Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour: 1–3 Days

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Duration: 2

Language: English

Overview

Step into Nepal’s cultural heart with the Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient temples, palaces, and vibrant Newar culture in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. This tour blends history, spirituality, and architecture for an immersive cultural experience.

Duration: Flexible (1–3 days)
Start/End Point: Kathmandu
Tour Type: Private / Guided
Difficulty: Easy – Walking-based

Highlights

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Palaces, courtyards, Kumari Ghar, Hanuman Dhoka Palace.
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple): Panoramic views, prayer wheels, and shrines.
Pashupatinath Temple: Sacred Hindu temple along the Bagmati River, cremation ghats.
Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest Buddhist stupas, Tibetan culture hub.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, artisan workshops.
Patan Durbar Square: Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, Patan Museum.
Changu Narayan Temple: Nepal’s oldest Hindu temple, 5th century, dedicated to Vishnu.
Garden of Dreams: Serene colonial-era garden in central Kathmandu.
Cultural Immersion: Experience Newar traditions, art, festivals, and architecture.

What’s Included

Private vehicle (car/van/jeep/hiace depending on group size)
Registered tour guide throughout the tour
Government taxes and service charges

What’s Excluded

Personal expenses including lunch/dinner
Tips for guide and driver
Entrance fees to UNESCO heritage sites

Entrance Fees (Approx. per site in NPR/USD):

Swayambhunath Stupa: 200
Kathmandu Durbar Square: 1,000
Patan Durbar Square: 1,000
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: 1,800 (~USD 15)
Changu Narayan Temple: 400
Boudhanath Stupa: 400
Pashupatinath Temple: 1,000

What To Expect

Day 1: Kathmandu

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to hotel.
Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa.
Evening free in Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Bhaktapur & Patan

Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple.
Explore Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Patan Museum.
Return to Kathmandu. Overnight stay.

Day 3: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath & Changu Narayan

Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Bagmati River ghats.
Explore Boudhanath Stupa and surrounding monasteries.
Optionally visit Changu Narayan Temple near Bhaktapur.
Departure or continue with other activities.

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