Kathmandu Temples Tour
Kathmandu Temples Tour Itinerary
On the day of your tour, you'll be picked up from your hotel at 9 am, ready to begin exploring the temples of Kathmandu Valley with your expert English-speaking guide.
The first stop along your route will be in the Nepalese capital's Durbar Square, "durbar" meaning royal palace. This historic square is located in front of the old royal palace of the former Newar Kingdom of Kathmandu, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Still considered the heart of the old town, the palaces, temples and courtyards that remain are a magnificent reminder of Nepal's architectural heritage.
Continuing on your tour by bus, you'll be taken to the Pashupatinath temple, in the east of Kathmandu Valley. After a journey of around 20 minutes, you'll reach the enormous Hindu complex on the banks of the sacred River Bagmati. Dating back to the 5th century and dedicated to the deity Shiva, Pashupatinath is made up of over 500 temples, monuments and ashrams built in the pagoda style. The gold roof of the main sanctuary will leave you in awe!
Next, you'll head to the Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Considered by many to be the most spiritual place in Kathandu, it has been a place of prayer for many centuries.
The final stop on your guided tour of the valley's temples will be at Swayambhunath, a stupa that is also known as the Monkey Temple... see if you can guess why! As well as its majestic architecture and the vibrantly colourful prayer flags surrounding it, the most striking part of this incredible monument are the paintings of the Buddha's eyes and eyebrows that look down in all directions upon those who visit. The structure has become one of Kathmandu's most iconic landmarks.
At the end of your tour, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel at 5 pm.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
English–speaking guide
Not included
Admission to Pashupatinath: US$ 9.50 per person
Admission to Boudhanath: US$ 4 per person
Admission to Swayambhunath: US$ 2 per person
Admission to Durbar Square: US$ 9.50
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
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Provider
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Divaindia
Corporate name: Indian Trails Sourcing Services PVT LTD
Pets
Not permitted.
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