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Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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Swyombhunath Stupa-Pashupatinath Temple-Bouddhanatha Stupa-Kathmandu Durbar Square

Highlights

  • Spend a quality of time with UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley 
  • Acknowledge with Nepal’s ancient history, culture and lifestyle,  civilization, religion, arts and architectures 
  • Collect the souvenirs you like to have for you and for special ones
  • Enjoy having local authentic cuisines of Kathmandu  
  • Celebrate the serenity, calmness, spirituality and delight of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu 
  • Capture entire Kathmandu Valley and snow-fed mountain peaks from the top of Swyombhunath Stupa 
  • Hassle-free, private and luxury UNESCO World Heritage Tour 
  • Safe, convenient, flexible and comfortable tour to World Heritage Sites 

Overview

Be Mesmerized with Age-Old History, Culture, Religion, Civilization, Arts and Architecture in "Day Tour to World Heritage Sites"
Day Tour to UNESCO Heritage Sites is an authentic and hassle-free tour to world heritage sites located in Kathmandu. It takes the visitors to age-old historical and religious sites of Kathmandu where one can acknowledge and experience marvelous facts and mysteries of Nepalese history, culture, religions, civilization and arts and architectures. 

This visit and Kathmandu Day Tour includes Kathmandu Durbar Square ( Bashantapur Durbar Square), Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. These are the 4 most visited world heritage sites in Kathmandu. If you want to go to Patan and Bhaktapur, you at least require sparing two days and you can go with 7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu. If you include Patan and Bhaktpaur in your Kathmandu Day Tour to World Heritage Sites, you will encounter with various hassles and your entire tour will be spoiled. Don’t go with cheaper cost for your special Day Tour to UNESCO Heritages Sites of Kathmandu including Patan and Bhaktapur as it is impossible to explore all these world heritage sites in one day. If you are looking for more comprehensive and truly informative tour to World Heritage Sites , you can also check The Real UNESCO Seven World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu 4 days or World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal 10 days. These tours packages for those people who are very passionate to explore the true and real archeology, civilization, religion, arts and architecture and history of World Heritage Sites in Nepal with plenty of time. 

Kathmandu Day Tour to World Heritage Sites is fully guided sightseeing tour with private Full-AC car/jeep/van/bus according to the group size. If you are looking for a private tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you can still do it with special request. Actually, it is believed and proved that joining in a group and interacting with them during your Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour will be more exciting than a private tour. However, the choice is yours. It will completely be hassle-free, relaxing and convenient for exploration, photography, integrations with the tour guide, collecting souvenirs and having snacks. 

This Day Tour to World Heritage Sites commence from your hotel where you stay. After you book this tour, you are informed to be ready at a given time after your breakfast and you will be received and transferred safely to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu one by one. In the very first, we go to visit and explore Swyombhunath Stupa also popularly known as Monkey Temple. The Swyombhunath Stupa is a massive and grand stupa with Bhddha’s statues, prayer wheels, prayer flags and religious and historical inscriptions. The Stupa also offers magnificent entire Kathmandu valley and some of the snow-fed mountain panoramas in the north. 

Next, we go to visit Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanatha Stupa spending at least one hour each including your lunch at Bouddhanath Stupa Premises. And, the final visit will be Bashantapur Durbar or Kathmandu Durbar Square as the late afternoon or early evening time will be spectacular to explore it. 
The guide we provide you will explain everything about the sites you visit in detail. You can as many things as you want during the visit. He won’t disappoint you. 

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    Finally, you are dropped to your hotel safely with beautiful memories of visiting and having insights of World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu . 

    Kathmandu Day tour to World Heritage Sites, is this right for you? 

    Kathmandu World Heritage Sites tour is truly an archeological, religious, historical, religious and cultural tour in Kathmandu city or in Kathmandu valley. This is not any other nature walks, treks and hiking. You will astonish yourself with magnificent pieces of history, civilization, culture, religion, arts and architecture while visiting UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu. 

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites Day Tour in Kathmandu takes you to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Sqaure, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple and Bhaktapur. Swyombhunath Stupa and Bouddhanath Stupa are two Bhddhists Heritage Sites and Kathmandu Durbar Square with Kumari Ghar, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are Hindu Heritage Sites. There are no such Christian heritage sites. However, learning history, culture, religions, arts and architecture, civilizations and tasting local authentic cuisines will enhance social harmony among the people. You will get stunned to observe all-magnificent and spectacular art words on woods, copper and stones during World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu. 

    Definitely, one can be interested to acknowledge others’ history and culture which empowers wider area of knowledge to live in the global society. Though you are not a Hindu and Buddhists, you will, undoubtedly find Kathmandu Day Tour one of the most rewarding visits in your life. 

    This is city sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley with private vehicle in your comfortable time frame. World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu is completely guided tour which is safe and very exciting to do. You can join a group or can do it privately. The total hour of Kathmandu Day Tour is maximum 7 hours including your lunchtime, photography and collecting souvenirs if you like. 

    Most importantly, those who have got keen interest in ancient history, culture, civilization, religions, arts and architecture can find this Kathmandu Day Tour to UNESCO Sites astoundingly amazing with marvelous insights.  

    How can I prepare for Kathmandu UNESCO Sites Tour? 

    You are not going to any hillside and mountain viewpoints by hiking and trekking. This Kathmandu City Day Tour is entirely based in Kathmandu Valley visiting and exploring UNESCO Sites of Kathmandu city or Kathmandu Valley. So, this is very comfortable and convenient trip with private vehicle and professional guide. Therefore, one doesn’t need any special and comprehensive preparations for Kathmandu Day Tour

    However, you have to carry enough drinking water (min 2 ltr.), face mask to avoid dust and smoke, sunglasses, sun block cream, a hat, smart phone or camera for views, some Nepali currency for entry fees and souvenirs collections, lunch and snacks, tipping your guide etc, fit yourself in comfortable clothing ( not too tight and vulgar) carry hand sanitizer  and be careful about the monkeys attacks in Pashupatinath Temple and Swyombhunath Stupa. Don’t carry any snacks in plastic bag or in your hand openly. The monkeys may snatch it and you get injured. 

    You can carry raincoat or poncho or umbrella in case if rains if you are doing Kathmandu UNESCO Tour in the months of Jun, July and August. 

    Be prepared and willing  to listen to your leader and follow his/her instructions properly while visiting the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. 

    You will have lunch or some snacks in the middle of the trip in the restaurant. You will have about an hour for refreshment and lunch. The entire Day Tour to World Heritage Sites Kathmandu is divided into two sections: First Phase- before lunch and Second Phase- After Lunch. Each Phase is divided into 3 hours duration maximum and you need to prepare accordingly. 

    If you have any problems during the tour to World Heritage Sites, report it to your guide immediately and he/she will help your fix the problems. 

    What is Kathmandu Valley Tour to World Heritage Sites? 

    There are 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. Tour to World Heritage Sites is the most popular day activity to do in Kathmandu valley especially among the international travelers. Kathmandu Valley Day Tour is a must do activity while people are in their vacations.  They just can allocate a single day or a couple of days for Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour.  More specifically, if you have 5-6 hours and really intend to visit and explore UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu Valley, you can do it instantly. 

    Actually, Kathmandu Valley Day Tour can be divided into two specific categories. They are Kathmandu City Tour and Patan and Bhaktapur Tour. Kathmandu valley consists of three cities: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu Day Tour takes you to 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu City. Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour offers an opportunity to visit Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. These 4 world heritage sites located in Kathmandu city can be visited in 4 hours if don’t have enough time. But if you have got enough time, then, it takes at least a full day ( 7 hours) for a comprehensive and authentic exploration and visits. But, unfortunately, what people are found doing is, they are just rushing to World Heritage Sites, making pictures and posting them on social Medias which is not meaningful. Even, the tour sellers or tour companies lure the people promising low cost to visit World Heritage Sites which will be waste of money and full of hassles. 

    Next visits will be to Patan and Bhaktapur. Patan Durbar Square with ancient palaces, courtyards, arts and architecture museums and temples fascinate thousands of people every day. 

    The visit to Bhaktapur consists of Bhaktapur Durbar Sqaure and Changunarayan Temple. One can also observe beautiful pottery works in Bhaktapur. The local cuisines like Bara, Chatamari, Juju Dhou and other authentic items are very popular to taste in Bhaktapur. 

    Can I do 7 World Heritage Sites Tour in one day? 

    These two visits: Kathmandu City Tour and Patan and Bhaktapur Tour can be combined in the same Day Tour to 7 World Heritage Sites. It can be done in one day but will be very rush. How can one explore and visit there different cities in one day with terrible traffic in Kathmandu Valley? This is a big question. 

    It takes at least 5 hours to visit 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites of Kathmandu and 2 more hours for Patan and 2 more hours finally for Bhaktapur. So, the total working hours to explore 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites will be 10-11 hours including drive and lunch hours. Is this possible for you? Make sure that you can travel and are willing to work at least 10 hours day, then, only go for 7 World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu Valley. If you don’t have that confidence, then, allocate 2 days otherwise, can only go with 4 World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu City which takes 5-6 hours to go and come back to hotel including lunch time, refreshments and photography. 

    What types of Kathmandu Valley Tours are available? 

    Two types of Kathmandu Valley Day Tour are offered by the tour operators for Kathmandu Valley. These are: Private and Sharing. 

    The private tour will the only yours and you with your guide and private vehicle. It will be very comfortable and convenient and hassle-free during the explorations and visits of World Heritages Sites Day Tour. 

    It is flexible and the visitor will have plenty of time for lunch, refreshments, photography and collecting souvenirs during World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu. 

    But the cost of Private World Heritage Sites Tour will higher than sharing. If you are introvert and solitary lover, want to avoid the crowds and hassles, you can go with little higher cost for your Private Kathmandu Day Tour. 

    Unlike that, the Sharing Kathmandu Day Tour to World Heritage Sites will be cheaper but full of hassles. It may not be convenient for you as you have to rush all the time and you cannot really have good and enough time to explore the World Heritage Sites, cannot have time collect souvenirs you really want, cannot have enough time for photography and refreshments. But, if you can adjust with these inconveniences with low cost, you can go with Sharing  World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. It ups to you, in fact. 
    The entry fees for foreigners and SAARC nationals to the World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
    World Heritage Site                               Foreigners (NPR)                                                     SAARC Nationals (NPR)
    Kathmandu Durbar Square                     1,500                                                            250
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square                              1,800                                                            500
    Patan Durbar Square                                      1,000                                                            250
    Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)              200                                                              50
    Boudhanath Stupa                                      400                                                             100
    Pashupatinath Temple                            1,000                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                      1,000 (For SAARC nationals entering the main temple)
    Changu Narayan Temple                              300                                                               100


    These prices may vary slightly depending on the change of local policies, so it's always good to verify before planning a visit.

