Kathmandu Valley Tour: Exploration of Historic Temples and Stupas
4.7
18 Ratings
Kathmandu
Embark on a 7-hour tour of Kathmandu Valley, exploring historic temples and stupas. Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pashupatinath Temple - Pashupatinath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord - Shiva, the God of Destruction, also known as Pashupatinath (Lord of Animals). This temple is, moreover, a final destination for the Hindu devotees of all around the world. Built in around 400 A.D, the temple is located by the holy river Bagmati, decorated within the perfection of ancient arts and crafts. Four of the main gates of the temple are made of silver. Each gate is allocated for the four-faced lingam (phallic symbol of Shiva), which is to express that the blessing of the lord shall spread in all four directions around the world. \n\nPashupatinath Temple is a home for many Hindu Sadhus from all around the world. They are spotted around preference of the temple, with long dreadlock, meditating by the bank of Bagmati river, and occasionally smoking marijuana - as it is believed that Lord Shiva was fond of smoking marijuana in his adobe, Kailash - Sadhus in Pashupatinath are seen impersonating Lord Shiva.
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle as per group size
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Embark on an informative and intriguing 7-hour exploration tour around the Kathmandu Valley, offering profound insights into the daily lives of the Nepalese people influenced by ancient beliefs and ethical societal values. This journey includes visits to sacred destinations such as the Pashupatinath Temple, revered among Hindus worldwide; Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world’s largest Buddhist monuments; and Patan Durbar Square, which epitomizes the historical intermingling of Buddhism and Hinduism. Each location on this tour enjoys the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour commences and concludes at Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu.

  • Entrance fee is applicable to children 10 years and above
Location
Royal Mountain Travel
Lal Durbar Marg
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Go21484925038
Feb 3, 2024
Visit to Temples was the most wonderful - It was an incredible trip. We took a lot of photos, we visited Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara, it was amazing. We visited the temples, wonderful cuisine.
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Sharonvy8435qy
Oct 29, 2023
Interesting tour with good guide! - We had our tour earlier this week and were really enthousiastic about this. Our guide, Puspa, knew a lot about the city, temples, culture and religion. She learned us a lot and was able to answer all our questions and more! The places we visited were really impressive and the stories behind it were told really clear. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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Dan_from_minn
Oct 21, 2023
Puspa is an excellent Kathmandu Guide! - Puspa was an excellent Guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible - willing to adjust the schedule and tour as best fit our family. Highly recommend!
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Hamminga2022
Aug 7, 2023
Visit Kathmandu - Akshay is a committed guide with a lot of cultural and cultural history knowledge that taught us a lot. He is caring, helpful and trustworthy
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Sabrinahm1221lq
May 14, 2023
Get 3 World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu valley in one day - Sarita was an excellent Guide. She had a profound knowledge about the History and Culture of the Places we visited.
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T5882jpanjam
Apr 17, 2023
Private Nepal sightseeing tour by car - what a memorable trip!!! - We as a family of 4 enjoyed a 10 days trip through Nepal. Royal Mountain Travel was a very professional travel agency right from the start to the end. Mr. Ashish made sure that all necessary travel documents were complete and then designed a travel iternary according to our family members interests. Even a short at notice change in traveling from Kathmandu to Pokhara by air was professionally organized. All aspects of sights were included starting with sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara, visiting temple sites, interesting restaurants, local neighborhoods, and enjoying a half day community hike to Panauti where we all had a chance to eat with a local family. Our tour guide Akshay catered to everyones interest and gave us many detailed infos about the places we visited during our stay in Kathmandu. He spoke perfect English and we enjoyed many pleasant sightseeing tours together with him. Also our tour guide in Pokhara Mr. Sundi was very knowledgeable and showed us many important landmarks and local sights. All our drivers during our trip were extraordinary, always on time, very patient and gentle even in the most chaotic traffic. All cars were spacious and well maintained! Thank you so much Royal Mountain Travel for making this trip an unforgettable experience!!!
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Lisahf2314fm
Jul 20, 2022
Was a great experience - it was a very valuable experience to have made a small round trip in this country. no matter whether the impressive temples or mountains in nepal i was able to collect many new impressions. and would recommend a trip to this beautiful country to everyone
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Barbara12081965
Jul 18, 2022
9 days in Kathmandu Valley cultural heritage and hikes in rural countryside - Very professional travel agency, we had a 9 days trip in Kathmandu Valley with a new electric car driven by Mila, very patient and gentle even in city caotic traffic. Dilip, our guide, spoke a perfect English and gave us detailed information regarding both hindu and buddhist religion and culture. He answered to all our questions about Nepalese lifestyle, guided us in hikes and supported us at any time and for any need.
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Mfens
Nov 25, 2019
Must do - It is very convenient to do sightseeing in Kathmandu with your own driver and your own guide. Beste way to explore the city :)
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Albert_d
Apr 20, 2024
Decent tour, don't expect too much. - It was an ok tour. Only stopped at three places (which was clear in the itinerary). No info given in between....the guide and driver just spoke to each other in Nepalese, so I played on my phone and looked out the window. Entrance fees were 2000 rupees (1000 each at 2 stops).
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