Welcome to Nepal, a mysterious land with magnificent snow-capped mountains and rich culture. Upon your arrival, your local English-speaking guide will greet you at the airport, marking the beginning of your exploration in Nepal. The rest of the day, free on your own to explore.

After enjoying your breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to explore the Kathmandu Valley which is the home to three of the largest cities in Nepal. Firstly, you will pay a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Then, move to the Kumari Temple, and appreciate the Taleju Temple as well as the Kal Bhairav from outside viewing. After that, you have a chance to the Ason Tole Vegetable and Spice Market to learn local people trading and their daily life.

After lunch, you will be driven to the city of Patan where you will take a visit to the Patan Durbar Square and the Swayambhunath Stupa, the most ancient of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley. Later on, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Free on your own.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

-It was once the venue for the coronation of kings of the city-state, with “Durbar” meaning “palace.” Today, it stands as a testament to Kathmandu’s glory and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. The square is home to numerous historic sites, with a total of 50 temples and palaces. The red-brick architecture is distinctive, featuring exquisite carvings that merit close examination. The best way to experience Kathmandu Durbar Square is to climb up the steps to the temple’s base, from where you can overlook the bustling cityscape below.

Patan Durbar Square

-It is a rectangular plaza surrounded by architectural marvels. On the eastern side, you’ll find the royal palace, Taleju Temple, Golden Temple, and Manga Hiti, a historic water spout. The western side is adorned with various uniquely designed temples, including the famous Krishna Temple, Krishna Mandir, Hari Shankar Temple, Vishnu Temple, and Biswanath Temple. The square is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and architectural brilliance, earning it a place in global architectural history. It is often referred to as an “open-air museum.”

Swayambhunath Stupa 

-It boasts a history of over 2,500 years. It is an ancient Buddhist temple in Nepal and has been inscribed on the World Heritage List. Known as the “Monkey Temple” due to the abundance of monkeys here, visitors will encounter monkeys darting around as they ascend the steps to the temple. It’s best not to hold food in your hands, as the monkeys will seize it. Upon reaching the Monkey Temple, you will find a central golden stupa. The stupa features a pair of large eyes on each of its four sides, seeming to gaze upon all things in the world. After admiring the architecture, you can proceed to the nearby viewing platform, catch a panoramic view of Kathmandu on clear days and glimpse the Himalayas in the distance.

After enjoying your breakfast at your hotel, firstly, you will be transferred to visit the Boudhanath Stupa which referred to as “Chorten Chenpo” in Nepalese and includes a giant dome and the painted eyes. Next, you will pay a visit to the Pashupatinath. It is the largest Hindu temple worshipping the Hindu God Shiva. Then, you will be driven to Bhaktapur to visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. After that, you will see the Changu Narayan Temple with historic and artistic achievements. It is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Later on, you will be driven back Kathmandu. You will enjoy a cultural feast of dinner and traditional dance. After that, you will be transferred to your hotel. Free on your own.

Boudhanath Stupa

-It is a renowned local structure situated in the northeastern part of Kathmandu, and it is a well-known large circular Buddhist stupa worldwide. This stupa boasts an impressive exterior. With its enormous white dome, it exudes a sense of grandeur and magnanimity. Atop the grand white hemispherical roof stands a square tower, with massive Buddhist eyes painted on all four sides, symbolizing the boundless and omniscient nature of Buddhism. Above the Buddhist eyes sits a golden spire. The outer edge of the stupa’s base is adorned with over a hundred small relief sculptures of Amitabha Buddha, with the small Buddha images stained with red paint and adorned with yellow flowers. A grand festival is held here annually. Around February of each year according to the Gregorian calendar, thousands of pilgrims converge from all directions, transforming Boudhanath Stupa into a lively and bustling scene.

Pashupatinath Temple

-It is located on the Ring Road, approximately 5 kilometers east of the Thamel district, on the western bank of the Bagmati River. This temple, featuring a tower-style architecture, was first constructed in 1696. It is a relatively large Hindu temple in Nepal and one of the four major temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in South Asia. It has also been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Since only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple precincts, ordinary tourists can only look from outside the West Gate, where they can see the massive statue of Nandi, the mount of Lord Shiva. It is said that the inner sanctum houses a black four-headed image of Pashupati. By climbing up the stairs on the west side of the temple to the top, visitors can enjoy a commanding view of the gilded temple roofs. The riverbank to the northeast of the temple is where Hindu ascetics reside. Crossing the pedestrian bridge to the east bank opposite the temple, there is a row of Shiva Lingam towers. Continuing up the stairs, there is an observation deck where visitors can overlook the entire Pashupatinath Temple across the river.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

-It is located about 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu and is a well preserved ancient city. It is the larger square here and surrounded by pagodas and temples. It is known as the “open-air museum” and “the essence and treasure house of medieval Nepalese art”. In the 13th century, the Malla Kings established their capital here and built palaces, temples and other buildings. Before the 18th century, it was the political and economic center of Nepal. 

The scenic area is divided into three parts which are the palace, the outskirts of the palace, and the streets and alleys. It is a great place for sightseeing photography, cultural learning, shopping, and worshipping Buddha and praying for blessings.

Changu Narayan Temple

-It is one of Nepal’s world cultural heritage sites. It was founded in 323 AD. During the reign of the Li Chawei Dynasty, it was not officially completed until the 5th century AD and has a history of 1600 years. It is widely recognized as the oldest Hinduism temple discovered in Nepal.

The main body of the temple is two stories high. The exterior of the temple is decorated with the best styles of stone carvings, woodcuts and handmade metal products from the Kathmandu Valley to show the magnificent and ancient.

The temple mainly worships the god of harmony who is Vishnu and his ten incarnations. The stone carving of Vishnu’s mount is the half human and half bird with Golden winged Bird (Goluda). It is still an ancient work from the 5th century.

Also, you can buy the best Nepalese wood carvings around the temple.

In the morning, you will pay a visit to The Tamil Quarter to buy some local souvenir for your friends or family.

At appointed time, you will be driven to airport to take your flight to next destination. End of your memorable World Heritage Tour in Nepal!

The Tamil Quarter

-It is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, where tourist facilities such as travel agencies, hotels, restaurants serving cuisines from various countries, craft shops, bookstores, and foreign exchange bureaus are concentrated, earning it the nickname of “Kathmandu’s Little Hong Kong.” Here, you can also purchase various handicrafts with exotic ethnic characteristics, as well as mountaineering and hiking equipment.