Kathmandu World Heritage Sites Tour

• 5-6 Hours
• Guest House

On this day, you will be taken around for a city tour and you will be assisted by our guide from Accessible Adventure. We start early as we head to Kathmandu Durbar Square where we can study the rich culture and history of Nepal closely. The main highlight of this place is the Kasthamandap Temple which is popular as the temple made up of a single tree. We move to the home of the living Goddess, Kumari and explore it.

We then move to Swoyambhunath which is one of the oldest shrines in Nepal and is revered by Buddhists. This Stupa also offers a viewpoint to see the Kathmandu city. Moreover, Swoyambhunath is listed under the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is also known as the “monkey temple”.

After eating lunch, we go to the Pashupatinath temple. Non-Hindu people cannot get inside the temple but can explore the surrounding of the temple which has many shrines and monuments which extend on the sides of the river, Bagmati.

We continue our tour as we move to Boudhanath Stupa which is the biggest in Nepal and also comes under the UNESCO heritage sites’ list. This stupa is the focal point for Tibetan Buddhism here in Nepal. You can enjoy your time drinking Tibetan tea and exploring the area. You can buy souvenirs in the local shops too.

• 5-6 Hours
• Guest House

We start our day with a hot beverage as we first head to Bhaktapur city. This is a popular tourist spot in Kathmandu because of the serene cultural setting it has. You get the opportunity to enjoy the architecture and art forms here. From amazing pottery to stone and wood carvings, Bhaktapur has it all. The significant places in Bhaktapur that should not be missed include Nyatapola temple the national art gallery along with the fifty-five windows’ palace.

After Bhaktapur tour, we get lunch and head to Patan, also called Lalitpur. Patan is a major cultural hub in Kathmandu valley which is filled with amazing architectures, art, and religious spots. You get to explore the Krishna temple here and study the sculptures in the square present here. We get back to the hotel after having a wonderful time exploring these places.

• 6-7 Hours
• None

On this day, you will be provided with the wonderful opportunity to observe the folks of Kathmandu closely. The Newar people have inhabited Kathmandu for centuries and we can witness their amazing culture as well as tradition here in Kathmandu valley.

We reach a small town named Pharping, six kilometres away from the valley; this place is popular for its rich culture and unique lifestyle with scenic natural beauty. We can find a monastery here; it is believed that the Guru Rinpoche meditated here. Pharping is the entry point to the popular Hindu temple named Dakshinkali. We can go to CHovar gorge and the Manjushree park here.

We move to the historically significant Kirtipur now where we can see Newari neighbourhoods; we can taste the local cuisines and explore the age-old architecture. We can go visit the Bagh Bhairab Temple here.

We move to Gunmati and Khokana villages after having a great time at Kiritpur. The village tour is perfect for you to know about the lifestyle and history of ancient Nepal. The lifestyle here remains unchanged even after so much time has passed. There is a large population of Newars here.  The monuments are preserved by the locals and we can witness husbandry and farming techniques here.   This village is famous for authentic handmade garments as well as local mustard production. You will have a great time here away from the hustle and bustle of city life.