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UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu: Explore Seven Iconic Locations in One Day
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Kathmandu
Embark on a thrilling UNESCO World Heritage tour in Kathmandu, exploring seven iconic locations in just one day. Discover ancient architecture and spirituality in Nepal’s finest sites.
Embark on a thrilling UNESCO World Heritage tour in Kathmandu, exploring seven iconic locations in just one day. Discover ancient architecture and spirituality in Nepal’s finest sites.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Swayambhunath - Swayambhunath Stupa aka “The Monkey Temple,” is located on the top of Kathmandu. It has 365 stairs to be actual that contains you to the top for the exceptional view of the city itself. You can locate many small shrines and souvenir shops on the way to top with monkeys roaming around freely. You are free to take pix on the road,…
- Swayambhunath - Swayambhunath Stupa aka “The Monkey Temple,” is located on the top of Kathmandu. It has 365 stairs to be actual that contains you to the top for the exceptional view of the city itself. You can locate many small shrines and souvenir shops on the way to top with monkeys roaming around freely. You are free to take pix on the road, and some monkeys would possibly pose for a photo too. As the top, you will see a sizeable gold-plated thunderbolt (Vajra). It is one of the intriguing monuments there. Also, right next to it is the large white dome with a cubical top. It is the Swayambhunath stupa that did now not fall even` though many other temples around the area crumbled after the earthquake of 2015. You will also see many prayers wheels of special sizes nearly in every section around the Swayambhunath.
What's Included
- Private vehicle transportation
- Proficient English-speaking guide
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Included entry fees to seven heritage sites
- Private vehicle transportation
- Proficient English-speaking guide
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Included entry fees to seven heritage sites
What's Not Included
- Lunch in Bhaktapur (your choice of many great eateries are available)
- Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch in Bhaktapur (your choice of many great eateries are available)
- Tips & Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience All Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in One Day!
The Kathmandu Valley is home to seven magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites, boasting over 2000 years of history. Held in high regard for their architectural mastery and spiritual importance, these sites are among Nepal’s most iconic attractions. However, we understand that time can be a…
Experience All Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in One Day!
The Kathmandu Valley is home to seven magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites, boasting over 2000 years of history. Held in high regard for their architectural mastery and spiritual importance, these sites are among Nepal’s most iconic attractions. However, we understand that time can be a constraint. Hence, at Himalayan Advisor, we’ve pioneered a one-day tour covering all seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites–the first of its kind in Nepal.
The tour spans from 7 am to 7 pm, with private car transportation for expeditious transitions between sites. The journey encompasses not only the landmarks in and around Kathmandu but also features the celebrated city of Bhaktapur and the less frequented yet widely revered Changu Narayan.
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Swayambhunath
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bnmadven
Dec 6, 2024
Amazing tour - While planning our trip to Kathmandu, one of the highlights was the concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. With that in mind, we opted to do this tour as all fees would be included. The tour operator was great with communication, letting us know who our guide was (Shanti) and confirmed our tour the day before. Shanti met us in our hotel lobby and directed us to the car. We were delighted to see this would be a private tour as it was just my partner and myself, along with Shanti and the driver. Shanti was warm and friendly and answered all questions that we had. She described each site in detail and we got to see sites beyond the 7 UNESCO sites that were listed on the itinerary. My partner also has a hobby of collecting (and sending) UNESCO postcards and Shanti helped us locate a treasure trove of postcards. After a delicious Nepali lunch in Bhaktapur, Shanti also helped my partner locate some Nepali hats that he was looking for, and a Hindu thangka that he was looking for. She far exceeded our expectations for this tour. Not only did we get expert explanations for each site, we got wonderful shopping help as well. We felt safe with our driver as well, getting from each site. I cannot recommend this tour enough, and if you are lucky, you will have Shanti as your guide.
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Lucie_v
Dec 6, 2024
Such a nice day spent... - Such a nice day spent outside while getting to know the heritage of the country! Our guide Shanti, and our driver, were just so nice and took extremely great care of us. The tour is quite long, really from early morning till evening, but definitely worth the time, the monuments are awesome. Moreover, during the morning, there are not any tourists / visitors around the places, so it's super nice to walk around. Shanti recommended us great restaurant for lunch with local Nepali food and absolutely perfect view on one of the sites.
Would surely recommend to take this tour!
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Berenicev114
Dec 3, 2024
Very interesting tour, fantastic guide! - I highly recommend this tour. My guide, Shanti, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Nepalese history and art, and a great storyteller. The tour was very interesting and seamlessly organized. Thank you 🙏
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598visark
Dec 2, 2024
Ananta is great! - We had an absolutely fantastic experience with the tour organized by Ananta in Kathmandu! From the moment we started, the guide demonstrated a deep knowledge of Kathmandu’s rich history and culture, making every stop feel like stepping into a storybook.
The itinerary was well-balanced, allowing time to explore iconic landmarks like Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Boudhanath Stupa while also visiting hidden gems that I would have never discovered on my own. What stood out most was the personal touch—our guide made sure to tailor the experience to our interests, offering fascinating insights into local traditions and even introducing us to authentic Nepali cuisine along the way.
Their professionalism, punctuality, and warm hospitality made this tour seamless and enjoyable. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to Kathmandu, I highly recommend Ananta as a guide. This experience truly elevated my trip and left me with unforgettable memories!
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Michaelhf1065vb
Dec 1, 2024
Great Tour! - Excellent tour of these 7 sacred places in Kathmandu. My tour guide Ananta was top notch, professional, knowledgeable and I was happy he was assigned for my tour. Also had an experienced & courteous driver for the private car. I would definitely do this again 🙏
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Christy_d
Nov 23, 2024
Great full day private tour - Great way to see the area’s major sites in a day. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed all of the sites, and our driver was excellent. Highly recommend this tour, but be prepared for a long day and a lot of walking.
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Johnpaul_a
Nov 21, 2024
Great way to get introduced to Nepal - Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We appreciate the coordination before the tour started. Pankaj (guide) and Deepak (driver) were amazing. They were very professional and respectful throughout the tour. Pankaj was very insightful, which made us appreciate not just the places and their histories, but also their religious and cultural contexts. With a limited time in Nepal, this tour provided us with a good cultural background of the country. Highly recommended.
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Roving48071143446
Nov 20, 2024
UNESCO tour - Decided to spend a day on the UNESCO heritage tour. It was a long day with walking and steps but wow was it worth it. Ananta was wonderful company and was very knowledgeable. He explained ALL the temples, the etiquette and rituals. There is no way we could have seen so much or learnt so much without him.
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Davidh12931
Nov 9, 2024
An excellent start to our visit! - We enjoyed a very full day checking out religious shrines and other significant structures throughout the city. Our guide Ananta was very knowledgeable about the history of the sites but also a variety of contemporary topics about life in Nepal. His English was excellent and his experience traveling in other countries made him ideal for educating us. The trip also includes a driver who safely navigated the dynamic traffic and was always ready to whisk us to the next destination. I recommend this tour as a great introduction to Nepal and Kathmandu!
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Frankhn1575ka
Nov 8, 2024
Wonderful tour. Terrific sites. Highly recommended. - Incredible day visiting seven of the most incredible sites on the planet. Shanti was our terrific guide, full of historical background for all of the buildings and hugely knowledgeable about Nepal and Kathmandu. We also had a great driver who smoothly drove us between the sites. Go on this tour for wonderful memories from a single day. Highly recommended.
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