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ShareSightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley - 1 Day Days
01 Day Days
Easy
1400
1-15 People
Kathmandu
All Year
- Personalized Transportation Services Tailored to Group Size
- 1 - 1 personUS$ 125
- 2 - 3 personUS$ 65
- 4 - 6 personUS$ 35
- 7 - 14 personUS$ 25
- 15 - 30 personUS$ 19
- 31+ over 9999 US$ 15
- Your safety, our no 1 priority
- Best price guarantee
- Experienced & dedicated team
- Easy booking, no hidden charge
- You can customize this trip
US$ 125
Highlights of Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu valley
- Explore Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, renowned for its spiritual significance and panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley.
- Explore Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated on the banks of the Bagmati River.
- Explore Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in Nepal and a centre of Tibetan Buddhism, known for its peaceful ambience and impressive mandala and Thanka design.
- Explore Patan Durbar Square, a historic complex with ancient palaces, temples, and shrines reflecting Newar architecture and culture in the heart of Patan city.
- Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, a cultural and historical hub with ancient royal palaces, courtyards, temples, and statues showcasing traditional Newar architecture and art with Living Godless Kumari.
- Walk through Asan, Kathmandu’s oldest open street market, where narrow lanes are filled with vibrant stalls selling spices, textiles, and local goods, offering a glimpse into the city’s bustling daily life.
Trip Overview
Kathmandu Valley offers interesting sites of great historical wonders that fascinate every visitor around Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur cities.
The three cities of Kathmandu Valley were once different kingdoms with magnificent artwork from age-old traditions. Besides temples and monasteries, one can visit the old palace and royal courtyard of past centuries.
Namaste Nepal trekking and Research Hub’s unique sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley for a day takes you around the old sites of Patan, Basantapur, Swambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Which will take you back to a golden era of medieval times, truly a living museum.
Tour of the beautiful Buddhist Swayambhunath Stupa, which has more than 2,500 years of history, stands atop west of the Kathmandu valley. Visit the holy Pashupatinath Temple, the heart and soul of Hindu devotees and pilgrims, which is a great work of art and craftsmanship. The tour extends to Bouddhanath a Buddhist pilgrimage site a large dome stupa considered as the world’s largest of its kind. It is a lovely place not to be missed, where you can enjoy marvelling at the huge stupa facing the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.
Around Kathmandu valley tour of adjoining cities of Patan and Basantapur, Patan is also known as Lalitpur and Patan Durbar Square. This means the city of Fine arts/crafts, and Basantapur is the city of Living Goodless and monuments. It is also known as Kathmandu Durbar Square, an interesting place with ancient cultures to witness.
A whole day keeps visitors engrossed, marvelling at the magnificent old monuments’ wonderful and unique arts and craftsmanship.
Short Itinerary of Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
Best Time for Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
A sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley can be done at any time of the year. However, Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November) are the best months. The air, freshly washed by the monsoon rain, is crystal clear, stunning mountain scenery, and the weather is still comfortably warm. In the winter the cold can be bitter, The temperature is about 5 degrees in Kathmandu.
In the monsoon season, the heritage sites and roads can be wet due to the rain, and you may have to travel all day in the rain. But with care, travelling is possible, and fewer Travellers are on the famous sites.
Entrance Fees of Durbar Square, Temples, and Stupa.
| Site Name | Foreign Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Remarks |
| Swambhunath Stupa/Monkey Temple | NPR 200 | NPR 50 | Free for below 10 Years |
| Pashupatinath Temple | NPR 1000 | NPR 1000 | Free for Indians and below 10 years |
| Boudhanath Stupa | NPR 400 | NPR 100 | Free for below 10 Years |
| Patan Durbar Square | NPR 1000 | NPR 250 | Free for below 10 Years |
| Kathmandu Durbar Square | NPR 1000 | NPR 250 | Free for below 10 years |
Detailed Itinerary of Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
Day 1: Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley
Namaste Nepal Trekking and Research Hub’s cultural and city tour guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. You will have a private tourist vehicle with AC. In this sightseeing tour, you will visit the following cultural wonders of Kathmandu Valley:
Swambhunath Stupa / Monkey Temple:
Is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhunath is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. According to the legend, Swambhunath evolved spontaneously when the Kathmandu Valley was created out of a primordial lake more than 2,000 years ago. The Swayambhunath consists of a stupa and a variety of shrines and temples. Reconnect with your spiritual self while circumambulating the stupa in a clockwise direction and enjoy a magnificent 360-degree view of Kathmandu Valley.