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Itinerary 

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Itinerary begins with your pick up from the hotel where you stay. You are informed to be ready at a point of time after your breakfast. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Itinerary can be described as given: 

    Pick up from Hotel after breakfast at around 8 am

    Transfer to the world heritage site ony by one

    Transfer to Swyombhunath Stupa (time to transfer 15-20 mins) and spend around 1.30 hrs with your guide (photography, souvenir collection and exploration) 

    Transfer to Patan Durbar Square (transfer time 30 minutes) spend 1 hour to explore Krishna Temple, museums and palaces courtyards and having spectacular photography. 

    Transfer to Pashupatinath Temple,( transfer time 30 minutes) spend 1 hour exploring Bagmati River ,cremation site, deep woods and main Pshupatinath Temple 

    Transfer to Bouddhanath Stupa ( transfer time 15 minutes), spend 1.30 hours for exploration, visit, photography and lunch from the top of the roofs of the restaurants enjoying fabulous views of Bouddhanath Stupa and the surrounding green hills. 

    Transfer to Kathmandu Durbar Square in the late afternoon ( transfer time- 45 minutes) spend 1.30 hours to explore Kumari Ghar ( living Goddess abode), Bhairab Staute, Kathmandu Durbar Courtyard and the serene surrounding with cool air and local fairs 

    You can also walk to traditional Ason Bazaar (market) to get species, dry meat, vegetable and fruits. Ason bazaar is the most classical market in Kathmandu city to get any kind of spices, stuffs and the thing you like. You can get almost everything in Ason. From Ason bazaar, you can walk back to Thamel spending 15 minutes or can drive back directly. 

    After you are safely transferred the hotel you stay, the World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu ends formally. 

    If you want to add Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple, you require more 3-4 hours time. So, it is not recommended to combine Bhaktapur and Changunarayan with Kathmandu City. If you do want to add on Changunarayan and Bhaktapur with Kathmandu City Tour, it at least takes 8-10 hours and it will be full of hassles.

      Kathmandu Day Tour Package

      Kathmandu Day Tour Package includes 4 UNESCO Sites visits spending 6-7 hours including lunch hour. It covers 4 world heritage sites: Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. Kathmandu Day Tour Package Cost also includes professional tour guide, transportation to and from UNESCO Sites, safe drinking water during the tour even sometimes all World Heritage Sites Entry Fees but mostly not included in the tour package. Normally, the traveler himself/herself pays the entry fees to UNESCO Sites. 

      You need to know that your lunch and extra personal expenses are not included in Kathmandu Day Tour Package. You need to manage on your own for these things during the Kathmandu Day Tour. 

      If you join a group for Kathmandu Day Tour Package, it costs less that private Kahtmandu Day Tour Package. But, alert and don’t go with the people and trekking/travel companies who promise you with 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in day with very less cost like USD 45. This is not doable and it will be full of hassles. You will waste your money and time. Actaully, in order to do 7 world heritage sites tour in Kathmandu, one requires at least 10 hours since the world heritage sites are located in different cities: Kahtmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. 

      Best Day Tour to World Heritage Sites

      Best Day Tour to World Heritage Sites is to Bhaktapur, the oldest city among three in the Kahtmandu valley. Actually, Bhaktapur’s rich and ancient culture fascinate thousands of visitors every month that Kathmandu and Patan. Do you know the mystery of Bhaktapur that why people love Bhaktapur tour more than Kathmandu and Patan? Oldest culture and civilization, authentic local lifestyle, local cuisines, hundreds of temple and palaces, hundreds of step wells and ancient water taps, typical Nepali house with brilliant arts and architectures, museums, water ponds, pottery and ceramics, tea and coffee, bara and juju dhou (authentic Newari people’s cuisines) and distinctly near and clear city with idol in every nook and corner are the major attractions in Bhaktapur Day Tour as world heritage site tour.

      To name, Bhaakatpaur Durbar Museum, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, Datratraya Temple, 55 windows palace, Nyattpol Palace Temple, Siddapokhari, many old-age Nepali houses with marvelous woodworks and local streets to explore with local stuffs are the best things to explore and visit in Bhaktapur Day Tour. 

      However, it doesn't mean that Kathmandu and Patan are not worth visiting, they are equally popular with Patan Durbar Sqaure, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. Among them, Monkey Temple is the most famous for best Day Tour to World Heritage Sites.

      World Heritage Sites Tour Tickets 

      World Heritage Sites Tour tickets can be bought at the ticket counter located at the entrances of world heritage sites in Kathmandu. It means, one doesn’t require booking World heritage site tickets in advance for Day Tour to UNESCO Heritage Sites. You can see a small cabin where officials of world heritage sites are working for you to provide entry tickets and checking your world heritage sites entry tickets and you can directly ask them to provide you the entry ticket in order to explore the particular world heritage site in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. 

      Don’t try to avoid the entry ticket for world heritage sites, you may be in problem later when the officials ask you to show them your entry tickets. Ask tickets for world heritage sites, pay the right amount, ask to return the money if you pay more than the cost mentioned in the ticket. Settle down everything regarding the World Heritage Sites Tour Tickets before entering the heritage sites and enjoy your visit the way you like. 

      Normally, the tour guide will collect all the entry fees for world heritage sites you are visiting before you go to explore the sites. This way will be more comfortable for you to pay all the costs for tickets for world heritage sites at once, you don’t need to pay time and again. You guide will help you doing this. 

      World Heritage Sites Tour Tickets are valid for 24 hours once you get it. Don’t try to use it for the next day or for future. The cost of the entry tickets for world heritage sites are clearly displayed on the notice board at the entry cabins managed by world heritage sites. 

      What are 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal? 

      10 sites of natural and cultural sites of Nepal have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To explore these 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal, thousands of people flock every year for natural, historical, cultural and religious explorations and visits. The 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal are:

      1. Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple)

      2. Pashupatinath Temple

      3. Patan Durbar Square

      4. Kathmandu Durbar Square ( Kumari Ghar)

      5. Bouddhanath Stupa

      6. Changunarayan Temple

      7. Bhaktapur Durbar Square

      8. Lumbini

      9. Chitwan National Park

      10. Sagarmatha National Park

      Out of 10 World Heritage Sites, two are national parks, 6 are culutural and religious sites and 2 are historical sites. 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Kathmandu valley ( Swyombhunath Stupa, BOuddhanath Stupa Patan Durbar Square,Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple,Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple. 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Kathmandu city ( Bouddhanath Stupa, Monkey Temple,Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square and 3 are located in Patan and Bhaktapur.  Out of 7 world heritage sites in Kathmandu, one can explore only 4 world heritage sites in one day in a hassle free way. If you want to join in group and just have quick look at the world heritage sites, you can also do 7 world heritage sites tour in a day. 

      How many World heritage sites are there in Kathmandu? What are they? 

      Kathmandu has 4 world heritage sites: Pashupatinath Temple, Monkey Temple, Bouddhantha Stupa and Pashupati Temple. If you are talking about Kathmandu Valley, then, there are 7 world heritage sites: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple and Monkey Temple. 

      One can visit and explore only 4 world heritage sites authentically and in hassle- free way spending 6-7 hours. Actually, 7 world heritage sites tour in a day doesn’t seem authentic and hassle-free; it is just a trend and formality to go and make some photographs and post them in social platforms. If you are a true explorer and love your budget and time, you are recommended doing only 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in a day, not 7 World Heritage Sites in a day. 

      Is there any special dress code for Day Tour to World Heritage Sites?

      A Visit to World Heritage Sites has no special dress codes, you can wear a comfortable outfit as you wish. You have to get in and out in the car/van while doing UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu and you must feel relaxed and convenient with your clothing. No special religious or spiritual dresses are required for World Heritage Sites Tour. However, most of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites are either religious or cultural so that you are not suggested not to wear too tight and transparent apparel while visiting World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. It is considered to be unholy and vulgar if you are with something very tight and transparent. You can just fit in comfortable t-shirt or shirt, trousers, cap, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes which will add comforts in your UNESCO World Heritage Day Tour in Kathmandu. 

      Important Note

      Tour Mode: Private Guided Sightseeing Tour 
      Tour Grade: easy
      Local culture/religion: A blend of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
      Tour Duration: 01 Day in Kathmandu ( 7 hours) 
      Total Trip in Nepal:  01 Night and 02 Days from arrival to departure
      Tour Begins at: Kathmandu 
      Tour Ends at: Kathmandu
      Highest Point: Kathmandu (1350m-1400m)
      Transportation: Private Car/Jeep with full AC

      Best Seasons for  UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu 

      World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu can be done all round the year, visitors can enjoy nearly all seasons of the year round. Except for the summer and wet monsoon from mid-June to August. However, these the rain is not a big deal for this sightseeing tour in Kathmandu; you can conveniently do it.  Even, those who love rainfall can magnificently enjoy this trip in Kathmandu valley with the natural melody and rhythm of rain. You can go to the hilltop of Swyombhunath Stupa with rain and enjoy the mountain views including Lamjung Himal even in rainy days. Since you are not going out of Kathmandu valley, you can do this Tour to World Heritage Sites  in Kathmandu all round the year without any disturbances. 

      The best seasons for  UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Kathmandu are autumn and spring to enjoy all types of activities in Nepal including city tours and trekking trips in the mountains. The best season is Autumn which begins from Sep to November after monsoon perfect weather for views and travelling. Several festivals are extraordinary events celebrated this time of the year. The springtime begins from March to May. The days are much longer full of sunshine. Interested people can visit Nepal for various leisure activities during the winter time of Christmas and New Year until February. Most days are clear and fine with full of sunshine, however, days are shorter due to limited  sunshine hours. Morning and late afternoon till nighttime will be much colder, with clear bright starry nights. More information about Weather in Nepal  can enhance your UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal. Actually, the springtime and autumn time will marvelously delight the tourists with magnificent weather condition and mountain views to relish.

      Most importantly, one can observe very unique festivals and rituals of local Newar during your World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu and also can taste their local authentic cuisines. These experiences will make your Kathmandu city day tour more fascinating and exciting. The special festivals and celebrations take place all round the year in Kathmandu. 

