Kathmandu 12-Hour Private Day Tour of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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This day-long private tour covers all seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley over about 12 hours. The journey begins at Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, perched on a hilltop with 365 steps leading to panoramic views, several shrines, souvenir shops, and freely roaming monkeys. Visitors can spin prayer wheels and view statues including a gold-plated thunderbolt. Adjacent is Amideva Buddha Park, featuring three large golden Buddha statues. The tour proceeds to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where reconstruction is ongoing but notable sights remain, including the Kal Bhairav statue, Hanuman figure, a miniature Pashupatinath temple, and the Kumari Ghar, residence of the living goddess. Next is Kumari Chowk, a courtyard inside a red-brick building that once housed the Kumari. In Patan Durbar Square, visitors explore three courtyards: Sundari Chowk with statues and stone architecture; Mul Chowk, a guarded area preserving sculptures; and Keshav Narayan Chowk, home to the Patan Museum, which displays Buddhist, Tantric, and Hindu artifacts. Nearby is the Krishna Temple with 21 stone shrines carved with scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, a large bell, and the Shankar Narayan Temple with kneeling elephant statues. The Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), a 12th-century pagoda-style temple with bronze statues and silver and gold decorations, is also visited. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known as the City of Devotees, features traditional houses and buildings, the 55 Window Palace with its ornamental gates and courtyards, Nyatapola Temple - a five-story pagoda with statues lining the stairway - Dattatreya Temple built from a single tree stem, and Siddha Pokhari, a 171-meter-long man-made pond near the city gate. The tour continues to Changu Narayan Temple, one of Nepal’s oldest temples dating to the Licchavi period, featuring stone and wood carvings and life-sized guardian beasts at its entrances, surrounded by Champak trees. At Pashupatinath Temple, the largest temple complex in Nepal, over 500 temples and shrines focus on Lord Shiva, with a pagoda-style main temple featuring wood carvings and gold-covered roofs. Visitors can also observe Hindu cremation rituals on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. The final stop is Boudhanath Stupa, a 36-meter-tall Buddhist mandala surrounded by over 50 gompas. The site includes a large dome, fluttering prayer flags, many Buddha images, and prayer wheels, with nearby eateries and souvenir shops. Transport is provided by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. Entry fees for all seven sites are included. Lunch is not included but can be arranged independently in Bhaktapur.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Swayambhunath Stupa sits atop a hill overlooking Kathmandu, reached by climbing 365 steps. Along the way, visitors pass small shrines and souvenir shops with monkeys roaming freely. The stupa features a large gold-plated thunderbolt and a white dome with a cubical top. Numerous prayer wheels of various sizes are placed around the site.
Swaymbhunath
Visitors can circle the stupa spinning prayer wheels and observe Hindu temples and deities present alongside Buddhist elements. Around the western boundary is a sacred pond filled with coins, where visitors try to toss coins into its center. Vendors sell Thanka art and souvenirs nearby. Large Buddha statues stand on the western side, and prayer wheels are located at many points around the hill.
15 min
Amideva Buddha Park
At the far side of the hill near Swayambhunath, three large golden statues of Shakyamuni Buddha are found. This area is often overlooked but offers a chance to see these notable Buddha figures.
10 min
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square contains several historic and religious sites undergoing reconstruction. Notable features include the large Kal Bhairav statue, Hanuman figure at Hanuman Dhoka, a miniature Pashupatinath temple, and Kumari Ghar, the residence of the living goddess. The area is lively with local people and vendors selling handmade crafts and Thanka paintings.
10 min
Kumari Chowk
Kumari Chowk is a courtyard inside a three-level red-brick building that formerly housed the Kumari, the living goddess of Kathmandu, until she reaches puberty.
10 min
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is the courtyard of the old Malla palace in Lalitpur, featuring Newari architecture and community. The square has red brick flooring and consists of three courtyards visited in sequence: Sundari Chowk with stone statues, Mul Chowk which is guarded to protect sculptures, and Keshav Narayan Chowk housing the Patan Museum displaying historical artifacts and artworks.
Durbar (Central) Square
The central square features Krishna Temple, a stone temple with 21 shrines and carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Nearby is a large bell and the Shankar Narayan Temple with kneeling elephant statues. Large animal sculptures, including lions, adorn entrance gates. Other key structures are Mahaboudha, Rudravarna Mahavihar, and Machhendranath Temple located to the south.
25 min
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
The Golden Temple is a 12th-century pagoda-style temple decorated with bronze statues and silver and gold ornaments. It features a golden image of Lord Buddha and a large prayer wheel on its upper level. The tour concludes here before returning to the hotel or designated drop-off point.
