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UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu

Swayambhunath Stupa
Pashupatinath Temple
Patan Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Dubar Square
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  • Itinerary
  • Includes/Excludes
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  • DestinationNepal
  • Duration12 hrs
  • Group TypePrivate Trip
  • GradeEasy
  • ActivitiesTours
  • AccommodationN/A
  • Max. Elevation1600m.
  • Group SizeMax. 20 Pax
  • VehicleLand
  • MealsN/A
  • LanguageEnglish

Trip Highlights

  • Private transportation and tour guide.
  • See all seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley.
  • Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of this Himalayan nation.
  • Explore ancient Durbar Squares, majestic temples, and serene stupas.
  • Learn about the culture, history, architecture, and heritage of ancient and medieval Nepal.

Trip Overview

Nepal is a land of cultural and religious diversity with tremendous ancient architectural accomplishments. It is famous for the great Himalayas and also ethnic elements scattered all around its winding and uneven landscapes. Before Nepal welcomed various religions, Hinduism and Buddhism flourished. So the religious, artistic, and ethnic aspects of these religions can be seen in the Nepalese people and the structures around Nepal.

On this tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Tour of Nepal, you will visit seven out of ten cultural heritage sites of Nepal. They are the Durbar Squares (the old royal castle areas), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Temples such as Pashupatinath and Changunarayan, and Stupas such as Swayambhunath and Bouddhanath.

The tour starts at 7:00 am and will end at 7:00 pm. We will pick you up from your hotel, and then the first destination we will go to is Swayambhunath Stupa. In the stupa, there is also a park called Amideva Buddha Park. We will end our 1st heritage site tour there and move towards Kathmandu Durbar Square. After visiting various famous spots and the Kumari Ghar, we will visit Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The architectural beauty in both of these Durbar Squares is breathtaking, with museums of past and beyond Nepalese culture. Moving forward, we will climb through a hill to reach one of the oldest temples of Nepal, Changunarayan temple, and ride down to the temple complex of Pashupatinath. We will end the tour of the World Heritage Site in Bouddhanath with its serene and peaceful atmosphere. In the end, we will drop you at your pickup point.

Trip Itinerary


Visit: Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu

Your first stop will be the Swayambhunath stupa on the top of a hill. The stupa is referred to as the "Monkey Temple," as you can see many Rhesus monkeys roaming around freely. They might even pose for you to take a photo. There are two ways through which you can enter the stupa. One is an easy way from the back of the Stupa, and the other is a steep staircase with 365 stairs. On the main entrance, you can see a massive thunderbolt scepter and a large white dome with a gold-plated shining top with eyes that see far and wide on all four sides. As it is a Buddhist religious pilgrimage site, many Hindus also come for prayer, as you can see many temples and idols around the central area. Swayambhunath is valued by Buddhist Newars too.

After exploring the stupa, we will head to Amideva Buddha Park. The Buddha Park is at the opposite end of Swayambhunath hill. There are three monumental golden statues of Shakyamuni Buddha in different sizes. The middle one is 67 feet tall, whereas the left and right ones are 64 feet tall. After spending a few times there, we will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

  • Distance: approx. 4km from Thamel
  • Highest Altitude: 1406m/4613ft
  • Duration: 1 hr

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu

Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur Durbar Square) is one of the three oldest royal courtyards. We can see many historical and religious sites. We can explore the area and observe many temples and statues of various kinds in the region. You will see a massive sculpture of Kal Bhairav and Sweta Bhairav, the monument of "Hanuman" at Hanuman Dhoka, Ashok Vinayak Mandir, Taleju Temple, Vishnu Temple, Indrapur Temple, and Kotilingeshwara Mahadev Temple. There is also a courtyard called Basantapur, where many local people sell various handicrafts and arts. We will also visit Kumari Ghar and Kumari Chowk. The living Goddesses reside in the place. Kumari is a girl selected to be the town's living goddess until she reaches puberty. After the current Kumari reaches puberty, a new Kumari is designated.

  • Distance: approx. 3.3km
  • Highest Altitude: 1305m/4281ft
  • Duration: 1 hr

Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur

Patan Durbar Square lies in the center of Lalitpur, thus attaining the local cultures and touristy vibes. It has centered the essence of the whole city, as you can see historical cultures with modern attires and faces. You can find the marvels of Newari architecture and influences in every nook and corner, with old-style houses and temples all around the city. It consists of three primary courtyards. They are Sundari Chowk, Mul Chowk, and Keshav Narayan Chowk, with prominent buildings such as Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen temple, Vishwanath Temple, and Taleju Bhawani Temple. Keshav Narayan Chowk is also a museum to be the finest in South Asia. There are many facts about our tradition and history. And especially about historic Japanese civilization with Buddhist, Tantric, and Hindu artifacts.

Hiranya Varna Mahavihar Temple is the golden temple created in the 12th century as a pagoda style with bronze statues and silver and gold decorations. There is a golden image of Lord Buddha and a large prayer wheel in the higher layer of the temple. After exploring the whole area of Patan Durbar Square, we will drive to Bhaktapur, another Newari city, for a traditional-modern city experience in Kathmandu valley.

