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Swyombhunath Stupa- UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

Lumbini- UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

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Price starting from ~~$985~~

US $ 715 per person

No of people	Price per person
1 - 1	$985
2 - 6	$715
7 - 10	$685
12 - 16	$645

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Duration

10 days

Max. Elevation

1338m

Group size

Max. 14 Paxs( Single Supplementary cost US$,275)

Level

EASY

Transportation

Tourist Bus/Private Vehicle

Best Season

Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, April, May, Jun

Accommodation

3*** Standard Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Starts at

Kathmandu

Ends at

Kathmandu

Trip Route

Kathmandu - Lumbini - Pokhara - Kathmandu

Highlights

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley including Monkey Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple and popular and ancient Khokana Village
Have a rich Insight into Nepalese culture, history, arts and architecture, civilization, religions and other natural highlights
Drive winding roads and enjoy the country lifestyle of the Nepali people
Explore the holy birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini
Enjoy the view of hills and mountains in Pokhara including Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Machhapuchhre
Marvel at Nepali authentic culture, local cuisines, monuments and typical lifestyle of the people

"Take a Tour to Age-Old UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal to Discover the Authentic History, Civilization and Marvelous Arts and Architectures"

"Are you an Archaeologist, Researcher or Historian? UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal will hugely benefit you"

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Surprise yourself with a tour around Nepal as you witness the architectural and cultural excellence of ancient Nepal. The Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley and other places like Bhaktapur, Patan, Pokhara and Lumbini of Nepal will also offer you chances to gain insight into the culture and lifestyle of the Nepalese people. You will also discover the diversity of culture as you take a tour of most popular heritage sites in Nepal.

"UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour: A MUST DO TOUR IN NEPAL FOR THE REAL DOSCOVERY OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATION AND HISTORY OF NEPALESE PEOPLE"

"MAKE YOUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES TOUR IN NEPAL A HASSLE-FREE WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO EXPLORE"

UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour is a 10 day tour that takes you around various most popular tourist destinations of Nepal where you can immerse yourself in cultural, historical, architectural and religious richness which will delight you with a certain level of enlightenment and spirituality. The tour starts as you sightsee the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley including Swyombhunath Stupa( Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. After sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan, we drive to Lumbini., the holy land of the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. While exploring Patan, we also go to the most ancient village of Lalitpur district, Khokana, where visitors can enjoy ancient lifestyle and civilization of the local people. Similarly, Changunarayan Temple will be part of this tour while visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Swaure and the monument sites.

World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu is a popular day tour in Kathmandu and also known as Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. This day tour in Kathmandu takes you to 4 major World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu including Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. Even the people who are doing their other trekking or tour trips in Nepal, do experience this Kathmandu Sightseeing tour or Kathmandu Day Tour to 4 World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu city as they find it a must to tour in Kathmandu valley.

Lumbini is famous as the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The pure and true spirituality you experience while stepping at the holy land of Buddha will never be found anywhere around the world. The Mayadevi Temple, Holy Garden, The Bodhi Tree, Holy Pond, colorful prayer flags, vast meadows and historical Ashoka Pillar are the most popular things to experience in Lumbini. After taking the tour around Lumbini, where we can visit and explore the magnificent 10000 years of archaeology and civilization with the important preaching of Buddha.

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After we spend a day there at Lumbini with holy exploration, we drive through the winding roads of Siddhartha highway to reach Pokhara, the city of lakes and mountains. We take a tour around Pokhara before returning to Kathmandu.

In Pokhara, we visit Phewa Lake, Davi's Fall, Gupteswr Mahadev Cave, Sarangkot, World Peace Stupa and a massive Shiva Statue at Pumdikot next to World Peace Stupa which also offers some breathtaking mountain panoramas including Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre.

Along with architectural, natural and cultural beauty, you can see the true beauty of Nepal during this UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

The entry fees for each world heritage differ and you can pay this entrance fee at the office of the Nepal Government located at the heritage site at the entrance. Both Nepali rupees and the USD are accepted to pay this entrance fee for the world heritage sites.

If you don't have entire 10 days to explore Nepal, you can also go with 4 days Real 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. In this Kathmandu Heritage Tour, you will go to explore Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur and Changunarayan. Also, people can have the marvelous experiences of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Kathmandu in 2 days either at the beginning or ending of your other planned trips in Nepal.

Also, the entrance fees differ from Asian, and SAARC Nationals to foreigners and Nepali people. So, for this, you can have a look at the different entrance fees of world heritage sites in Nepal here. If you have information about World Heritage Sites entry fees before you board on the tour, it will be comfortable for you to manage the budget for the entrances.

