Experience Kathmandu’s rich tapestry on an immersive, guided 1-Day Tour. From sacred Buddhist stupas to lively Hindu rituals, elegant temples, and the regal Durbar Squares, enjoy the journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a highly experienced, informative, and gracious guide.

Itinerary:

08:00 AM: Tour begins, drive (15-minutes) to Kathmandu Durbar Square

The tour commences at 08:00 AM with hotel pickup. Our first destination is Kathmandu Durbar Square, a significant former royal palace complex. Within its courtyards resides the Kumari, the living goddess.

09:00 AM: Drive (15-minutes) to the Monkey Temple

The journey continues uphill to Swayambhunath, the ancient Monkey Temple. This deeply spiritual complex, believed to date back to the 4th century AD, gains a unique charm from the playful monkeys that inhabit its grounds.

10:00 AM: Drive (20-minutes) to Patan Durbar Square

We now arrive at Patan Durbar Square, the former royal seat of the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. This remarkable square is a treasure trove of temples, courtyards, and statues, each echoing Patan's significant past as a flourishing center for trade, art, and faith.

11:20 AM: Drive (45-minutes) to Bhaktapur Durbar Square

This remarkably preserved former royal palace complex of the Malla kingdom offers a captivating immersion into Nepal's rich artistic, architectural, and cultural heritage, showcased through prominent highlights such as the iconic 55-Window Palace, the exquisite Golden Gate, the towering Nyatapola Temple, and the regal Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.

01:30 PM: Lunch Break

02:30 PM: Drive (15-minutes) to Changu Narayan Temple

The journey continues to the revered Changu Narayan Temple. Perched atop a scenic high hilltop, this sacred heritage site is an ancient Hindu temple, with origins tracing back to the 5th century AD.

03:15 PM: Drive (30-minutes) to Boudhanth Stupa

The journey then proceeds to Boudhanath Stupa, one of Nepal's largest spherical stupas and a vital center of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. The area surrounding this magnificent stupa is often called Little Tibet.

04:45 PM: Drive (15-minutes) to Pashupatinath Temple

Your tour culminates at Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site for Lord Shiva dating back to at least the 5th century CE. Here, you can witness Hindu cremation ceremonies on the holy Bagmati River and optionally observe the evening arati.

06:00 PM: Drive (20-30 minutes) back to your hotel

Following your tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your Kathmandu hotel. Please note that the return time is flexible, allowing you to tailor the duration of your visit at each heritage site according to your preferences.