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Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour

Explore seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, from Boudhanath Stupa to the medieval city of Bhaktapur, plus Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot.

Duration
4 Days
Max Altitude
2,175 m
Difficulty
Easy
Group Size
1–15
Best Season
All year
Start / End
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accommodation
3-star hotel in Kathmandu
Activity
Tours

Trip Overview

This short cultural tour is perfect before or after a trek. With a licensed tour guide you will visit the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and the royal Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.

Trip Highlights

  • Boudhanath and Swayambhunath stupas
  • Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati river
  • Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur
  • Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot (2,175 m)

Detailed Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

    Airport pick-up and evening walk in Thamel.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing

    Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

  3. 3

    Day 3: Patan and Bhaktapur, drive to Nagarkot

    Newari architecture, then sunset over the Himalayas.

  4. 4

    Day 4: Nagarkot sunrise and departure

    Sunrise view, drive back to Kathmandu airport.

What’s Included

Cost Includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Licensed city tour guide
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing
  • All entrance fees

Cost Excludes

  • International flights and visa
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Personal expenses and tips

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