10 min
Patan Museum
Located in Keshav Narayan Chowk, the Patan Museum displays cultural and historical exhibits, including Buddhist, Tantric, and Hindu artifacts. The museum is noted for its interior architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
15 min
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur, called the City of Devotees, retains many traditional houses and buildings. The square features artistic pillars with statues of historical kings, ornamental entrance gates, the 55 Window Palace, and Nyatapola Temple. Visitors can sample local dishes and curd before leaving.
10 min
Nyatapola Temple
Nyatapola Temple is a five-story pagoda with a five-tier roof, standing over 30 meters tall. It is accessible by steps lined with statues on both sides at each level.
10 min
Dattatreya Temple
Located in Dattatreya Square, this temple is said to be built from a single tree stem. It houses three idols representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, rather than the usual depiction of Dattatreya, and has a large tree behind the idols.
10 min
55 Window Palace
The Palace of Fifty-Five Windows is notable for its 55 intricately carved windows. It consists of several interconnected internal courtyards, originally 99, but only 9 remain today. The palace’s main gate is known as the Golden Gate.
10 min
Siddha Pokhari
Siddha Pokhari is a man-made pond near Bhaktapur’s main city gate, measuring 171 meters in length and 3 meters in depth. It is a popular gathering spot for locals.
5 min
Changu Narayan Temple
Changu Narayan is one of Nepal’s oldest temples, dating to the Licchavi period. It features stone and wood carvings and is built in a style distinct from Shikhara or Pagoda architecture. The temple is surrounded by Champak trees and has statues of Lord Vishnu and other deities in its courtyard. Each of the four entrances is guarded by pairs of life-sized beasts.
60 min
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath is Nepal’s largest temple complex, covering 0.64 hectares and containing over 500 temples and shrines focused mainly on Lord Shiva. The main pagoda-style temple has wood carvings and gold-covered two-tier roofs. A large bronze bull statue faces the main entrance. Visitors can observe Hindu cremation ceremonies and rituals performed by Sadhus along the banks of the Bagmati River.
60 min
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is a 36-meter-tall Buddhist mandala surrounded by over 50 gompas. The site includes a large dome, fluttering prayer flags from four corners, and many Buddha images. Prayer wheels encircle the stupa, and the area contains eateries and souvenir shops.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Kathmandu 12-Hour Private Day Tour of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
by Himalayan Advisor Pvt Ltd
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This day-long private tour covers all seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley over about 12 hours. The journey begins at Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, perched on a hilltop with 365 steps leading to panoramic views, several shrines, souvenir shops, and freely roaming monkeys. Visitors can spin prayer wheels and view statues including a gold-plated thunderbolt. Adjacent is Amideva Buddha Park, featuring three large golden Buddha statues. The tour proceeds to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where reconstruction is ongoing but notable sights remain, including the Kal Bhairav statue, Hanuman figure, a miniature Pashupatinath temple, and the Kumari Ghar, residence of the living goddess. Next is Kumari Chowk, a courtyard inside a red-brick building that once housed the Kumari. In Patan Durbar Square, visitors explore three courtyards: Sundari Chowk with statues and stone architecture; Mul Chowk, a guarded area preserving sculptures; and Keshav Narayan Chowk, home to the Patan Museum, which displays Buddhist, Tantric, and Hindu artifacts. Nearby is the Krishna Temple with 21 stone shrines carved with scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, a large bell, and the Shankar Narayan Temple with kneeling elephant statues. The Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), a 12th-century pagoda-style temple with bronze statues and silver and gold decorations, is also visited. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known as the City of Devotees, features traditional houses and buildings, the 55 Window Palace with its ornamental gates and courtyards, Nyatapola Temple - a five-story pagoda with statues lining the stairway - Dattatreya Temple built from a single tree stem, and Siddha Pokhari, a 171-meter-long man-made pond near the city gate. The tour continues to Changu Narayan Temple, one of Nepal’s oldest temples dating to the Licchavi period, featuring stone and wood carvings and life-sized guardian beasts at its entrances, surrounded by Champak trees. At Pashupatinath Temple, the largest temple complex in Nepal, over 500 temples and shrines focus on Lord Shiva, with a pagoda-style main temple featuring wood carvings and gold-covered roofs. Visitors can also observe Hindu cremation rituals on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. The final stop is Boudhanath Stupa, a 36-meter-tall Buddhist mandala surrounded by over 50 gompas. The site includes a large dome, fluttering prayer flags, many Buddha images, and prayer wheels, with nearby eateries and souvenir shops. Transport is provided by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. Entry fees for all seven sites are included. Lunch is not included but can be arranged independently in Bhaktapur.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Swayambhunath Stupa sits atop a hill overlooking Kathmandu, reached by climbing 365 steps. Along the way, visitors pass small shrines and souvenir shops with monkeys roaming freely. The stupa features a large gold-plated thunderbolt and a white dome with a cubical top. Numerous prayer wheels of various sizes are placed around the site.
