Kathmandu Temples Private Tour

The beautiful temples of Kathmandu Valley are one of the Nepalese capital's main attractions. Discover their secrets on this private tour, visiting Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Swyambhunath.

Kathmandu Temples Tour Details

On the day of your tour, you'll be picked up from your hotel at 9 am, ready to begin exploring the temples of Kathmandu Valley with your expert English-speaking guide.

The first stop along your route will be in the Nepalese capital's Durbar Square, "durbar" meaning royal palace. This historic square is located in front of the old royal palace of the former Newar Kingdom of Kathmandu, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Still considered the heart of the old town, the palaces, temples and courtyards that remain are a magnificent reminder of Nepal's architectural heritage.

Continuing on your tour by bus, you'll be taken to the Pashupatinath temple, in the east of Kathmandu Valley. After a journey of around 20 minutes, you'll reach the enormous Hindu complex on the banks of the sacred River Bagmati. Dating back to the 5th century and dedicated to the deity Shiva, Pashupatinath is made up of over 500 temples, monuments and ashrams built in the pagoda style. The gold roof of the main sanctuary will leave you in awe!

Next, you'll head to the Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Considered by many to be the most spiritual place in Kathmandu, it has been a place of prayer for many centuries.

The final stop on your guided tour of the valley's temples will be at Swayambhunath, a stupa that is also known as the Monkey Temple... see if you can guess why! As well as its majestic architecture and the vibrantly colourful prayer flags surrounding it, the most striking part of this incredible monument are the paintings of the Buddha's eyes and eyebrows that look down in all directions upon those who visit. The structure has become one of Kathmandu's most iconic landmarks.

At the end of your tour, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel at 5 pm.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will explore the magnificent temples of Kathmandu with the assistance of a knowledgeable guide. This private tour allows you to fully immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the area.

Detailed Information

Your tour kicks off with a hotel pickup at 9 am, followed by visits to key attractions: Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath, concluding with a return to your hotel at 5 pm. The total duration of the tour is approximately 8 hours.

Included Services

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private English-speaking guide
• Transportation during the tour

Not Included Services

• Meals and beverages
• Entrance fees to temples and other sites
• Tips for the guide

Meeting Point

The meeting point for the tour is your hotel in Kathmandu, where your guide will meet you promptly at 9 am.