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Private Kathmandu Day Tour - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
(4) Reviews
Kathmandu
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Get the wonderful experience of driving inside the Kathmandu Valley Visit the popular Hindu temple i.e. Pashupatinath Uncover the monkey temple i.e. Swayambhunath Stupa Reach one of the beautiful Tibetan Boudha Stupa Explore the Kathmandu Durbar Square
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Hindi & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Hindi & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed, Knowledgeble and Experienced Tour Guide
Hotel pickup and drop off service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Monument entrance fee (NPR 2600/USD 21)
Food and drink
Itinerary
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Swayambhunath Temple
This stupa is more popular for Swayambhunath Monkey Temple. It is situated on the top of a hill on the northwest side of Kathmandu Valley. This site is full of many Buddhist stupas 2000 years old. As a result, it is popular, especially for the Buddhist Pilgrimage. While talking about the physical structure of Swayambhunath Stupa, its base is surrounded by prayer wheels. The largest image of the Shakyamuni Buddha is located on the pedestal on the western side of the very site. Other statues, Buddhist shrines, Chaityas, and some Hindu deities are established there from the bottom to the top of the hill. There is a small pond as well. In the middle of it, the water sprays, and a small hole is also there where a visitor used to throw the coins. If the coins reach inside the hole, it is used to say that s/he is lucky.
1 hour
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Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is the greatest Hindu Temple in Nepal. Lord Shiva is the main deity of this temple. He is also known as the god of destruction according to the Hindu religion. He is a very powerful god.
While talking about the physical structure of Pashupatinath Temple, it is built in the pagoda style which has four silver doors, a golden roof, and wood carving. The stone sculpture is superb. This temple is surrounded by almost 15 shrines of Lord Shiva known as Shivalaya, 452 temples, 12 phallic shrines meaning jyotirlinga, and some Buddhist deities as well.Guheswori Temple is also located in this Pashupatinath area. It is the temple of Lord Shiva’s consort. It is also taken as the Shakti Peeth. Foreigners are not allowed to go inside this temple.
There is a cremation area as well in the Pashupatinath territory. The platform is located just above the bank of the Bagmati River. It is a sacred river in accordance with Hinduism as every ritual works happen there.
2 hours
3
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the best places to visit in Kathmandu. The ancient Bouddhanath Stupa was devastated by the earthquake of 2015, April. The renovation is completed now and this new structure is taken as one of the largest Tibetan stupas in Nepal. It is enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site too.
The greatest Bouddhanath Stupa is located in the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. It is surrounded by Tibetan settlements. The site is popular for the Thanka production as well.
Bouddhanath Stupa looks very beautiful in its spherical structure. The site is also taken as the center point of Tibetan culture in Nepal. Most Buddhist visitors especially from Tibet and China are used to staying at the hotel nearby this stupa and engaging in meditation activities. Bouddhanath Stupa is rich in Buddhist symbolism.
1 hour
4
Kathmandu Durbar Square
It is one of the golden pride of Kathmandu Valley. This was the residence of the Royal Nepalese family until the 19th century when the coronation of the Nepalese monarch took place. It is situated in the heart of Kathmandu City near the tourist spot Thamel. Surrounded by spectacular architecture and crafts for several centuries, it is said to be the living museum of temples. Most of the buildings, temples, art, and sculptures were made from the ancient to the medieval period dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. Thus, to see such monuments, thousands of people come to Nepal yearly.
In front of Kathmandu Durbar Square, there is a big sculpture of Hanuman who is the devotee of Lord Ram. It is the key attraction of this place. As a result, it is named Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square.
Kumari Ghar is the major attraction of Kathmandu Durbar Square where the living goddess stays. So, it is also known as the House of living goddess. She is worshipped by both Nepalese Hindus and Buddhists.
Private Kathmandu Day Tour - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Kathmandu
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Get the wonderful experience of driving inside the Kathmandu Valley Visit the popular Hindu temple i.e. Pashupatinath Uncover the monkey temple i.e. Swayambhunath Stupa Reach one of the beautiful Tibetan Boudha Stupa Explore the Kathmandu Durbar Square