Swaymbhunath
Visitors can circle the stupa spinning prayer wheels and observe Hindu temples and deities present alongside Buddhist elements. Around the western boundary is a sacred pond filled with coins, where visitors try to toss coins into its center. Vendors sell Thanka art and souvenirs nearby. Large Buddha statues stand on the western side, and prayer wheels are located at many points around the hill.
15 min
Amideva Buddha Park
At the far side of the hill near Swayambhunath, three large golden statues of Shakyamuni Buddha are found. This area is often overlooked but offers a chance to see these notable Buddha figures.
10 min
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square contains several historic and religious sites undergoing reconstruction. Notable features include the large Kal Bhairav statue, Hanuman figure at Hanuman Dhoka, a miniature Pashupatinath temple, and Kumari Ghar, the residence of the living goddess. The area is lively with local people and vendors selling handmade crafts and Thanka paintings.
10 min
Kumari Chowk
Kumari Chowk is a courtyard inside a three-level red-brick building that formerly housed the Kumari, the living goddess of Kathmandu, until she reaches puberty.
10 min
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is the courtyard of the old Malla palace in Lalitpur, featuring Newari architecture and community. The square has red brick flooring and consists of three courtyards visited in sequence: Sundari Chowk with stone statues, Mul Chowk which is guarded to protect sculptures, and Keshav Narayan Chowk housing the Patan Museum displaying historical artifacts and artworks.
Durbar (Central) Square
The central square features Krishna Temple, a stone temple with 21 shrines and carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Nearby is a large bell and the Shankar Narayan Temple with kneeling elephant statues. Large animal sculptures, including lions, adorn entrance gates. Other key structures are Mahaboudha, Rudravarna Mahavihar, and Machhendranath Temple located to the south.
25 min
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
The Golden Temple is a 12th-century pagoda-style temple decorated with bronze statues and silver and gold ornaments. It features a golden image of Lord Buddha and a large prayer wheel on its upper level. The tour concludes here before returning to the hotel or designated drop-off point.
10 min
Patan Museum
Located in Keshav Narayan Chowk, the Patan Museum displays cultural and historical exhibits, including Buddhist, Tantric, and Hindu artifacts. The museum is noted for its interior architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
15 min
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur, called the City of Devotees, retains many traditional houses and buildings. The square features artistic pillars with statues of historical kings, ornamental entrance gates, the 55 Window Palace, and Nyatapola Temple. Visitors can sample local dishes and curd before leaving.
10 min
Nyatapola Temple
Nyatapola Temple is a five-story pagoda with a five-tier roof, standing over 30 meters tall. It is accessible by steps lined with statues on both sides at each level.
10 min
Dattatreya Temple
Located in Dattatreya Square, this temple is said to be built from a single tree stem. It houses three idols representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, rather than the usual depiction of Dattatreya, and has a large tree behind the idols.
10 min
55 Window Palace
The Palace of Fifty-Five Windows is notable for its 55 intricately carved windows. It consists of several interconnected internal courtyards, originally 99, but only 9 remain today. The palace’s main gate is known as the Golden Gate.
10 min
Siddha Pokhari
Siddha Pokhari is a man-made pond near Bhaktapur’s main city gate, measuring 171 meters in length and 3 meters in depth. It is a popular gathering spot for locals.
5 min
Changu Narayan Temple
Changu Narayan is one of Nepal’s oldest temples, dating to the Licchavi period. It features stone and wood carvings and is built in a style distinct from Shikhara or Pagoda architecture. The temple is surrounded by Champak trees and has statues of Lord Vishnu and other deities in its courtyard. Each of the four entrances is guarded by pairs of life-sized beasts.
60 min
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath is Nepal’s largest temple complex, covering 0.64 hectares and containing over 500 temples and shrines focused mainly on Lord Shiva. The main pagoda-style temple has wood carvings and gold-covered two-tier roofs. A large bronze bull statue faces the main entrance. Visitors can observe Hindu cremation ceremonies and rituals performed by Sadhus along the banks of the Bagmati River.
60 min
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is a 36-meter-tall Buddhist mandala surrounded by over 50 gompas. The site includes a large dome, fluttering prayer flags from four corners, and many Buddha images. Prayer wheels encircle the stupa, and the area contains eateries and souvenir shops.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.