Kathmandu Full-Day Tour: Exploring Buddhist Temples and World Heritage Sites
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Kathmandu
Embark on a full-day tour in Kathmandu to explore Buddhist temples and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swoyambhunath, and discover the unique synergy between Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kopan Monastery - To understand the Buddhist temples in Kathmandu and Buddhist religious backgrounds of the people of Nepal. Two of the most important religious sites are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Boudhanath and Swoyambhunath including another site of Nepal famous Monastery - Kopan.

The tour begins with a private car coming to the hotel in Kathmandu at 9 am. The drive to Kopan is quick and relaxing in the private car takes an hour to reach Kopan. Explore the Kopan Monastery and around 10.30 am you are welcome to attend the Daily Dharma Talk (Mo - Fri). Explore around Kopan Monastery with the guide and enjoy lunch in the Kopan café (Lunch is not included in the package) seeing the beautiful Kathmandu valley.

  • Boudhanath Stupa - It is a quick trip to Boudhanath arrives at about 1.30 pm. This is the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal and the third-largest in the world. It is hard to appreciate the immense size of the Boudhanath Stupa until it is seen in person.

Boudhanath is home to the largest Tibetan community outside of Tibet. The stupa is surrounded by numerous Buddhist monasteries. The guide provided will explain the Buddhist symbolism which at Boudhanath is strongly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

  • Swayambhunath Temple - Swoyambhunath stupa is another important part to explore for Buddhist hub. It is the highest point of Kathmandu valley and able to see the 360-degree view of Kathmandu Valley from the top. Explore around terrace steps, stupas, shopping centers, and World peace pond offer you a unique part of Swoyambhunath stupas.

It is also called ‘Monkey Temple’ because of all the rhesus monkeys that call this place home. Their many antics delight visitors as they are always doing something interesting.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (inside ringroad and Boudha area)
  • Entrance fee included
  • Guided by a professional tour guide
  • Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Kopan Monastery serves as an educational hub for Monks, offering courses in Buddhist philosophy, meditation, retreats, and the practice of Buddhism. Boudhanath and Swoyambhunath are two Buddhist UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu.

Enjoy a serene full-day excursion to these two World Heritage Sites and Kopan Monastery, a journey towards true joy and liberation. The excursion kicks off at 9 am from your hotel with a private vehicle escort to Kopan, where serenity and enlightenment await. Venture next to the grand Boudhanath Stupa, the nucleus of the largest Tibetan community beyond Tibet’s borders.

Subsequently, the excursion leads to Swayambhu, colloquially known as the \

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Location
Kopan Monastery
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeffrey
Oct 25, 2019
Great place to visited - We acutely when with a friend who is a Buddhist monk in kopang Monerstrey she was so informed & interesting about this wonderful place just to listen to her talk about the area must be a place to visited when you go over
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Shauna_f
Sep 13, 2016
This is not a full day tour...unless... - <p>This is not a full day tour...unless you want to listen to 2.5 hours religious sermon ! Guide was knowledgeable and the tour is interesting.</p>
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