      Even the visitors while doing  UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Kathmandu can witness and capture astonishing mountain peaks from the top of Swyombhunath Stupa all round the year.

      Must Know Things Before Travelling in Nepal

      People type and search for things to know before deciding on a trip to Nepal on Google and other social media platforms and find several posts about the topic. Though you are fed several pieces of information about things you should do before deciding on a trip to Nepal, you have to be very selective about the authentic ones. If you go haphazardly through the article and the information, you may be misled while travelling in Nepal and before deciding on a trip to Nepal. Ultimately, your vacation trip will be nasty. So, you must be very watchful about the must-know things to know before departing to Nepal from your country.

      Various things are must-know things before deciding a trip to Nepal but a few things are much more important things to know before departing from your country. There are 5 Must Know Things before deciding on a trip to Nepal. They are Weather Conditions, Geography and Culture, Currency, Food and Accommodation and Health and Securities. Now, let’s talk about these 5 must know things about Nepal before deciding on a vacation trip in Nepal in detail. The detail  about 5 must-know things before will offer you very authentic information about weather, food, people, culture and religion of Nepal beforehand the trip.

      If you have prior knowledge about Geography of Kathmandu, weather condition, foods and drinking water and the local culture, it will be more comfortable for you to go for Day Tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Most importantly, one needs to know that one doesn't require wider and very comprehensive stuff to carry with them as they are going within the Kathmandu city for Kathmandu Day Tour to World Heritage Sites. 

      Nepal Travel Info

      A small landlocked country situated between China and India, covering 0.03% of the whole continent, is Nepal. Also known as the land of the Himalayas, Nepal is a treasure cove for adventure activities. Eight of the fourteen highest mountains above the height of 8000m lie here. Trekkers are bound to come across countless forests, gushing rivers, turquoise lakes, and sparkling glaciers on the trekking routes. Authentic information about Nepal Travel Info will help you understand Nepal and the trip you want to undertake in a better way. Also, Nepal Travel guide will help you setting your  UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu with how are people in Nepal, religions in Nepal, foods and accommodations in Nepal and major places to visit in Nepal. 

      Tips to Make Day-Trek or Day-Tour Productive

      Many people may not know the tips to make a trekking or tour day productive and they waste their valuable time haphazardly with chaotic schedule. 

      Yes, you are on the vacation and you must make each second, each minute, each hour and each day very fruitful and highly productive. Otherwise, you will just wander aimlessly with a big mess and ultimately, you will spoil your entire trip.

      Visit us at 30 Tips to make Day-Trek or Day-Tour Productive and turn your special vacation day a memorable and very fruitful. 

      Trip Itinerary

      Day Tour to UNESCO Heritage Sites commences with your warm reception from the hotel with a private vehicle with full AC. You will be accompanied with professional tour guide while exploring World Heritage Sites. You will feel very comfortable and relaxing as the tour is all hassle-free with plenty of time to spend with UNESCO Heritage Sites. 

      A Visit to Swyombhunath Stupa ( 2 hrs)

      In the very beginning, you will go Swyombhunath Stupa also popular as Monkey Temple is located atop hill. This grand and massive stupa fascinates every traveler, especially Buddhist followers. Swyombhunath Stupa is believed to have been originated from lotus flower and is, therefore, holy. 

      The stupa has a massive look with Buddha’s meditating eyes printed on its surface and all surrounded and installed holy prayer wheels. It will be very exciting moments to go round the stupa moving prayer wheels clockwise. Please don’t go round the stupa anti-clock wise s it is believed that you are disregarding Buddha and his life’s principles. 

      The stupa has a huge surrounding with deep woods, colorful prayer flags, holy pond, exercising stations and atmosphere. The stupa premises also has a temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati ( goddess of windom) and has three major and tremendous Buddha’s statues on the other side to the end. 
      Major things to see and experience in Swyombhunath Stupa 
      • The massive Stupa with meditating eyes of Buddha
      • Colorful and holy Prayer Flags.
      • Deep woods and refreshing breeze 
      • Hundreds of Monkeys running and jumping here and there 
      • Holy Pond to taste your luck with coin 
      • Saraswoti Temple (goddess of Wisdon) 
      • Hundreds of prayer wheels 
      • Three massive Buddha’s statues to the other end 
      • Souvenirs collections 
      • Entire Kathmandu Valley view with some astonishing mountain views to the north 

      Alert:  Don’t tease and feed the monkeys during your Swyomhunath Stupa Exploration as they may attack you. Don’t carry any food stuffs with you in your hand, they may snatch it and may hurt you terribly. 

      A Visit to Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa ( 3 hrs) 

      After a beautiful exploration and visit to Swyombhunath, you will be boarded to Pashupatinath Temple and then to Bouddhanath Stupa respectively. 
      Pashupatinath Temple is a world famous pilgrimage site for Hindus and everyone can visit it. The temple is located at the bank of Holy Bagmati River. The Bagmati River is the only cremation site for Hindus who are living in Kathmandu. 

      Pashupatinath Temple area is also surrounded by deep woods and you can see hundreds of monkeys running and fighting haphazardly. You can also see holy Sadhus there performing rituals and rites and also may ask your palm to read.  

      Bouddhanath Stupa is another marvelous Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Bouddha, Kathmandu. It is 7 kilometer drive from center Thamel. The stupa is white in color and beautifully furnished with colorful Buddhist prayer flags all round. The surrounding of Bouddhanath Stupa is astonishingly pleasant and delightful with all similar types of houses with rooftop restaurants for lunch and snacks. After we visit Pashupatinath Temple, we go to Bouddhanath Stupa and have lunch with marvelous views of Stupa and the surrounding hills in the background sitting in the rooftop restaurant. 

      Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa are closer each other. It takes only 15 minutes drive from Pashupatinath Temple to get Bouddhanath Stupa. 

      Major things to see and experience in Pashupatinath Temple 
      • Tremendous Pashupatinath Temple with a massive Bull 
      • Holy Bagmati River and Cremation Site 
      • Holy Sadhus and Priests performing rituals and rites 
      • Kutis ( the Sadhus’ hermitages) at the bank of Bagmati River 
      • Hundreds of Monkeys with tiny kids 
      • A little walk through deep woods up to the top of the hill and further down to Guiheshwori Temple to the other side 
      • Deep relaxation into the woods of Pashupatinath Area 

      Alert:  Don’t tease and feed the monkeys during your visit to Pashupatinath Temple as they may attack you. Don’t carry any food stuffs with you in your hand, they may snatch it and may hurt you terribly. 

      Major things to see and experience in Bouddhanath Stupa 
      • Grand stupa with white color, prayer wheels and prayer falgs
      • Cool and serene surrounding with the green hills at the background 
      • Marvelous rooftops restaurants for snacks, lunch   and coffee 
      • Typical Nepali houses with marvelous woodworks 
      • A Huge collection of souvenirs including Thanka and singing bowl 


      A Visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square( 2 hrs)  

      Final section of World Heritage Day Tour Kathmandu takes you to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is also popular as Bashantapur Durbar Square. You will safely be transferred to Kathmandu Durbar Square from Bouddhanath Stupa towards the end of UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour. Kathmandu Durbar Square and its premises are very pleasant and refreshing in the late afternoon and in the early evening with colorful lights, souvenirs shops and rooftops restaurants. 

      Major things to see and experience in Kathmandu Durbar Square 
      • Kumari ( living goddess) and Kumari Ghar 
      • Tremendous Kal Bhairav Statue 
      • Bashantapur Palace and its incredible woodworks from 12 th century
      • A huge collection of ancient objects and weapons 
      • Cool and refreshing breeze 
      • Beautiful rooftop restaurants with authentic coffee, tea, snacks and local Newari food items 
      • Souvenirs shops to collect your favorite item 
      • A walk to Ason ( traditional bazaar) Bazaar 

      After we spend 2 hours quality of time with authentic exploration and information at Kathmandu Durbar Square,  you can either walk to Ason Bazaar ( a traditional market) to get the stuffs like spices, fish, dried fruits, dried meat, utensils and pickles. This is an optional tour to explore Ason Bazaar and the walk from Ason Bazaar to Thamel is 15 minutes. 

      After all visits and explorations with your professional and highly experienced tour guide, we drop you to the hotel you stay and say Namaste to you for your beautiful company to our team and company. 

      Max. altitude

      1,400m / 4,593 ft.

      Accommodation

      Non

      Meals

      Non
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      Includes

      • Private Full AC Vehicle
      • Professional Tour Guide  
      • Pure and safe bottled drinking water 


      Doesn't Include

      • All Entry Fees
      • Personal Expenses
      • Meals 
      • Personal clothing 
      • Tipping

      Trip Info

      Orientation

      As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation about UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu . It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast before you go for the day trip in Kahtmandu. 

      We will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or the same day onwards. You will be provided all required information about the highlights of  UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu , preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide and the things we are going to experience during the Kathmandu day Tour. 

      If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your Day Tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

      Last Minute Booking

      Last-minute booking is always open for your  UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins. More specifically, you can book your Day Tour to World Heritage Sites few hours earlier ( 2 hours). If you let us just 2 hours earlier that you want to do Kathmandu Day Tour to World Heritage Sites, we will arrange it immediately for your convenience. 

      If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. we are always open and here to organize your World Heritage Sites trips in Nepal. Kathmandu Valley Tour or Kathmandu City Tour can be organized instantly if you contact us at 977-9841718385 ( WhatsApp/ Call) few hours earlier like even 2 hours earlier. 

      Trip Extension

      We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking, i. e.  Day Tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip and you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.

      You can add on Chitwan Programs and Namobuddha Program and other short hiking and trekking like Poonhill Trek, UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal 10 days, 7 Real UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu  and Australian Camp Trek in your  UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu. If you want to enjoy stunning sunrise and Mt. Everest View, then, you can go to Nagarkot Hill Station as well after you complete your Day Tour to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. 

      Currency Exchange

      You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival if you are arriving throug it or you can exchange it after you check in at the hotel or other several places in Kathmandu, tour beginning points as well.  If you are staying in Thamel, you can comfortably find several money exchangers by your hotel and you can convert your currency into Nepali Rupees. Actually, Carrying Nepali Rupees help making your tour more comfortable with convenient payments. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping. 

