World Heritage anywhere. Seeing them all in one day leads to “temple fatigue”, so this tour spreads them across two relaxed days with an expert guide.
The seven sites
- Kathmandu Durbar Square – Hanuman Dhoka palace and the Kumari Ghar.
- Swayambhunath – the hilltop “Monkey Temple” stupa.
- Pashupatinath – Nepal’s holiest Shiva temple on the Bagmati.
- Boudhanath – one of the largest stupas in the world.
- Patan Durbar Square – Krishna Mandir and the Patan Museum.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square – 55-Window Palace and Nyatapola temple.
- Changunarayan – the oldest temple in the valley, with 5th-century inscriptions.
Itinerary
Start at Swayambhunath for morning views over the city, then explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and catch a glimpse of the living goddess Kumari. After lunch visit Pashupatinath and end the day walking the kora around Boudhanath at sunset.
- Altitude: 1400
- Accommodation: -
- Meals: -
Morning in Patan Durbar Square and the Golden Temple, then drive to hilltop Changunarayan. Afternoon in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Taumadhi square and the potters’ square; taste juju dhau before returning to your hotel.
- Altitude: 1541
- Accommodation: -
- Meals: -
Our Costs
Cost Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide (Hindi-speaking guide on request).
- Entrance fees to all listed sites.
- Drinking water and government taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Hotel accommodation.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the includes.
- Donations, puja materials and personal expenses.
- Tips for guide and driver.
FAQ's
All seven sites charge separate fees for foreigners, and they are included in the price. SAARC and Chinese nationals receive reduced rates.
It is possible with a very early start, but we recommend two days for a relaxed experience.
This is a sightseeing-only package. We can add hotel nights on request.
Non-Hindus can visit the complex and ghats but not the main temple courtyard.
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees, and shoes that are easy to remove.
