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Kathmandu Private Tour - Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites in the Heart of Nepal

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Kathmandu

Immerse yourself in the spirituality and history of the Kathmandu Valley with our Kathmandu Private Tour. Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites in one day and experience the unique synergy of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Swayambhunath Temple - Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the holy ground which is equally important for the Buddhist and Hindu communities. Listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal, the stupa is also called “The Monkey Temple”. You can see many monkeys roaming freely in the periphery of the temple. The main attractions of the Swayambhunath is a large dome on the top of a tree-covered hill, many large statues of Buddha around the hill, a thunder scepter (Vajra), and many shrines, gravestones, temples on the hill, offering places, and souvenir shops. You can explore the base of the hill which contains a perfect walkway and see the Hindu temples side by side with the Buddhist shrines and main stupa in harmony. Then you will head in the course of the western boundary of the Swayambhunath. You will see a sacred pond where people throw away coins for fun. Vendors are everywhere around the region with many Thanka arts and gorgeous souvenirs. On reaching the western side, big statues of Buddha can be found. You then will walk around the hill and find many prayers wheels of special sizes almost in every section around the mountain.
Amideva Buddha Park - Right near the hill where Swayambhunath temple is located, you can see a park that has three large statues of Shakyamuni Buddha. It is the Amidevi Buddha Park that is a small hangout place but very beautiful with glistening golden statues of Buddha and attractive attire in the periphery.
Kathmandu Durbar Square - Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the royal squares of Kathmandu valley. You will see many historic and religious sites and architectural structures are in being reconstructed. However, there are however many locations around the area that are still a must-visit place. You will see big statues of many Bhairavs and visit the Hanuman Dhoka named due to a statue of Hanuman placed in the entrance. Also, you can explore the Kumari Ghar the place where the dwelling and living goddesses of Nepal reside. You will locate the vicinity energetic as there are close by humans and additionally nearby agencies selling artistic items and Thanka products around.
Basantapur Tower - Basantapur Tower is one of the attractive places to visit in Durbar square.
Degu Taleju Temple - Located in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Taleju temple was built in 1564.
Kumari Chowk - Visit a sacred attraction at Kumari Chowk, a courtyard inside a red-brick, three-level building that was once home to Kumari, a girl selected to be the town’s living goddess until she reaches puberty and becomes a mere mortal.
Kala Bairav - It is a statue of Bhairav in Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Patan Royal Palace - What an amazing place around Durbar Square of Patan? Located in Lalitpur, situated in the midtown of Lalitpur and the oldest royal palaces of Patan. Krishna Temple, Tulaja Devi Temples, Patan Museum, Golden temple, Mangal Bazar are the major attractions of visiting here.
Patan Durbar Square - It is another “Royal Courtyard” located in Kathmandu Valley. It is the adobe for Newari architecture as you will find many temples and artistic creations established by the Newar community there. It is an ancient Malla palace with the floor layered with red bricks in the main square. It specifically consists of three courtyards: Sundari Chowk, Mul Chowk, and Keshav Narayan Chowk. First, you will visit the Sundari Chowk which has many statues and stoned sculptures. Then move along the Mul Chowk which has many temples. And Finally, the museum of Patan Durbar Square is the Keshav Narayan Chowk. You will see many things related to historical eastern civilization. The main attraction in the area is the Krishna Temple made using only stones with 21 shrines and carvings of Ramayana and Mahabharat. There is also a big bell in the same lane. Other temples there are Shankar Narayan Temple, Rudravarna Mahavihar, Macchehendranath Temple, and Mahaboudha Temple.
Taleju Mandir Temple - After a fire in 1676, this temple was rebuilt by Srinivasa Malla.
Patan Museum - While visiting Patan Durbar Square, you must go to the Museum of Patan. It is worth to visit inside the museum which you can observe a lot of old statues and carved windows and wooden pillar.
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar) - Another important spot is the golden temple in Patan. It is a 12th-century temple with bronze statues. Covered in silver and golden decorations the temple is a pagoda-style temple with a golden image of Lord Buddha with a large prayer wheel.
Vishwanath Mandir Temple - During the reign of Siddhi Narsingh Malla, this temple was built and dedicated to God Shiva.
Bhimsen Temple - Build-in 1680 by Srinivasa Malla, the Bhimsen temple is worshiped as a god of business and trade by Newar Community.
Pashupatinath Temple - Pashupatinath is a Hindu Temple complex which consists of over 500 shrines and temples. It is the main temple for all Shiva devotees. As you enter the temple complex, you will find many pagoda structures around along with a clean atmosphere. It covers around 0.64 hectares of land in total near the bank of Holy river Bagmati. The main temple is a pagoda-style structure with a two-level of the roof and a big bronze statue of Bull facing the temple. Other than the artistic importance, the temple complex is the cremation spot for all Hindu which takes place at the bank of the temple on the platforms created there. You can also observe Sadhus performing their daily activities there who are living there.
Boudhanath Stupa - As Nepal is also influenced by Buddhism, the Boudhanath Stupa is a symbol for it. The Stupa is a 36 meters high large dome-shaped structure that is surrounded by many prayer wheels and picture carvings of Buddha in the base of the Stupa. You can see the fluttering prayer flags hovering in the sky, as well as sweet scent of incense sticks, filling the atmosphere there. It is one of the largest Stupa in Nepal and an important Buddhist site in Kathmandu. At the time of prayers, the chants that echo the Stupa will fill your ears with a strong spiritual melody. Aside from the main stupa, there are other several small stupas, eateries and souvenir shops that you can make your moment there more interesting.

What's Included

Entry to all Heritage sites covered.
Guided tours with a professional.
Private car transportation.
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within the ring road, Bouddha area included.

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Located in Kathmandu, Nepal, the Kathmandu Valley stands out for its distinctive blend of history and spirituality. It’s a place where the major Eastern religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, merge to create a unique harmonious coexistence. Experience this remarkable intermingling of spirituality and history with the Triple 1 Day Treat, which takes you to three prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a day.

The tour includes Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, the aesthetically appealing Patan Durbar Square renowned for its art, Swayambhunath (also known as Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa - the largest Buddhist stupa, and Pashupatinath- the most sacred Hindu site in Nepal. This day tour offers you the opportunity to explore a unique fusion of spirituality and a rich ancient history that extends to almost a millennium.

The contemporary meets the ancient in a timeless manner that only the Kathmandu Valley can offer. It is, indeed, the perfect way to understand the incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites situated in the Kathmandu Valley.

Location

Swayambhunath Temple

Swayamhu Circle Road,

Cancellation Policy

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

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Raccoon_me

May 4, 2024

Om Shanti Shanti! - If I could put here 100 stars instead of 5, I’d do it in a heartbeat. Shanti, your guide on 7 Heritage UNESCO trip - is a star herself. Professional, polite, attentive, service-minded, smart and knowledgeable, I was so lucky to have her on my first day in Kathmandu. It’s worth every penny you pay for your private tour. I felt so welcome and safe during the whole day, this matters for solo travelers! It’s a lot of information to digest at once but at the same time it’s the best way to see all in one if you are limited in time and your guide will make sure you don’t get too tired or bored, always checking on you and leading with good pace. Shanti took great care of myself and my needs, and I’m very grateful she was my guide in creating all those amazing memories. Visiting Nepal was my dream since a while and this tour showed me so many reasons to fall in love with Nepalese culture. Thank you guys for this smooth experience, special thanks to Shanti!