      Since you are doing this World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu in major cities like Kathmandu, you can easily convert your currency into Nepali rupees or the restaurants, hotels and shops will accept AUD, USD Euro, Pound and even Indian Rupees. Most of the hotels and restaurants have the access of online payment via bank transfer or QR Code. Even the hotel where you are staying will help your convert your currency into Nepali Rupees or you can find numerous money changers in the street of Thamel easily.  You  need Nepali currency to pay World Heritage Sites Entry Fees. 

      Haven Holidays Team for UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu

      Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible to guide you in UNESCO World Heritage Tour  in Kathmandu. They are well-trained, friendly and experienced in their related field. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They are great communicators. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, and first-aid applications. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives. They never do any kind of harm to animals, birds and plants during the trip. The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient. They know each and every World Heritage Site's history, importance, rules and regulations, entry fees and things which are not allowed to do during your Kathmandu Day Tour. 

      The HH Team will delight you with very authentic information about ancient Nepali culture, religion, history, art and architecture and the marketplace while exploring the  World Heritage Sites  Tour in Kathmandu. 

      What to Carry during Day Tour to World Heritage Sites? 

      You don't require carrying heavy luggage with all items as you are doing a city tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley .Unnecessary stuffs; you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu even if you have go direct flight to homewards. Even if you check out from the hotel, they will keep your luggage safely until you return back from Kathmandu City Tour to World Heritage Sites. They will keep your luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to manage it for you before you depart for the trip. Carry the luggage tag given to you very safely till you get your luggage back before departure.

      You are suggested to carry just a little stuffs like water bottle, gadgets, some money and your other personal and important belongings with you during your Day Tour to World Heritage Sites.

      Don't forget to carry your valid passport with visa stamps and some basic and regular medicines for first-aid application in case you get some health issues during the trip. 

      Once you return from the tour, you can receive your unnecessary stuffs from the hotel in Kathmandu and depart homewards. 

      What are the Meals Available in UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu? 

      No meals are included in this UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu. You have to manage it yourself. You will have a chance to have variety of food items in the restaurants and hotels of Kathmandu.

      During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal and refreshments.  You will be given almost 1.30 hrs time for your lunch and refreshment .  Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you throughout the trip.

      During your UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu, you will go to explore the facilitated cities with ancient cultural, natural and religious places and you will get the food items including continental , Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Nepali and many other local authentic cuisines in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. These cities are modern  and have variety of options for meals during the tour. 

      Also, there are some specialized restaurants targeting the particular group of people like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Nepali and Indian where you can get the most authentic cuisines you really want. Find the best one you like to enjoy and go.  

      Try having local authentic cuisines like local Newari item of foods in your UNESCO Heritage Tour  in Kathmandu. It will provide you a very distinct and authentic taste which you will really like. 

       Is there Electricity and Charging Facility during Kathmandu Day Tour? 

      You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal; you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups even in the vehicle you are travelling. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and technical problems. If your phone is dying, you can immediately charge it with the plug ins managed by us in the private vehicel and even during your lunch time in the restaurants.

      Since you are travelling and exploring major cities of Nepal in your UNESCO  Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu, you won't have any problem of electricity to enjoy all  kind of facilities like AC,  battery charging, WI-Fi, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, laptops, tabs and other appliances and gadgets. You can your personal gadgets and enjoy them with good flow of electricity in the Kathmandu city. 

      How is the Drinking Water Facility in World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu

      Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Kathmandu which is very safe for you to drink. The hotel provides you bottled or purified drinking water. You can go with them. But, you are suggested to carry your own bottled water during the tour. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it. But, don’t try to drink the water from the Local river, stream and taps during your tour. 

      We will provide you pure, safe and sealed drinking water during the travel in the daytime.  Actually, we provide 4 liters of pure and safe drinking water in your day tour in Kathmandu.  Optionally, You can instantly buy bottled water in Kathmandu  in your World Heritage Tour in Nepal. 

       How is the Communication Facility in Kathmandu Day Tour? 

      You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu  during your UNESCO   Heritage Tour in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trip to the mountains, like in Nagarkot or Chisapani near Kathmandu, only if you go there,  you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, you are going to the mountain for trekking and other adventure activities and the hotels/restaurants on the tour will offer you the facility of Wi-Fi. You will get undisturbed Wi-Fi and internet facility while exploring the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley . This service will be free of cost all round the trip. No extra payment is made for the facility of Wi-Fi in UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Kathmandu Valley. Even if you are having your lunch in a restaurant, you can have the free access of Wi-Fi during your World Heritage Tour. 

      The best way to access good communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport if you are arriving through it. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and a passport-sized- photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a very good communication. You can make a call, and access the internet over it.

      You can see many local shops selling local SIM Cards like NCELL and NT for your convenience near the hotel you stay. Present valid  documents required and pay Rs. 150-200 and install the local SIM Card on your personal smart phone. 

      Feedback about the Trip 

      You can give feedback about the trip you have undertaken at the end of UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it through online platforms. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and sharpen our services and facilities in the coming days.

      If you cannot visit our head office at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have  to do it, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public. Your can share your experiences of tour with our tour leader, transportation and other necessary information we provided you during the World Heritage Site Tour. 

      Extra Personal Expenses during Kathmandu Valley  Sightseeing Tour

      How prodigal are you or thrifty? Your trip extra personal expenses depend on it. You are not going to pay for your transportation and guide. But, you are going to pay for your accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner and other topics. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go to topics like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, and shopping on the tour. For this, you have to allocate some dollars or Nepali currency.

      As you are going to explore Kathmandu and all world heritage sites, you may like to collect different souvenirs for your family and loved ones, for this you have to be prepared. You can pay Nepali rupees or other currencies like AUD, CAD, USD and Euro as well while making the payments. You can pick up the items as souvenirs like Thanka, Bangles, Ear Rings and mainly singing bowls. 

      It is very difficult to decide your extra personal expenses as you may be thrifty or prodigal. We cannot decide this thing from here. So, if you have tight budget, do go for extra expenses on the tour. Or, if you are willing to spend big amount for budget for this tour, you can go for it.  You can spend like USD 100-500 during your Day Tour to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu

      A Typical Day in  UNESCO World Heritage Tour  Kathmandu

      The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast at the hotel. You will have breakfast at around 7-9 am and begin the day after that. Then, you will have 3-4 hours to explore the World Heritage Sites after breakfast and you will stop for lunch after some explorations of World Heritage Sites. The duration of lunchtime will be around an hour. You will have lunch in the restaurant during the World Heritage Tour. 

      If you are a vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways and items for you. Even you can find the vegan restaurants in Kathmandu for the vegetarians. 

      You will have plenty of time for refreshment, lunch, snacks and photography during the Kathmandu Heritage Tour. 

      After lunch, you will resume your tour again and end the day tour in the after like around 4-5 pm. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.

      Why with Haven Holidays?

      • Free Booking and Free Cancelation
      • Veteran Crew Members
      • Hassle-Free and Luxury Trips
      • Personal Care 
      • Enhancing Eco-Tourism
      • Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.
      • No hidden cost
      • Flexible
      • Cost Friendly
      • Wider Networks
      • Expert in risk management
      • Comprehensive and wider knowledge on history, culture, religion and civilization 

      Transportation for  UNESCO World Heritage Tour Kathmandu

      You will enjoy private car for city sightseeing in Kathmandu. The car will run full-fledge AC during the World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu and even while heading to and back from all UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley. So, you are going to enjoy a private luxury car transportation in your  UNESCO  World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu. 

      What I expect in UNESCO World Heritage Tour in  Kathmandu? 

      You are doing a marvelous UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu and you are going to do/experience the following thins in the trip:

      • Visit and explorations of World Heritages Sites including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple 
      • Experience and enjoy authentic culture, civilization, history, art and architecture and lifestyle of Nepali people
      • Enjoy having local cuisines of Newari people in Kathmandu Valley
      • Celebrate this tour with private car sightseeing in the cities 
      • Collect all beautiful souvenirs you like during the tour in Kathmandu
      • Can enjoy your favorite local authentic items of food in specialized restaurants 
      • Deep and Spiritual insights on Hindus and Buddhism 
      • Begin the tour after breakfast and end at around 4-5 pm 
      • You will have lunch break for an hour or maximum 1.30 hrs in the middle of the tour 
      • Accompany with very professional and experienced tour guide 
      •  Entirely based in Kathmandu Valley and safer, no risks and dangers 

      Tour Leader for UNESCO  World Heritage Tour  Kathmandu

      Our tour leader is highly experienced, professional and great communicators. They have very authentic and reliable information about Nepalese history, civilization, culture and religion as they are well known to UNESCO  World Heritage Tour Kathmandu and they are well trained about them. You can co-ordinate with them and ask for the help and any information you want to have 

      You leader know better about the souvenirs you want to collect, restaurants you want to go and the things you want to enjoy in UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour and you can ask them and take benefits of it. 

      Tipping for Your Tour Leader  

      Tipping for your Tour leader is not mandatory but they expect something extra from you after they work hard for you. You’d better prepare USD 5-10 per day for your tour leader in your  UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour. But, it doesn’t mean that you have to do the same as we recommend you. You reward your tour leader with some handsome tipping as well if you are satisfied. Sometimes, you don’t need to reward him/her with tipping if he/she doesn’t take a good care of you and try to spoil your trip with some unnecessary personal benefits and interests. The tour will try his/her best to make you happy and satisfied and you should try the same thing.

      Is there any special dress code for UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour? 

      Not, not actually but too tight and transparent clothing are not recommended as you are going to visit religious and cultural sites mostly. And also full sleeve clothing are recommended as you may have sunburn on your skin. 

      In Nepal, if you wear too tight and transparent clothing, it is still considered to be vulgar and not comfortably accepted by the society and its people. So, it is highly recommended to wear comfortable clothing, not too tight and transparent.  
      • Dos and Don’ts during Day Tour to UNESCO Heritage Sites

        There are certain things that the visitors should and shouldn’t do during World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu.

