Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour Highlights
- Sightseeing tour around the four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu.
- Pay a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest pilgrimage site of Hindus.
- Go to see Boudhanath Stupa, the sacred shrine of Tibetan Buddhism followers.
- Visit the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square where you will find temples, monuments and structures of ancient Nepal.
- Go over Swoyambhunath Stupa, where you can experience the spiritual side of Kathmandu.
- Scenic drive in a tourist vehicle around the major destinations of Kathmandu.
Overview
The Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour showcases the most fascinating World Heritage sites of Kathmandu, offering an amazing opportunity to explore Nepal’s rich cultural heritage for visitors. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal exhibiting temples, stupas and durbar squares contribute to the historical and religious significance of the country.
This one day sightseeing tour takes you to the four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu: Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa. Up early, our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel. Then, you’ll begin your trek by visiting Pasupatinath Temple, the holiest temple of Hindus all around the globe. In this sacred site, you’ll find Hindu devotees worshipping in the temple and ascetics in their colorful attires posing for photographs. The temple lies on the bank of Holi Bagmati River where you can spot Hindu funerals activities.
Our next visit is Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa of Nepal. This important pilgrimage site of Tibetan Buddhism attracts thousands of visitors every day. The beautiful semi circular white dome shaped structure has a towering spire on the top and surrounded with prayer flags offering spectacular views for the visitors. Apart from experiencing the peace and tranquility of this place, you will explore the local markets where you can buy Buddhist essentials, Thangka paintings and souvenirs.
Thereafter, you head to Kathmandu Durbar Square where you can explore the rich architecture and carvings work of the medieval period, particularly 15th to 18th century. Located at the heart of Kathmandu city, the durbar square is home to several temples, monasteries, monuments, museums and palaces. On the south of durbar square, you can pay a visit to old freak street which is one of the major tourist attractions during the hippie trail of the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Later, your tour continues to Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the most important sacred shrines of Buddhists. The white dome towering the sky along with glittering golden spire on the top offers an incredible feeling of peace and adoration among visitors. Here, you can behold the sights of temples, chaityas, statues and monuments around the stupa that represents the rich religious and cultural life of the Nepalese people. Afterwards, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
Our Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour offers a totally unique and different travelling experience unlike other places in the world. This capital city has its unique history being the focal point of social, cultural, political, religious and spiritual attractions of the country. There is so much to see and do in Kathmandu, and we help you to make your journey a memorable one. Come and tour with us.
