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Kathmandu Valley, Nepal / Tour

Kathmandu Heritage Tour

Explore the historic squares, stupas and living religious places of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur in four days.

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Temples and courtyards in the Kathmandu Valley
Temples and courtyards in the Kathmandu Valley.
Duration
4 daysOutline programme
Valley sightseeing
TourKathmandu Valley
Season
Year roundAsk for current dates
Experience
Easy cultural tour with walkingTour

A closer look at the journey.

This short Kathmandu Valley programme brings together the historic city centres and major religious places that define the valley. The visits include Kathmandu and Patan, the hilltop stupa at Swayambhunath, and the contrasting settings of Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. Bhaktapur adds another distinct urban landscape to the journey.

Two full sightseeing days sit between arrival and departure, making this a compact introduction or an addition to a mountain trip. Expect walking through squares, lanes and temple areas, with steps at some sites. Your guide can shape the order around local access and opening times, while leaving room to observe everyday life around the monuments.

  • Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur squares
  • Swayambhunath and Boudhanath stupas
  • The religious setting of Pashupatinath

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.

Day 2Kathmandu, Swayambhunath and Patan

Explore historic squares and religious places in Kathmandu and Patan, with a visit to the hilltop stupa at Swayambhunath.

Day 3Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur

Visit the stupa setting of Boudhanath, the Pashupatinath area and the streets and squares of Bhaktapur.

Day 4Depart Kathmandu

Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Local guiding and sightseeing arrangements
  • Accommodation standards and the meal plan
  • Ground travel and any flights shown in the agreed programme
  • Site visits and any local access arrangements

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

Comfort with sightseeing walks and steps. Optional hill walks can be discussed separately when arranging the daily programme.

Accommodation: Hotels along the route, with walking-stage accommodation where shown; standards and meal plans to be agreed.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Can the visits be tailored?

Discuss your interests and preferred pace with the team. Site access, opening times and travel connections shape the final daily order.

How much walking is involved?

Sightseeing includes walking through squares, lanes and religious places, with steps at some sites. Discuss any access needs before the visits are arranged.

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