        Dos
        • Get ticket before entering the particular world heritage site
        • Hire guide if you require
        • Read the instructions clearly before you enter the heritage site
        • Get right and proper map of world heritage sites if it is required
        • Get an authentic description book before heading towards the world heritage site you want to explore
        • Show your entry ticket at the entrance
        • Make photographs and videos as many as you want if the instruction allows you
        • Do listen to your guide properly before visiting UNESCO sites
        • Do wear comfortable clothing, not too tight and transparent
        • Carry enough water (at least 2 liter), sunglasses, sun protection, insect spray and your personal gadgets
        • Do carry at least Rs. 4000; you need to pay at least Rs 2600 as entrance fees for 4 world heritage sites located in Kathmandu city and you need to pay for your lunch
        • Do collect some souvenirs during the World Heritage Sites Day Tour if you like
        • Carry your passport, Debit or Credit Card and first aid-kit with some commong medicines
        • Take off your shoes while stepping up to the main stupa of Bouddhanath, no shoes is allowded there
        • Avoid local street vendors
        Don’ts
        • Don’t enter the World Heritage Sites without a valid and authentic entry ticket
        • Don’t make photos and videos if you see the sign or instructions like “No Photographs and No Videos”.
        • Don’t touch the collections and objects in the museums
        • Don’t tease and feed the monkeys in Swyombhunath Stupa( Monkey Temple) and Pashupatinath Temple area
        • Don’t eat and don’t carry anything that is edible among the monkeys in Swyobhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple
        • Don’t litter the heritage sites by throwing plastic wrappers, papers, bottles and anything that litter the sites, leave the memories not trash
        • Don’t donate money to the beggars, if you do it, it may trouble you (especially in Pashupatinath Temple Area
        • Don’t try to violet the instructions/rules of world heritage sites during the visit 

        Additional Trip Info

        1. What are the Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu?

        The Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO-listed heritage sites:

        • Kathmandu Durbar Square
        • Patan Durbar Square
        • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
        • Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
        • Boudhanath Stupa
        • Pashupatinath Temple
        • Changunarayan Temple

        All these sites are of tremendous historical, cultural, and religious significance, demonstrating the rich and ancient heritage of Nepal. The Day Tour to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley will be very informative and exciting. Them most important thing which you should not miss while you are in Kathmandu is Day or half day Kathmandu City tour

        2. How long does it take to visit all 7 UNESCO sites?

        The entire tour lasts 8 to 10 hours if undertaken in a day. It would be better if you take two days, observing the sights at leisure, since that provides ample time to observe architecture, collections of ancient objects in museums, history, and culture too.

        3. Which is the most visited UNESCO site of Kathmandu?

        The most visited UNESC sites are the Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Pashupatinath is a sacred Hindu temple of Lord Shiva, and Boudhanath is the largest stupa in the world and is revered by the Buddhists.

        Both local people and international tourists visit these two most popular UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu. 

        4. What is the best time to visit UNESCO heritage sites?

        The best season to travel to Kathmandu's UNESCO places is autumn (September–November) and spring (March–May) when the weather is pleasant with clear skies and comfortable climate.

        However, there is no disturbances of rainfall and snowfall while visiting UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu since there is no snowfall  in the peak of winter(Mid Jan-Mid Feb) in the city. But,heavy rainfall during Mid- Aug to Mid- Sep may not be possible to visit UNESCO Sites as Kathmandu may get flodded. 

        5.Waht are the transportation options to get World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu? 

        Travelers can offer you:

        Private Vehicle – Most convenient for a cozy and flexible ride, arranged by tour operators or hotels.

        Shared Transport – Local buses, taxis, jeep.

        Pathao or In Drive Ride: You can use the riders who are offering either taxi or motorbike ride in Kathmandu valley while doing UNESCO Sites Tour. Comparing to private vehicle, InDrive or Pathao Ride is cheaper and quicker too. So, why not trying Indrive and Pathao to get UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu from and to your destination? Let’s experience the new thing in Kathmandu. 

        Rickshaws & Walking – For shorter distances within heritage squares like Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. One can also go on walk to Swyombhunath Stupa( Monkey Temple) from Thamel. It takes only 20 minutes on foot from Thamel to Swyombhunath Stupa.

        6. Where can I buy entrance tickets to these UNESCO sites?

        UNESCO Sites Entry Tickets are available at the entrance gates of all the heritage sites. The costs are based on nationality:

        The cost of entry tickets for UNESCO Sites for foreigners are:

        Kathmandu Durbar Square – NPR 1,000

        Patan Durbar Square – NPR 1,000

        Bhaktapur Durbar Square – NPR 1,800

        Swayambhunath Stupa – NPR 200

        Boudhanath Stupa – NPR 400

        Pashupatinath Temple – NPR 1,000

        Changunarayan Temple – NPR 300

        7. Is a guide mandatory for the UNESCO Sites tour?

        Yes, a licensed guide enhances the experience, providing historical information, cultural insights, and directions. The local Guides are available at the sites or through travel agencies. IT is recommended hiring the guide through travel agencines rather than going with local guide at the sites. The local guides at the sites my cheat you by urging you to buy the goods. 

        However, hiring guide is not mandatory while doing UNESCO Sites Tour in Kathmandu; one can do on his/her own.

        8. Is there any dress codes for visiting World heritage sites?

        Dress Modestly – Cover shoulders and knees, especially when visiting temples like Pashupatinath.

        Try avoiding Leather Items – Some religious places like Pashupatinath Temple have prohibited leather objects inside the compound. And only Hindus are permitted to enter the main Pashupatinath Temple.

        Photography Rules – Some places, including Pashupatinath Temple's inner hall, do not permit photography. Ask your guide or read the rules properly before taking photographs of world heritage sites.

        Respect Religious Practices – Do not touch religious objects or enter restricted zones when it is not permitted.

        9. What are the preparations to do before beginning the world heritage sites tour?

        Wear Comfortable Shoes – Plenty of walking is assured while exploring the sites.

        Carry Cash – Some places won't take cards while eating and you can not pay by card to buy the entry tickets for UNESCO Sites and you must pay Nepali rupees to buy the tickets.

        Bring a Water Bottle with at least 1.5 liter water – Stay hydrated all the time.

        Sunscreen & Sunglasses – Safety from sun exposure.

        Check Local Festivals and celebrations – Coming during festivals like Indra Jatra or Bisket Jatra may provide a more colorful experience during World heritage sites tour but could also bring crowds. One can enjoy local Newar people’s celebrations all round the year while doing Kathmandu UNESCO Sites tour.

        Check Weather Forecast and do act accordingly: You may have to carry some extra layers or bring raincover/rainponcho with you.

        10. Are there any safety measures visitors should follow while doing UNESCO Sites Tour in Kathmandu?

        Be mindful of Pickpockets – Secure your belongings like wallet, purse, passport and your phone in busy areas like in Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bouddhanath Stupa premises.

        Follow Traffic Rules – Be cautious while walking on public places and crossing the rules as Kathmandu is hugely conjusted by heavy traffic these days.

        Respect Local Customs – Go close to people and ask permission before clicking photos.

        Be alert of monkeys in Swyombhunath Stupa and Pashupatinnath Temple. Don’t not carry the stuffs in your hand, monkeys can snatch them and you may be garmed. 

        There is live cremation in the Pashupatinath Temple Area, if you are mentally weaker and cannot see live cremation of dead body, avoid going Pashupatinath Temple area. Or, you children may get sacred of it. 

        Wear mask to avoid polluted air and smoke of Kathmandu valley

        Do not mix up with local people and street guides.

        Do not buy the souvenirs haphazardly. You may be cheated.

        Do not share your identity with unfamiliar easily. 

        11. What kind of meals are available in the Kathmandu day tour?

        There are some restaurants and local eateries near the sites offering:

        Traditional Nepali Cuisine – Dal Bhat, momo, Newari cuisine

        Continental & International Food – Offered in tourist areas such as Thamel, Bouddnatha Stupa  and Patan

        Street Food – Local foods like samosas, sel roti, and chatamari ( you’d better avoid eating local foods  as they may create problems on you)

        12. Is drinking water easily available during UNESCO Tour? Is tap water safe to drink?

        Bottled drinking water and filtered drinking water are easily available in restaurants and stores during UNESCO tour.  you can see Tap water in some UNESCO Sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Changunarayan and Patan but must not be drunk; purified or bottled water can be consumed instead.

        You either have to carry your own water water from the hotel or you can easily buy bottled water at the world heritage sites in Kathmandu during Kathmandu Heritage Tour.

        13. Can the tourists extend UNESCO tour to other activities in Kathmandu?

        Yes, the tourists can include the following exciting activities in their World Heritage Sites tour in Kathmandu:

        Everest Mountain Flight (early morning before the tour): One can witness mesmerizing Mt. Everest within an hour from Kathmandu if you take Everest Scenic flight.

        Nagarkot Sunrise & Heritage Tour (including Bhaktapur and Changunarayan): You can enjoy and capture spectacular sunrise/sunset and all mighty towering mountain summits from Nagarkot/Nagarkot view tower. It is 26.1 km away from Kathmandu towards the east via Bhaktapur and Changunarayan. You can get Nagarkot by bus, taxi, bicycle and motorbike from Kathmandu within an hour. 

        Evening Aarati at Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Stupa (spiritual experience with chanting and fire rituals). If you go to Bouddhanath Stupa or Pashupatinath Temple in the evening, you can observe beautiful Aarati( Puja) for about an hour which will be a new and distinct experience for the travelers. 

        14. How can I do UNESCO Sites Tour in Katmandu on a budget?

        Yes, by using public transport, without a guide, and dining at local restaurants. Roughly cost division:

        Entry Fees – NPR 5,700+ (all 7 heritage sites)

        Transport (Public/Shared) – NPR 500–1,500

        Meals – NPR 500–1,500

        Guide (Optional) – NPR 2,000–4,000

        15. How can tourists book a UNESCO Heritage Site Tour in Kathmandu?

        UNESCO Heritage tours can be booked with local tour companies, hotels, websites, or independent guides. The majority of the companies offer customized itineraries as per time, budget and interest.

        The 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour of Kathmandu is a rich cultural experience that provides an in-depth look into Nepal's past, architecture, and customs. Whether visiting for a day or more, the tour through the sites is bound to leave memories etched forever.

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      Preparation for Trip

      Travel Documents 

      • Travel tickets and trip print/Pictures on Your device
      • Passport-with at least 6 months validity
      • photocopies of passport
      • 4 copies of Passport size Photos
      • Visa-available at Kathmandu Airport
      • Check your visa requirements and your nationality Tourist visa in Nepal
      • Insurance, documents that cover medical, and rescue on the trip In case of emergency.

