Embark on a 6-hour exploration of Kathmandu’s World Heritage Sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupati Temple. Discover the city’s rich cultural traditions, history, and ancient art and architecture.
Embark on a 6-hour exploration of Kathmandu’s World Heritage Sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupati Temple. Discover the city’s rich cultural traditions, history, and ancient art and architecture.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square - Kathmandu Durbar Square showcases Nepalese art and architecture at its best. The architecture is typical of the Malla dynasty who ruled over Nepal from the 12th to 18th century.
- Pashupatinath Temple - Pashupatinath Temple is situated on the banks of river Bagmati and is one of the main temples of Lord Shiva. The…
- Kathmandu Durbar Square - Kathmandu Durbar Square showcases Nepalese art and architecture at its best. The architecture is typical of the Malla dynasty who ruled over Nepal from the 12th to 18th century.
- Pashupatinath Temple - Pashupatinath Temple is situated on the banks of river Bagmati and is one of the main temples of Lord Shiva. The temple area is full of other smaller temples of numerous Hindu deities which gives the whole place an ambience of a sacred paradise.
- Boudhanath Stupa - The Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in South Asia which was built on the ancient trade route to Tibet. Beside the main stupa which was built in a Nepali Buddhist style, there are over fifty Tibetan monasteries around the area built by Tibetan merchants and the large influx of Tibetan refugees over the years. Here, you not only get to appreciate the spectacular art and architecture of ancient Nepal but that of neighboring Tibet as well.
- Swayambhunath Temple - The Swayambhunath Temple has a compelling mix of both Hindu and Buddhist shrines and stupas. It is popularly known amongst foreigners as the Monkey Temple owing to the large monkey population residing in the area.

- Monument fees
- English-speaking, trained and experienced local tour guide
- Transport by comfortable private vehicle
- Monument fees
- English-speaking, trained and experienced local tour guide
- Transport by comfortable private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
You’ll embark on a six-hour exploration of Kathmandu’s World Heritage Sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupati Temple. Your knowledgeable guide will unfold the historical and spiritual importance of these landmarks. Gain insights into the abundant cultural customs of Kathmandu, the city’s…
You’ll embark on a six-hour exploration of Kathmandu’s World Heritage Sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupati Temple. Your knowledgeable guide will unfold the historical and spiritual importance of these landmarks. Gain insights into the abundant cultural customs of Kathmandu, the city’s past, and its impressive age-old art and architecture.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 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
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.