UNESCO World Heritage Tour takes you to 7 of the UNESCO World Heritage sites and many other culturally important sites located inside the valley. The Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath (monkey temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, and Patan Durbar Square.
There are thousands of temples, stupas, monasteries, pagodas, and monuments in Kathmandu. Because of this, Kathmandu has been given the title of “City of Temples” and is famous around the globe. The valley has been divided into three ancient cities: Kathmandu Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. Each city has its own UNESCO World Heritage-listed Durbar Square which flaunts its artistic woodcraft, brick-paved courtyards, beautiful palaces, and temples that surround the square. Besides these cities, numerous cities and villages have preserved the temples and monuments which define their culture and religion over the centuries.
This 5-days UNESCO World Heritage Tour around the valley is to cater to the needs of those who desire to explore the culture of Nepal. During the tour, one can explore and feel the spiritual tranquillity around these sites.
Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet, greet and welcome you and transfer you to your confirmed hotel. You can rest relax and enjoy your time in the hotel or you can stroll around the city.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yatri Suites and Spa or Similar.
Our tour guide will come to pick you up along with the private vehicle. Firstly you will be visiting the UNESCO world heritage site Kathmandu Durbar Square where you can observe the typical wood-carved temples and buildings reflecting the ancient Kathmandu city and then you will be heading towards Swayambhunath- the monkey temple where you can observe the religious harmony and tolerance between the Buddhist religion and Hindu religion along with that enjoy the panoramic view of Kathmandu city and the Himalaya ranges from here.
After that, you will be visiting the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the biggest pilgrimage sites for the Hindu religion people in south-east Asia, explore the surroundings and you can observe the ritual body cremating ceremony process of the Hindu people at the bank of the holy Bagmati river.
Then visit another pilgrimage site nearby the Pashupatinath Temple known as Guweyswori Temple, explore the surroundings, and then you will go to visit another UNESCO world heritage site Boudhanath Stupa. It was built in 600 A.D. and is the only one of kind of stupa reflecting Buddhism in the world. Explore the surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa and after completing your sightseeing seen get back to the hotel and rest.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yatri Suites and Spa or Similar
In the morning, you’ll visit the ancient city of Patan. Patan is also known as “The City of Fine Arts” due to its rich culture, and arts and these towns are full of ancient temples and shrines. In Patan, you will be visiting other UNESCO World Heritage sites: Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square. Later on, visit the Patan Museum, where you can learn more about the history of Patan and the kings who reigned here. Later, visit the Golden Temple, a major attraction for both Hindu and Buddhist people, and Banglamukhi Temple. Afterward, you’ll travel to Khokana village which dates back to the medieval age and is famous for its mustard-oil seed industries and cultural heritage.
Bungmati lies just next to the village of Khokana with a beautiful temple in the village square and medieval houses hanging onions and red chilies from their windows. Later, we head towards our overnight location, Nagarkot which is about 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu. Nagarkot is a famous viewpoint and one can see the panorama view of the Himalayas ranging from the Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east including Mt Everest (With a binocular, you can have a good view of it). Enjoy the sunset and return to the hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Hotel Country Villa or Similar.
In the morning, enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. Later, you will head to Changunarayan Temple. Changunarayan temple is the oldest pagoda temple in Nepal and is one of the 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Then, descending, we reach the ancient town of Bhaktapur. In Bhaktapur, you will be amazed by the architecture, as until today the city has been able to keep intact in its old form.
You can observe the old wood-carved buildings all around Bhaktapur and then you will visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Explore the surroundings and afterward visit the Nyatapola Temple, one of the biggest temples in Nepal. After completing your sightseeing seen get back to Kathmandu and check in the hotel and have a rest or explore downtown, Thamel, to buy some souvenirs or just chill at some pub. This marks the end of the UNESCO World Heritage Tour.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yatri Suites and Spa or Similar.
Have your breakfast early in the morning and our office representative will come to pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to the airport regarding your flight time.
Have a safe journey onwards.