      Electronics 

      • Electronic device and charger
      • Camera or smartphone for capturing memories. It may be hard to find      charging devices that fit your mobile phone. So, keep the focus on your  charger with multiple adapters.
      • Power Bank- Charging your devices is not possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup
      • A comprehensive packing list for a tour of Nepal

      Clothing

      •   Lightweight, moisture-wicking shirts (long and short-sleeved)
      •   Fleece or down jacket for layering(depending on season)
      •   Waterproof and windproof jacket
      •   Warm sweater or fleece for evenings
      •   Quick-drying hiking pants and shorts
      •   Thermal underwear (if travelling in colder months)
      •   Comfortable underwear and socks
      •   Sun hat and beanie
      •   Warm hat and Gloves or mittens (for colder regions)

      Footwear

      •   Lightweight, comfortable shoes for city walking and leisure
      •   Sandals or flip-flops for relaxing and showering

      Gear and Accessories

      •   Daypack or backpack for carrying essentials during day trips.
      •   Sunglasses with UV protection
      •   Water bottle or hydration system
      •   Personal first aid kit with basic medications.
      •   Duct tape or repair kit for gear
      •   Insect repellent(if travelling during the wet season)

      Toiletries

      •  Toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss
      •  Sunscreen with high SPF
      •  Lip balm with SPF
      •  Moisturizer and hand sanitizer
      •  Personal hygiene products
      •  Wet wipes or biodegradable wipes
      •  Toilet paper(pack a small amount for emergencies)

      Optional Items

      •   Travel pillow and earplugs for comfortable rest.
      •   Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries.
      •   Binoculars for bird watching or wildlife spotting
      •   Playing cards or travel games for entertainment
      •   Paper, books or e-readers for leisure reading
      •   A travel journal or notebook with a pen
      Pack according to the season and activities planned. Layers are essential, as weather conditions can vary.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Nepal UNESCO World Heritage Sites are: Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini and Sagarmatha National Park. Among these World Heritage Sites, Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple are located in Kathmandu valley and rest of them are in different regions out of the valley. 

      Yes, you can do all World Heritage Sites tour in Nepal on your own. However, doing it through a travel company and hiring a professional tour guide will be very fruitful for you since you can have the comprehensive assist from him/her including the authentic information about the heritage sites, arrangements of foods and accommodation during the tour and to cope with other minor and major problems that occur during the visit.

       If you have studies and researched a lot about Nepal and the location of World Heritage Sites, you are confident that you can get them easily and can arrange everything that you required on your own, yes, you go for independent World Heritage Tour in Nepal. But, again, we suggest to take at least a guide for your tour.  

      The seven World Heritage Sites of Nepal are: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. These are cultural, historical and religious World Heritage Sites of Nepal. Also, two national parks, Sagarmatha  National Park and Chitwan National Park are listed in World Heritage Sites from Nepal. The 7 world Heritage Sites are located in the Kathmandu Valley and other are out of the valley. Not to forget, Lumbini, the birthplace of lord Buddha. World Heritage Sites tour in Nepal is very popular trip among the internal and international travelers.

      Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa are the 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Swyombhunath Stupa is located a top hill and it is also popular as Monkey Temple. Kathmandu Durbar Square has  a massive Bhairav Statue, palaces and living goddess Kumari. Pashupatinath Temple has cremation sites and has big statue of Bull, the vehicle of god Shiva. Bouddhanath Stupa is a massive  located to the north-east part of Kathmandu and has a very serene surrounding with beautiful restaurants and cafes.

      The most visited World Heritage site in Nepal is Swyombhunath Stupa since it is distinct and more massive from other world heritage sites like Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pasupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. This grand stupa/temple is located a top hill which offers the view of entire Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountains as well. Visitors can see numerous monkeys jumping from branches to branches in the woods. Swyombhunath is believed to have been flourished from a lotus flower when there was a big lake in the Kathmandu valley.

      Also, Swyombhunath Temple/stupa is an idea destination for morning and evening walk and it is very close from tourist hub, Thamel. It can be reached in 20 minutes on the walk from Thamel.

      However, all the world heritage sites like Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pasupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are very popular world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.

      Sagarmatha National Park and Chitwan National Park are listed in World Heritage Sites. The Sagarmatha National Park is located in Everest region which offers an exciting adventure trek to Everest Base Camp and the Chitwan National Park is located in the Terai belt of Nepal and offers various rewarding activities like jeep safari, elephant safari, jungle walk, canoeing, bird and crocodile watching, visit to elephant breeding center and Tharu cultural shows. Especially, Chitwan National Park is popular for one-horned rhino and royal Bengali tiger. Two nights three days Chitwan program is very popular among the visitors.

      Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa wre the unesco sites are touring in Kathmandu. Besides, if you talk about the unesco sites touring in the Kathmandu valley, it also includes Patan Durbar Square with beautiful Krishna Temple and Patan Museum, Bhaktapur Durbar Square with its museum and Changunarayan Temple. Yu can do this unesco sites touring in Kathmandu in a couple of days and you even can finish it in single day. Actually, we recommend you to do this unesco sites touring in a couple of days exploring all the sites extensively. 

      Kathmandu city has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city Kathmandu has four UNESCO World heritage sites which include: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa/Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. These 4 unesco world heritage sites are the most visited world heritage sites in Nepal. Also, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar square including Changunarayan Temple are also popular unesco world heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley. So, in the Kathmandu valley, there are 7 unesco world heritage sites, which his the most number. 

      Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa/ Monkey Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are the UNESCO Seven world heritage Tour in Kathmandu. These seven world heritage sites are must visit and explore site while you are in Nepal, in Kathmandu spending a couple of days.

      Actually, some people are selling this 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour as a day tour, but it will be too rush and hectic and ultimately, your tour to 7 world heritage sites will turn to be nasty and terrible. How can you visit and explore seven world heritage sites in a day located in different three cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur? It is impossible and if you see the trip like 7 world heritage sites day tour with low cost, then, there must be something wrong and you will totally be tired and it is of no use.

      Kathmandu Durbar Square is popular for ancient art and architectures, incredible woodworks, living goddess, Kumari, palaces, the massive wooden building with a single tree and a grand Bhairab statue. You can also, enjoy local food items, especially Newari foods in nearby restaurants and also get beautiful souvenirs.  

      Swyombhunath Stupa/Monkey temple is a grand Buddhist religious site located a top hill in the center of the Kathmandu valley. The buddhas holy eyes, prayer wheels and the prayer flags, the deep woods with large number of monkeys and most importantly, one can view entire Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountain peaks as well.

      Patan Durbar has got a museum with all ancient objects, the massive palace and Krishna mandir( temple). You can observe incredible arts and architectures and marvelous wooden works with holy Krishna temple.

      Bouddhanath Stupa is another massive Buddhist religious site located to the north east part of Kathmandu valley in Bouddha. It is very close to Pashupatinath Temple. The stupa is very popular among the Buddhist followers with prayer wheels and holy eyes of lord Buddha. You can enjoy tea, coffee and other food items viewing marvelous view of Stupa and the surrounding mountains here.

      Pashupatinath Temple is a holy Hindu pilgrimage site located at the bank of Bagmati rive which is a popular cremation site for Hindus. Pashupatinath Temple is astounding Hindu pilgrimage site that people all round the world go there to offer a prayer to god Shiva. The temple has a massive bull and silver doors and golden top.

      Bhaktapur Durbar Square is very ancient palace with museum with ancient objects from 5th century. The durbar square has temples, palaces, incredible woodworks, shrines and idols and many other historical and religious attractions to explore. You can get very authentic food items of Newari people and coffee here in Bhaktapur.

      Changunarayan is a Hindu Temple of lord Vishnu from the 12th century. The arts and architecture in the temple with wooden works are marvelous to observe here. Changunarayan Temple is located on the way to Nagarkot while driving and hiking. If you are doing a day hiking to Nagarko, the hiking trip begins from Changunarayan. 

      Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple) , Kathmandu Durbar( Hanuman Dhoka Durbar), Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stuap are the 4 popular World Heritage Sites tour in Kathmandu. 

      Swyombhunath Stupa is also known as Monkey temple as hundreds of monkeys are seen in its premises as it is surrounded by deep woods all round. The Swyombhunath Stuap is the tallest point of the Kathmandu city from where one can view entire Kathmandu Valley including mesmerizing Lamjung Himal. A big ceremony is held at Swyombhunath Area on the occasion of Buddha Purnina ( the birthday of lord Budda) in the month of March. 

      Swyombhunath stupa is a popular destination for offering a holy prayer to Gautam Buddha and also popular for refreshments walks, exercises and observing magnificent arts and architecture. Swyombhunath Stupa is 30 minutes walk from center Thamel. 

      Kathmandu Durbar Square also popular as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar has a palace from 12-13 th century with ancient weapons and objects. The woodworks here are marvelous to witness. More importantly, holy Kumari, the living goddess, Kasthamandap and grand Bhairav Statue are the major attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square. For certain time, Kathmandu Durbar Square was closed for the visitors as the 2015 earth hit it and was under renovation. But now, it is officially reopened for the visitors. If you go to Kathmandu Durbar Square in the evening, you will enjoy a beautiful atmosphere and holy prayers with cool breeze. The Kathmandu Durbar Square is 20 minutes walk from central Thamel. On the way to Kathmandu Durbar Square, one can visit and buy the stuffs in traditional Ason Bazaar. 

      Pashupatinath Temple is a world famous Hindu pilgrimage site located at the bank of holy Bagmati river. The temple has a massive temple furnished with gold and silver at its out layer with a magnificent steeple at the top. The temples also has a giant bull which safeguards god Shiva and many other idols all round. The Hindus all round the world go there to offer a holy prayer to god Shiva. Actually, it is believed that Kedarnath ( India) and Pashupatinath (Nepal) are two sides of same coin. 

      Pashipatinath temple and its premises like Bagmati riverbank is the only cremation site for Hundus in Kathmandu Valley. One can observe various cremation sites and activities while exploring Pashupatinath Temple . 

      Bouddhanath Stupa is a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage Site in Kathmandu. The stupa is grand and massive completely dedicated to lord Buddha. Both domestic and International visitors find the stupa very special with serene surrounding and holy colorful Buddhist prayer flags.

      The UNESCO World Heritage site tour in Kathmandu are Kathmandu Durbar Square or Bashantapur Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple) , Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. If you are looking for the world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley, it includes Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. Actually, It takes at least 2 days to go and explore all world heritage sites located in Kathmandu valley including Patan and Bhaktapur. If you want to visit only world heritage located in Kathmandu city, it takes at least a full day to explore 4 world heritages tour to Bashantapur Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.

      The 7 world heritage sites from Kathmandu valley are listed in UNESCO. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhnatha Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are UNESCO Heritage Sites from Kathmandu valley. These heritages sites of Kathmandu valley are also known as real 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a must visit sites while one is in Kathmandu for any kind of purpose. 