  • Distance: 4.9 km
  • Highest Altitude: 1313m/4308ft
  • Duration: 1 hr

Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur

The drive towards Bhaktapur Durbar Square will take you east of Kathmandu valley. It depicts the culture in Nepal in the medieval ages and shows indigenous Newari culture, art forms in wood and pottery, and customs passed through the times. Some major attractions of Durbar Square are 55 Window Palace, Lion's Gate, Golden Gate, and Nyatapola Temple. You can also find many other temples in the vicinity. Bhaktapur is also famous for its curds, so be sure to try some if you have a chance in clay bowls. The architecture of the buildings is simply pagoda and shikhara style, and with vast cultural attributes, it looks like a museum.

The Nyatapola Temple is a five-story pagoda-style temple. It stands over 30 meters tall. The intriguing aspect of the temple is its exquisite architecture and cravings. The Dattatreya temple, located in Dattatreya square, is said to be made by a single tree. We can see three idols of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva on the left, middle, and right, with a massive tree at the back of those idols. The 55 Window Palace has 55 windows carved into the structure, thus called 55 Window Palace. Another feature of the palace is the Golden Gate at the entrance. And the Siddha Pokhari, a relaxed place to hang out, is a human-made pond at the gate of Bhaktapur. Siddha Pokhari is 171 meters long with a depth of 3 meters.

  • Distance: 12km
  • Highest Altitude: 1334m/4377ft
  • Duration: 3 hrs

Changunarayan Temple, Bhaktapur

Changunarayan is an artistic area where you will see the local inhabitants of Newars and their distinctive cultures and norms. The temple of Changunarayan is one of the oldest temples that date back to the Licchavi period of the records of Nepal. The Changunarayan temple is in a typical Nepali style of architecture that is only classic here and not found elsewhere in the world where any Hindu temple is situated. The temple is of Lord Vishnu. And many forms of lord Vishnu exist there in various monuments around there. After exploring the temple of Changunarayan and the village, we will head towards Pashupatinath Temple.

  • Distance: 4km
  • Highest Altitude: 1600m/5249ft
  • Duration: 1 hr

 Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu

Pashupatinath Temple is the Hindu temple of Lord Shiva. This temple is 5 km northeast of Kathmandu and covers a wide range of land. Stretching on both sides of the holy river Bagmati, this large temple complex has a main pagoda-style temple where there is Shiva lingam. The main temple of Pashupatinath is pagoda style with intricate wood carvings and golden roofs. There is a giant bronze statue of a bull facing the entrance of the temple. You can also see many Sadhus living there for liberation. We can also observe the cremation of the Hindu people occurring near river banks.

  • Distance: 16.5km
  • Highest Altitude: 1317m/4321ft
  • Duration: 1 hr

Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu

Boudhanath is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal. It is one of the largest stupas and is very important to the Buddhist community. With a height of 36 meters, the Boudhanath periphery houses Tibetan refugees who have witnessed the construction of many gompas around the area. Identical to Swayambhunath, the location is peaceful and full of a relaxing atmosphere with the smell of scented incense and churning prayer wheels. It is one of the most visited sites locally and by tourists too.

After your sightseeing, we will drive to your hotel.

  • Distance: 3km
  • Highest Altitude: 1331m/4367ft
  • Duration: 1 hr

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off 
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees in all 7 Heritage sites
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Food and drinks (Can buy at each site)

dates and prices

    Price Per Person

    1 PersonUS$ 260
    2 PersonUS$ 180
    3 - 6 PersonUS$ 150
    7 - 20 PersonUS$ 130
    US $NaN
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    FAQs

    Nope! We've designed the tour to be engaging but not overwhelming. You'll see a lot, but we'll keep things moving at a good pace. Plus, comfortable private transportation is included. Himalayan Advisor is a pioneer of the UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour and it takes 12 hrs from 7 am to 7 pm.

    Good to Know

    • Lunch is available at most heritage sites for an additional cost.
    • This trip is easy but requires moderate walking.
    • Bring a light jacket or a poncho for rain (Rainy season) and wear comfortable shoes.
    • Some businesses accept credit cards, but it's advisable to carry Nepali currency.
    • The itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances, so be prepared for adjustments.

    Traveller Review

    • Tripadvisor

      Reviews: 5/5
    • Great guide, interesting tour

      We spent the day with Shanti visiting all of the UNESCO sites and some hidden gems around Kathmandu. Shanti was interesting and knowledgeable, ensuring all our questions were answered and we had time to take lots of pictures.

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      2nd Jan, 2025Travel829393
    • Very knowledgeable guide and conveniently all inclusive

      Shanti was an excellent guide on the seven UNESCO site tour and was extremely knowledgeable about each statue and temple we encountered and asked about on the tour. She was a great photographer and knew all the best places to capture the sights and was helpful on learning the religious...

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      11th Dec, 2024Angela A
    • 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...

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      6th Dec, 2024BnMadven
    • 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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      3rd Dec, 2024BereniceV114
    • 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...

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      2nd Dec, 2024Visar K
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    2 - 2 PaxUS$ 180
    3 - 6 PaxUS$ 150
    7 - 20 PaxUS$ 130
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