Private Full-Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites | La Vacanza Travel

Private Full-Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: Nepal, Central Region, Kathmandu
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  • 7 hours
  • Kathmandu
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This full day private sightseeing tour takes you to Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore monuments that are considered some of the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty. Appreciate the unique architecture of these famous sites and learn about the significance it plays in Nepalese history.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal

Get a panoramic peek at the picturesque city from the hilltop temple of Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), one of the popular places for visitors and main Buddhist sites in Nepal with over 3000 years history.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Kathmandu Durbar Square for an insider’s look at the ornate, 16th-century royal residence. You also see Kathmandu’s one-of-a-kind Kumari, or living goddess. See all the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, hearing commentary from your private guide along the way and enjoying plenty of time to ask questions.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basantpur Dabali, Freak St, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Very old tourist centre of Kathmandu with beautiful Hindu temple.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Taleju Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur 44800 Nepal

Taleju Bhawani is one of the most powerful goddesses and is also regarded as the clan goddess of the Malla kings who ruled Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century because of which the temple of the goddess is present in three major cities, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. The goddess has four heads and ten arms and the three temples have the golden statues and metal work depicting the goddess. The temples accommodate the shrines of both the goddesses Taleju Bhawani and Living Goddess Kumari.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kumari Chowk, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

this fascinating palace is home to a virgin girl who is worshipped as the goddess Durga in human form. She can sometimes be glimpsed at her windows.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hanuman Dhoka, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Real monkeys live in this square, built to honor the mischievous and courageous monkey god Hanuman inside the Kathmandu Durbar Square,.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Main Hindu sites

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Pashupatinath Temple Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city centre. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Crematoria, Kathmandu Nepal

This place is on constant action, reminds me a lot of India but with more reverence and less hype. Pashupatinath entrance fees work here.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Boudhanath Later visit Boudhanath, the 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going around the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Main tourist area.

Pass By: Garden of Dreams, Le Prir De Un Persolle, Kathmandu 44601 Nepal

The Garden of Dreams, a neo classical historical garden, is situated in the midst of Kathmandu city, Nepal. The Garden's design has much in common with formal European gardens: paved perimeter paths

Pass By: Himalayan Recreation - Day Tours, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Best Kathmandu tour operator in Nepal with more than 20 years experience.

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour guide
  • Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Entrance fees
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • No age limit
  • Service animals allowed
  • Please expect to spend around the $10 USD for lunch purchased locally
  • Near public transportation
  • Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Free to Change the date and time
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up service offer from customers hotel or airport in Kathmandu valley

Airports

  • Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu Nepal

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours


User's Reviews

David_P

25 Feb, 2024

Excellent guide providing history of each site visited and meaning behind monuments. Would. Recommend the tour has a excellent starter to your experience in Kathmandu

Rebecca_B

11 Oct, 2023

Amazing Guide. Could not recommend enough. I learned so much from the guide, and the day ran so smoothly.

KhmerBolero

29 Jul, 2022

Our family spent a 7 hours tour with Rajan who was thoughtful anfd knowledgeable. Helping us out with extra needs.

gdr1030

06 Feb, 2020

Learned a lot. Krishna was very accommodating fluent in English language just need to talk slower. He knows the subject matter really well. Hard working

Triccia_A

21 Jan, 2020

We had such a great time with Krishna as we went around the gems of Kathmandu. He made sure that we were comfortable and safe. Highly recommending this tour. Thank you Krishna for a wonderful experience!

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