      UNESCO has listed 7 world heritage sites from Kathmandu valley as they carry age-long history, civilization, culture, religion and arts and architectures. People who go to visit UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu Nepal can experience and observe marvelous pieces of history, culture, civilization, arts and architectures, inscriptions on woods, copper and stones. These UNESCO Sites in Nepal are grand, massive and astoundingly magnificent to explore and visit and fascinate thousands of travelers from the world every day. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Nepal are worth visiting. You won’t waste your money if you plan to visit World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO in Kathmandu and all over Nepal. 

      There are, actually, 10 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO in Nepal. 7 World Heritage Sites are in Kathmandu Valley and 3 are outside of the Kathmandu Valley. If you are in Kathmandu, you can visit and explore 7 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO. It normally takes minimum 2 days to explore them but people do Kathmandu Day Tour to 7 World Heritage Sites in 7-8 hours in the same day.

      Kumari Ghar or Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple), Krishna Mandir and Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square with mueums and palaces are the 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu Valley. Lumbini, the holy birthplace of Lord Buddha, Sagarmatha National Park, the national park located at the highest elevation of the world and Chitwan National Park, the first national park of Nepal listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. 

      The Everest Base Camp Trek takes you through Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan Safari Activities are beautiful to do in Chitwan National Park and one can go to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha via Chitwan. So, if you want a comprehensive and wild exploration of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO, you can go with UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour 10 days. There are some exciting World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu valley like 7 Real World Heritage Sites 2 days and Day Tour to World Heritage Sites Kathmandu. These are must do and must experience tours to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. 

      The most popular heritage sites of Kathmandu are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar, Bhairav Statue of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar/Kathmandu Durbar Square is both religious and historical site, Swyombhunath Stupa and Bouddhanath Stupa are religious sites of Buddhists and Pashupatinath Temple is a world popular Hindu pilgrimage sites. 

      One can see Kumari, living goddess, giant Bhairab Staue, Museums, wood and copper works, brilliant arts and architectures and Kasthamandap, a large building built up of the wood from one single tree at Kathmandu Durbar Square. 

      Swyombhunath Stupa,  also known as monkey temple, provides the opportunity to experience lord Buddha and his teachings with his half-closed eyes printed on the outer surface of massive stupa. One can view entire view of Kathmandu valley from Swyombhunath Stupa. Besides, the bustling monkeys, holy ponds, dense forest, colorful and holy prayer flags and prayer wheels and the collections of souvenirs make the tour to Swyombhunath Stupa more fascinating. 

      People who are making tour to Pashupatinath Temple can see massive temple of Hindus dedicated to go Shiva with its vehicle bull. The entire Pashupatinat Area is grand and magnificent with holy Bagmati river and cremations, monkeys and cool shady stone steps leading the visitors to the top of the hill. The top of the hill of Pashupatinath temple are can give you a brilliant piece relaxation and refreshment. 

      Bouddhanath Stupa is the largest stupa of lord Buddha in south Asia. It is massive and grand to view with colorful Buddhists prayer flags and prayer wheels. The similar styled houses around the stupa, modern restaurants and the green hills in the background of stupa make this tour to Bouddhanath Stupa more spectacular. 

      The cost for UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Kathmandu ranges between USD 40-70 depending on the group size. If you extend it to Patan and Bhaktapur, then the cost will rise between USD 90-150. If you want to do Kathmandu World Heritage Tour, it will take you to 4 world heritage sites of Kathmandu including Monkey Temple ( Swyombhunath Stupa), Kathmandu Durbar Square( Kumari Ghar), Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. 

      If the travelers wish to go Patan and Bhakatpaur, one can see Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and popular Changunarayan Temple. Actaully, it is impossible to do all Kathmandu Valley World 7 World Heritage Sites Tour in one day and you have to split it like Kahtmandu City Tour and Patan and Bhaktapur Tour. If people are promising your to offer you all 7 world heritage site tour in a day, this will be very hectic and the tour will be full of hassles thoug one gets the cheper cost. So, we recommend you not to go with it. How can you do all 7 world heritage site tour in one day spending all 8-9 hours? 

      Actaully, the cost for tour guide for UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour costs USD 35 per day and the transportation cost: private USD 50 and sharing USD 15. And the tourist himself/herself needs to pay the World Heritage Sites Entry Fees.

      The World Heritage Sites Entry Fees in Kathmandu 

      The entry fees for foreigners and SAARC nationals to the World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal:

      World Heritage Site                                                            Foreigners (NPR)            SAARC Nationals (NPR)

      Kathmandu Durbar Square                                                     1,500                                250

      Bhaktapur Durbar Square                                                             1,800                                 500

      Patan Durbar Square                                                                      1,000                                  250

      Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)                                       200                                         50

      Boudhanath Stupa                                                                             400                                   100

      Pashupatinath Temple                                                              1,000                                  1,000 (For SAARC nationals entering the main temple)

      Changu Narayan Temple                                                                300                                    100

      Extra Personal Expenses 

      You are going to visit and explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu city or entire Kathmandu Valley. You may wish to grab the items you want and the meals you really intend to enjoy during the Kathmandu Day Trip to World Heritage Sites. Especailly, the souvenirs like Thanka, ladies money purse, bangles and rings, singling bowls, other jewelleries made up of precious stones and local traditional clothing are very popular to pick up and collect during Kathmandu City Tour. For this, you have to, normally, allocate like USD 200-500. This is just bottomline and the clues for you. You don’t even need to spend any extra money during your World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu except world heritage sites entry fees and for your meals, snacks and drinks. Spending extra money is not mandatory but some people are keen to collect the souvernirs during the tour. 

      Another personal expenses for you during your World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu will be tipping for your tour guide. It seems mandatory to tip some extra for him/her after they work hard to make you happy during the Kathmandu City Tour. It’s not a big deal for the tourist to tip just little extra for your guide at the end of the day. 

      Actually, there is no such kind of bottom-line how much tip to tour guide. However, normally, people tip minimum USD 30 for helping you and taking a good care of you for at least 4-5 hours to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu City. 

      Majority of the people say ‘Yes’ but it is not possible. Clearly stating, one cannot do 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Tour in one day. To visit and explore 7 world heritage sites of Kathmandu, it , at least, takes 9-10 hours and if you have a heavy traffic on transferring one site to other, then, it may take longer than that. So, how can you rush for 10 hour in average for 7 UNESCO sites in Kathmandu? Trust me, it will be full of hassles and rush. Then, what’s the worth of visit and exploration? Worthless, total waste of time and money.

      Yes, you are offered 7 UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour Package in one day with very low cost USD 45-55 which is not authentic and real. What actually, in this type of tour is: you are joined in a big group of people and rushed whole from one world heritage site to other? Do you really want this kind of tour or real and authentic? Depneds on you. 

      One can visit only maximum 4 world heritage sites in one day. If you just want some photographs and post them in the social platforms, you even can do 7 world heritage sites located in Kathmandu Valley. But, don’t do that. 

      It takes 6-7 hours to visit and explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu: Swyombhunath( Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. Don’t make photographs only while exploring world heritage sites, also, do learn religious, cultural and historical importance and value of the things present there. 

      Spend at least 1.15 hours in one world heritage site while doing Kathmandu City Day Tour. Listen to your guide and do accordingly. The guide can tell you many important things regarding the history, religion, arts and architecture and civilization that are reflected in the world heritage site you are visiting. Try to learn and reflect every detail history, culture and civilization in your mind while doing UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu. But, unfortunately, very few people are found doing like this. 

      Hiring tour guide is not mandatory for UNESCO Heritage Tour in Kathmandu, you can do it independently. However, taking guide for world heritage site tour will be more convenient and fruitful for you than you do the tour on your own.

      The guide you hire will brief you with every detail of the world heritage site you are visiting, its history, archaeological , religious and cultural importance, major highlights and dos and don’ts. You may not be familiar with these things while visiting UNESCO site in Kathmandu or elsewhere. The guide, also, will help you in arrangement of transportation, meals (lunch and drinks) and voiding hassles during the day tour to UNESCO heritage Sites. Overall, if you take guide with you, your day tour to world heritage sites will be more effective, informative and comprehensive. So, try hiring guide for your memorable and exciting Kathmandu day tour to world heritage sites. 

      Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, has the most world heritages sites. Kathmandu has 4 world heritage sites which is the highest number in Nepal. The world heritage sites of Kathmandu are: Swyombhunath Stupa( Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. 

      The UNESCO Heritage Sites of Kathmandu are Monkey Temple ( Swyombhunath Stupa) Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square( Kumari Ghar) and Bouddhanath Stupa.

      The most visited world heritage site of Nepal is Lumbini out of Kathmandu valley and Monkey Temple (Swyombhunath Stupa) in Kathmandu valley. These both world heritage sites are Buddhists sites. However, non Buddhists are also permitted visiting these world heritage sites.

      The Kathmandu Valley contains seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square near Kathmandu are known for their traditional architecture and artisanry. Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, commands a panoramic view of the city, while Pashupatinath Temple-a sacred Hindu site-lies on the River Bagmati. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bouddhanath Stupa are other two world heritage sites near Kathmandu. The nearby Changu Narayan Temple in Bhaktapur is the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu valley. These sites are all within an hour's drive from central Kathmandu and reflect Nepal's rich cultural, religious, and architectural history.

      Kathmandu Valley itself has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all inscribed under one designation called "Kathmandu Valley." These include Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Changu Narayan Temple. Each site holds a certain and special historical, cultural, and religious significance, reflecting ancient Nepalese architecture, Hindu traditions, and Buddhist spirituality. These iconic places are situated not too far from each other, making entire Kathmandu valley an ideal destination to explore these heritage wonders in a short time.

      Yes, you can visit World Heritage Sites in and around Kathmandu. Most UNESCO sites are open to tourists throughout the year, such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and the Durbar Squares. Entry tickets can be bought, and there are guided tours available for most of these places that explain their cultural and historical significance. Some places, like Pashupatinath Temple restrict non-Hindus from entering inner sanctuaries, but the surrounding areas are accessible. Always respect local customs, dress modestly, and follow site rules so that these treasured landmarks can be preserved for future generations.

      Yes, Boudhanath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was inscribed in 1979 as part of the Kathmandu Valley cultural heritage. About 11 km from the city center, Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world and a great pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. The huge white dome, colorful prayer flags, and serenity of the environment make it an attractive destination for those in search of spirituality and cultural experience. Circumambulation with the spinning of prayer wheels is a common practice. With monasteries, shops, Thanka Schools and cafes, Boudhanath exemplifies Nepal's deep Buddhist history.

