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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This tour is specially designed for those who have got limited time bound and wants to explore Kathmandu valley with all the major natural, historical ancient places of Kathmandu and best Kathmandu valley offers.
It covers UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes Pashupatinath temple the holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa the biggest Stupa in Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa the monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square once the royal palace of Nepal, Changu Narayan Temple supposed to be the oldest temple In Nepal, Bhaktapur Durbar square and Patan Durbar square, city of Beauty.
Enjoy sunrise view from Nagarkot, the perfect place to witness a famous sunrise and sunset over the snow-capped mountains. Try not to stare directly at the breathtaking Himalayan sun as it crests the snow-capped mountains. Then hike down to Changu Narayan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Nepal, built by Lichhavi King Mandev and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What's included
All private transfer by luxury vehicle
All entrance fees
English guide throughout the trip
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation in 3 star category Hotel in Nagarkot
Meals not specified
Tips
Any drinks
Accommodation in Kathmandu
What to expect
Day 1: Hotel pick up and Kathmandu full day sightseeing
Kathmandu Durbar Square
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Your expert English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:30 am with their luxurious vehicle to take you for your 6-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
First, stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmadu Durbar Sqaure is one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also know as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace.
1h · Admission ticket included
After that, head to Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath, also know as the "Monkey Temple", is situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main stupa represents wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Sutpa represents the entire world. Swayambhunath also could not escape from the devastating earthquake of April 25th, 2015, but one can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of 5th century.
Boudhanath Stupa
1h · Admission ticket included
Then, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, is the largest stupa in the world and is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Boudhanath is on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha. Founded by Licchivi King, Boudhanath has had minor damage caused by the earthquake on the 25th of April, 2015.
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Following your time there, head to Pashupatinath. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati river to the eastern side of Kathmandu. Believed to be built by Supuspa Deva, a Licchivi King, Pashupatinath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. The two levels of the roof are made of copper with a gold coating and they have a gold pinnacle. The inner sanctorum is the place where the main idol is placed, and the outer sanctorum is an open corridor like space. Though some of the buildings in the Pashupati area are damaged, the main building was untouched by the earthquake of April 25th, 2015 earthquake.
At 5:30 pm, your sightseeing tour ends and your guide drop you off at your Hotel.
Day 2: Hotel pick up, Bhaktapur sightseeing and Nagarkot nightstay
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
3h · Admission ticket included
At 10:30 pm our expert tour guide assists you at your hotel and transfers you to the UNESCO listed world heritage site Bhaktapur Durbar square. Enjoy the sightseeing and drive to Nagarkot.
Nagarkot View Tower
2h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy the sunset and start a short walk to the nearby village. It is one of the best view points of this region which is famous for the view of sunrise and sunset in the Himalayas. It is the best tourist destination due to the amazing views of the Himalayan Mountains.
Day 3: Sunrise at Nagarkot, Hike to Changu Narayan and enjoy sightseeing of Changu Narayan Temple and Patan Durbar Square
Changu Narayan Temple
4h · Admission ticket included
Early morning wake up call, enjoy the magnificent Mountain View from Nagarkot Tower. After breakfast, drive to Telkot, Nagarkot and start hiking (approximately 3 hours) to Changu Narayan Temple. Enjoy your lunch and drive back to Patan Durbar square.
Patan Durbar Square
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Get mesmerized with the beautiful art of Patan Durbar square and your tour ends after being dropped off at your Hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We offer pick and drop off services inside hotels in Kathmandu
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly let us know the name of hotel inside Kathmandu city to pick up on day 1st of the trip
This tour includes all major sightseeing, hiking, sunrise and sunset activities making a memorable in itself.
We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