Swayambhunath is additionally referred to as the Monkey Temple, and permanently reason. You’ll see many monkeys everywhere! Just stay alert and hold your belongings tightly because the monkeys will probably try to snatch them from your hands. Also, don’t stare at them directly!
Pashupatinath Temple:
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important and significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world. Located on the bank of the holy Bagmati River. The temple of Pashupatinath (Lord of Animals) is believed to be two thousand years old and is one of the oldest temples in the world. The temple premises comprise 559 Shiva shrines and idols. Temples dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath.
However Major temple is strictly for Hindus only. Even though you are not allowed to go inside the main temple, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the other bank of the river.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Another UNESCO World Heritage site, the Boudhanath stupa, is one of the holiest sites of the Kathmandu valley. It was built around the 5th century with pairs of eyes on all 4 directions, keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. The stupa’s massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.
As you walk through many Tibetan Buddhist Monks and Nuns are usually seen walking around the stupa. As a daily ritual, many of us walk three or more times around the stupa while repeating the mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ either quietly or aloud.
The air is usually thick with incense & mantras sung by monks, & the amount of individuals visiting the Stupa increases significantly, alongside the intensity of their mantras & prayers. Boudha may be a fascinating & very spiritual area.
Patan Durbar Square:
City of Fine Arts Patan: The ancient royal palace of Patan faces the magnificent Durbar Square. This concentrated mass of temples is perhaps the most visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. The historic monument that describes the oldest architecture of Nepal is Patan Durbar Square. Temple construction in the square went into overdrive during the Malla period (14th to 18th centuries),
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
After finishing sightseeing in Patan on the way to your hotel, our driver will drop you at Kathmandu Durbar Square (only if you are staying at Thamel) from where you can walk back to Thamel through the narrow and oldest open street market of Asan.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is the foremost destination of the day.
In Kathmandu Durbar Square, you can see the following:
– Pagoda-style temples which were made twelve to eighteen centuries
– An ancient royal palace with a museum
– Kashthamandap Temple (which was named the city as Kathmandu)
– Living Goddess Kumari and her palace/Kumari Temple
– Black Bhairava (God of death)
Hour-by-Hour Itinerary Breakdown
| Time | Activities | Distance |
| 7:30 am | Pick up from your Hotel and drive to Swayambhunath Stupa | 3 Km |
| 9: 00 am | Drive to Shree Pashupatinath Temple | 8.5 Km |
| 11:30 am | Drive to Boudhanath Stupa | 2 Km |
| 1:00 pm | Drive to Patan Durbar Square | 10 km |
| 3:30 pm | Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square | 4.8 Km |
| 6:00 pm | Walk to your hotel via Asan Market | 2 Km |
Note: Time is subjected to change depending on the weather and the time you spend on the attractions.
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Includes/Excludes
- Professional and Cultural City Tour guide
- Private tourist vehicle (Car/Hiace) with AC
- All the entrance fees of Durbar Square, Temple, and stupa (see our blog about Entrance Fees of UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal)
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and driver
Complimentary
- Bottle of Water
- hand sanitizer and face mask
- If you are in a big group, we provide a wireless audio phone set. We offer a radio Phone system for large groups.
Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Valley - 1 Day Days Altitude Chart
- 1 - 1 personUS$ 125
- 2 - 3 personUS$ 65
- 4 - 6 personUS$ 35
- 7 - 14 personUS$ 25
- 15 - 30 personUS$ 19
- 31+ over 9999 US$ 15
- Your safety, our no 1 priority
- Best price guarantee
- Experienced & dedicated team
- Easy booking, no hidden charge
- You can customize this trip
US$ 125
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