      The entry fee for Swayambhunath Stupa is NPR 200 for foreign nationals and NPR 50 for SAARC nationals.

      The entry fee of Pashupatinath Temple is NPR 1,000 for foreign nationals and NPR 1,000 for SAARC nationals.

      The entry fee of Boudhanath Stupa is NPR 400 for international visitors and NPR 100 for SAARC countries.

      The entry fee of Patan Durbar Square and the Patan Museum is NPR 1,000 for international visitors and NPR 250 for SAARC countries.

      The entry fee for Bhaktapur Durbar Square is US$ 18 (approximately NPR 1,800) for foreign tourists and NPR 500 for SAARC nationals.

      Bhaktapur is approximately 16.6 kilometers from Thamel. It takes around 45 minutes to an hour by road, depending on the traffic.

      Patan Durbar Square is about 2.1 kilometers from Thamel. The journey by taxi or car takes between 3 to 10 minutes, depending on the traffic.

      Kathmandu is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each of which has its own significance. Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) is the most renowned among them because of its ancient history and the city view from the top.

      1.    To go to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, you can use the following transportation modes:
      • Taxis: Widely available and convenient for point-to-point travel between destinations.
      • Public Buses: Economical option, though routes may be crowded and may require familiarity with local transportation.
      • Rickshaws: Suitable for covering short distances within the city like from Thamel to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
      • Walking: Most destinations are relatively close to each other, and walking is a feasible and enjoyable option.

      Pathao and Indrive options are available in Kathmandu valley which are cheaper and quicker than other transportation like taxi/car/jeep.

      The closest UNESCO World Heritage Site to Thamel is Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)which is approximately 2 kilometers away. It can be easily accessed by a quick taxi ride or a 20-30 minute walk.

      Kathmandu offers numerous attractions, but Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) stands out as a favorite among tourists due to its historical significance, architectural beauty, and panoramic city views.

      Although there is no dress code for all areas, it is preferable to dress properly, especially for religious destinationsIt is preferable to cover the shoulders and knees. Hindus only are permitted within the main Pashupatinath Temple; non-Hindus can observe from the designated places.

      No not possible to pay by card. You have to pay in cash and the cash must be Nepali Rupees. While credit or debit card payments can be made in some of the larger locations for only restaurants, it is advisable to carry sufficient Nepalese Rupees (NPR) in cash since smaller locations and ticket counters do not have card facilities.

      It's best to carry Nepalese Rupees (NPR) for admission fees, local purchases, and other expenses since this is the widely accepted currency in Kathmandu.

      Near key UNESCO sites, there are a few eating places:
      • Swayambhunath: 
      Cafes and restaurants at the base offering international and local cuisine.
      • Pashupatinath: 
      A few restaurants near the temple complex offering traditional Nepali cuisine.
      • Boudhanath: 
      Several rooftop eateries around the stupa that serve Tibetan and Nepali food.
      • Patan and Bhaktapur: Local eateries and cafes that serve Newari food.

      Hiring a local guide is a good idea as it can enhance your experience with historical and cultural facts. Ensure that the guide is licensed and knowledgeable about the sites. Official guides are generally found at major sites.

      It is ambitious to explore all seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley in a single day and may feel rushed. It is ideal to visit them in two days to appreciate the beauty and significance of each site adequately.

      In order to have a cheaper UNESCO Sites Tour in Kathmandu, visit the sites individually instead of taking a guided tour. Use public transport like local buses or taxis instead of private vehicles. Purchase a Kathmandu Valley Heritage Pass covering multiple sites in order to save on entrance fees. Bring snacks and water along to avoid overcharging by food vendors. If you require a guide, take one freelance on the spot instead of through agencies. Bargain for souvenirs and avoid tourist traps at upscale markets.

      Yes, you can do Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites independently. Most of the sites, like Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, are easily accessible by walking or using local transport. Buta bit of background information regarding the history and significance of each site will enhance the experience. If you do not want to listen to lengthy descriptions, you can rent an audio guide or read the sites beforehand. Some of the sitessuch as Pashupatinath, have a non-Hindu restricted areayet you may still walk around the area.

      In addition to entrance charges, it is advisable to bring an additional $10–$20 per person for food, drinks, and transport. If you are going to buy souvenirs, bring an additional $20–$50 depending on what you planIt is also good to have some Nepali rupees (Rs. 500–1,000) in smaller notes for snacks, donations, or small shoppingA guide will set you back by about $10–$20 extra. Tipping is optional but appreciated for guides and drivers.

      The cost depends on whether you take a guided tour or explore independently. A one-day guided UNESCO tour of Kathmandu costs around $40–$80 per person, including transport, guide, and fees for entrance. If you do it yourselfentrance fees per site are Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,500 ($1–$10), and the Kathmandu Valley Heritage Pass costs about $20. Local transport is inexpensive, Rs. 20–300 ($0.15–$2) per ride, and food can be $3–$10 per person.

      Yes, be respectful of religious customs, especially at sites like Pashupatinath, where non-Hindus are not permitted into the inner temple. Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees. Avoid pickpockets in public areas and keep valuables close. Some sites have stray dogs and monkeys easspecially in Swyombhunath and Pashupatinath, so avoid feeding them.

      Always ask prior to photographing natives, especially sadhus and monks. Carry local currency, as some ticket booths do not accept cards. Site timings must be enquired about beforehand so that one shall not be left disappointed.

      Yes, there are souvenir shops selling items like thangka paintings, prayer flags, singing bowls, and handmade crafts in most of Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage SitesThe prices are typically higher near sightseeing areas. Bargaining is customary, so negotiate a good price. To support the localsshop at fair-trade shops rather than mass-produced souvenir stalls.

      Thamel is the best place to buy souvenirs due to its wide variety and competitive pricing. For authentic handicrafts, visit the Nepal Handicraft Association or Mahaguthi. Patan Durbar Square is famous for metal crafts and statues, while Bhaktapur offers high-quality pottery and handmade paper products. Boudhanath has excellent Tibetan souvenirs, and Indra Chowk is known for pashmina and jewelry. Bargaining is common in local markets.

      No, non-Hindus are not allowed inside the main temple of Pashupatinath. But you can see the surrounding areas, including the cremation ghats along the Bagmati River, the open-air shrines, and the viewpoints that offer a good view of the temple complex. The spiritual atmosphere, sadhus (Hindu ascetics), and traditional rituals make it a special cultural experience even outside.

      The oldest World Heritage Site of UNESCO in the Kathmandu Valley is the Changu Narayan Templewhich was established in the 4th century. It is located on top of hill near Bhaktapur and is devoted to Lord Vishnu with beautifully carved stone, metal, and wood works. It is well known for its historic inscriptions and is a significant archaeological location.

      Patan or Lalitpur is famous for its cultural heritage, beautiful Newari architecture, and traditional art and crafts. Patan Durbar Square, a World Heritage Site, is well known for its exquisitely built temples, courtyards, and the old palace. The city is particularly well known for its metalcraft, stone carving, and thangka paintings. The Golden Temple and Mahabouddha Temple are worth visiting.

      Bhaktapur is famous for its well-preserved medieval buildings, rich cultural heritage, and traditional art. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a world heritage site designated by UNESCOboasts stunning temples, courtyards, and the 55-Window Palace. The city is also famous for pottery, woodcarving, and the specialty dessert of "King Curd" (Juju Dhau). Nyatapola Temple, Nepal's highest pagoda-style temple, is also a popular place to visit.

      No, no guide is needed to tour the UNESCO sites at Kathmandu. However, having a guide can enrich your experience by providing you with historic data and background cultureA guide will charge about $10–$20 for a half-day tour. A prereading about the locations or an audio guide is another viable option in case you enjoy solo exploration.

      Yes, you can see Mount Everest on a clear day from points like Chandragiri Hills, Nagarkot, or through a mountain flight. But it is not clearly visible from downtown Kathmandu due to reasons of fog and other hills in between. A scenic Kathmandu Everest flight will take around $200–$250.

      Carry essentials like a valid ID, cash, preferably Nepali Rupees (small denominations), walking shoes, water bottle, sunglasses, sun protection, and camera. A guidebook or smartphone app with site information will come in handyFor temple visits, a shawl or scarf to cover the shoulders. Power bank and umbrella (sun or rain) are also convenient.

      Changu Narayan is famous for being Nepal's oldest temple, in which Lord Vishnu is revered. It is also well-known for its intricate stone and wood carvings, some of which are as old as the 4th century. The temple complex houses ancient inscriptions, historical sculptures, and a museum that contains artifacts from different periods of Nepalese history.

      Yes, we absolutely can visit! Kathmandu has several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are open to visitors. If you're planning to explore, here are some top choices:

      Must-Visit World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu

      • Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) – Great for sunrise or sunset views over the city.
      • Boudhanath Stupa – A peaceful, massive stupa surrounded by Tibetan monasteries.
      • Pashupatinath Temple – A sacred Hindu site where you can witness rituals along the Bagmati River.
      • Kathmandu Durbar Square – A historic royal square with temples, palaces, and the Kumari’s residence.
      • Patan Durbar Square – Stunning Newari architecture and a vibrant arts and crafts scene.
      • Bhaktapur Durbar Square – A beautifully preserved medieval city, known for its pottery and temples.
      • Changunarayan Temple – The oldest temple in Nepal, with inscriptions from the 5th century.

      These are the 7 UNESCO world Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu, would you like recommendations for a guided tour or a specific itinerary? If it is please click here the link: https://www.havenholidaysnepal.com/trips/day-tour-to-unesco-heritage-sites


      A heritage tourism site is a place of historical, cultural, or natural significance that attracts visitors interested in learning about its heritage. These sites can include monuments, historic buildings, archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, or natural wonders that reflect the identity and traditions of a region.

      Types of Heritage Tourism Sites

      1. Cultural Heritage Sites – Historical landmarks, religious sites, and traditional villages.

        • Example: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square ( Nepal)
      2. Natural Heritage Sites – Protected landscapes, national parks, and ecosystems.

        • Example: Sagarmatha National Park and Chitawan National Park (Nepal), Grand Canyon (USA)
      3. Intangible Heritage Sites – Traditions, music, dance, festivals, and craftsmanship.

        • Example: Bhaktapur’s pottery-making, Thangka painting in Nepal, Flamenco in Spain

      Many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are also heritage tourism sites, attracting visitors who want to experience history, architecture, nature, or traditions firsthand.


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