Private Tour
Kathmandu Full Day Exploration
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Cultural and Historical Sites: Kathmandu is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and your tour will likely include visits to some of them. These sites may include ancient temples, stupas, palaces, and durbar squares, each with its unique architecture and historical significance.
Spiritual Experiences: Many of the sites you'll visit are of great spiritual importance to the Nepali people. Expect to witness various religious rituals, ceremonies, and prayers, especially at places like Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
Local Life and Street Scenes: As you navigate through the city, you'll have the opportunity to observe the daily life of Kathmandu's residents. You might encounter bustling markets, colorful street vendors, and people going about their daily routines.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick up/ drop off
Professional tour guide
Lunch
Entrance fees USD 26 for the four attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, is an architectural masterpiece and a historical treasure located in the heart of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a testament to Nepal's rich cultural heritage, spanning centuries of history and enchanting visitors with its stunning architecture, sacred temples, cultural festivals, and historical significance. As one enters Kathmandu Durbar Square, it's impossible not to be awestruck by the architectural grandeur that surrounds them. The square is a veritable treasure trove of Newar architecture, characterized by its intricate woodwork, exquisite carvings, and pagoda-style temples. The Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Kumari, the living goddess of Kathmandu, is a prime example of traditional Newar design. Its intricately carved windows and doors showcase the architectural finesse of the era. The Kumari herself occasionally appears at a window, bestowing blessings.
Swaymbhunath
Swoyambhunath is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus. For Buddhists, it holds great importance as one of the holiest stupas, believed to house relics of the Buddha himself. Devotees circumambulate the stupa in a clockwise direction, turning prayer wheels and offering butter lamps and incense as acts of devotion. Hindus revere the stupa as well, believing it to be the embodiment of the Adi-Buddha or the primordial Buddha. They worship it as a form of Lord Shiva, and the temple complex also features a Hindu shrine dedicated to Harati. Swoyambhunath Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Nepal's cultural and religious diversity. It is a place where people from all walks of life come to find solace, seek blessings, and experience a deep connection with spirituality. During Buddha Jayanti, the celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death, the stupa is adorned with colorful prayer flags and offerings.
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Kathmandu Full Day Exploration
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kathmandu 1 day UNESCO sites around guided tours
Journey33873818024,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day viewing 4 UNESCO sites around Kathmandu. Anshu was a very good guide - organised and gave us a lot of information about the sites we visited. He also took time to educate us on aspects of Buddhism and Hinduism which was really good. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kathmandu to do this.
UNESCO Heritage Sites Kathmandu
F4625AOcatherinew,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, totally recommend. Learning about Buddhism and Hindu religion is very interesting also the painting of thanka by incredible artists. thanks Anshu appreciate your knowledge and sharing
good experience
chachari2,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Dalbert Square and went to the museum. She explained what caught my interest. After that, I went to a local market and got a sense of Nepal. I also drank the recommended lassie. It was a very good experience.
Great day trip outside Kathmandu
suzanner901,
Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good day trip to Nemo Monastery and Shiva sculpture east of Kathmandu. Anashu is a perfect guide and Rajesh is an excellent driver. Book with them for safe trip. The online booking is easy.
Treklanders : an outstanding experience of Nepal
satiched,
Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Treklanders adventures provides an outstanding experience of Nepal. Ram, the manager of the company is so passionate that he delivers himself the guiding tours. I went with him to Namo Buddha temple and the trip was so good that I signed the after for the full Kathmandu heritage sites exploration. Ram has a perfect command of English and gets you all the history and tips that you need. Plus, he knows good restaurants for lunch and dinner ! And to make perfection, he is a great photographer for those in solo trip ! Choose Treklanders with no hesitation !
Definitely recommend
J3421OBjohnb,
Jan 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today was amazing. My English speaking guide,Pravin, was an absolute joy and my driver made the trip feel safe and comfortable. I’ve been to some truly iconic locations throughout Kathmandu and Pravin made the experience one I shall cherish for a very long time. Would definitely recommend
Best Kathmandu exploration tour
319lucak,
Oct 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best about this trip is the guide. He was very kind, funny and knew a lot. If you want to explore Kathmandu, then here!
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