Trip Facts

Geography: Hilly and Terai

Location: Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, Pokhara

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Duration of Tour: 8 days ( extra two days for Arrival and Departure)

Max Altitude: 900/1400m (Pokhara/Kathmandu)

Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam

Ethnic People: Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar, Newar, and others

Accommodation: Hotel

Transportation: Tourist Bus and Private Vehicle

Minimum Pax: 1

Maximum Number of Pax.: 14

Key highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

• Tour to ancient monuments/ World Heritage Sites, temples/ palaces and museums of Kathmandu Valley including Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Khokana Village, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bhakatpur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple

• Trip to the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini

• Tour to one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal, Pokhara with Phewa Lake and World Peace Stupa, Sarangkot to witness sunrise and mountain views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri

• Drive through the winding roads of the Siddhartha Highway with awe-inspiring landscapes and local villages

• Beautiful view of hills and mountains from various places in Nepal like from World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot - Annapurna mountains

. Enjoy Having Local Cuisines with local people in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini

Best Season/Months for UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

You can do the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal at any time of the year/all round the year. To avoid rainfall, landslides, and scorching sun, you can do the tour during spring or autumn. The best time to enjoy this trek is from March-May and September-November. During these months, the weather is clear, and there are very few chances of rainfall.

You can enjoy breathtaking mountain views from Pokhara in Spring and Autumn in the months of Sep, Oct, Nov and Mar, April and May. The weathers of these months of the year offer you the finest timing and atmosphere to travel in Nepal. You can enjoy the foods, delightful surrounding, festivals celebrations like Holi, Dashina and Tihar if you travel in Nepal in the months of Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, April and May. Actually, you can get something more than you expected while travelling in Autumn and Spring seasons of the year.

However, one can do UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal all round the year except in the peak of rainy season( Mid July-Early Aug) as the locations are based in the cities of Nepal, Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini.

Must-Know Information

In this tour, we will travel from the hills to the plain fields of Terai. Terai region is relatively hotter than Kathmandu and Pokhara. So, get prepared for the change in weather as you travel to Lumbini.

Lumbini and Pokhara are relatively hotter than Kathmandu as they are located in lower elevations and sometimes, there may be the threats of mosquitoes during summer ( Jun-Aug). If you do this World Heritage Sites Tour in Rainy Season( Jun-Aug), you will find the city Pokhara very mesmerizing with missive rainfall and astonishing mountain panoramas.

We will be driving on winding roads in the hills. You may get motion sickness during the tour. If you have motion sickness, you will have to take medicines beforehand. You need to obtain entry permits for visiting different UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The weather conditions of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini may affect your tour If you are not well prepared for such kind current weather. Learning about the Weather Conditions Nepal will make your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour more exciting and memorable. Have an authentic idea about the weather forecast before you depart for the tour.

Tours Similar to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

There are a few but astonishing tour packages in Nepal similar to UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour like Mustang Jeep Tour, Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour, etc. which will offer some of the breathtaking insights of Nepal's natural and cultural highlights during the visit and will be lifetime memory. If you have just a single day to explore World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, then you can go with Day Tour to World Heritage Sites . You can complete this Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour in 7 hours maximum.

Conclusion

We, at Haven Holidays Nepal, specializes in operating all kinds of treks and tours programs around Nepal. Our all-inclusive trek package covers facilities of transportation, permits, a porter, a trekking guide, three meals a day as well as other essential logistics. Join this 10-day UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour with us for a lifetime experience. Let us serve you, we will turn your dream into true.

You can add on Namobuddha one night with this UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour if you are interested. This will be an ideal idea for you to experience another part of life and civilization. Inform us if you want to add Namobuddha with it.

You can also add two nights Chitwan Programs with this World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal. The jungle activities in Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be more fascinating and more exciting trip in Nepal. The Chitwan National Park is located on the way to Lumbini.

Note: You can do only Seven UNESCO World Heritage Tours in Kathmandu escaping the tour out of the valley within a couple of days too. You just require 2 days for it. If you are interested in it, please contact us .

Important Note

Tour Mode: Tourist Standard Hotels on tour activities

 Tour Grade: Easy

Local culture/religion: A blend of both Hinduism and Buddhism.

Tour Duration: 07 Nights and 08 Days beyond Kathmandu.

Total Trip in Nepal:09 Nights and 10 Days from arrival to departure

Transportation: Bus and Private Vehicle

Highest Elevation: Kathmandu (1350m)

Best Seasons for UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Nepal

World Heritage Tour in Nepal can be done nearly all seasons of the year round except for the summer and wet monsoon from mid-June to August as the tour is based in the major cities like Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Lumbini and Pokhara. All these cities are well-facilitated with modern transportation and connectivity.

However, the best seasons for UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal are autumn and spring to enjoy all types of activities in Nepal. The best season is Autumn which begins from Sep and lasts till the end of November after monsoon perfect weather for views and travelling. Several festivals are extraordinary events celebrated this time of the year. There no rainfall, landslides, snowfall and other sudden and unexpected natural calamities in Autumn months( Sep-Nov) while travelling in Nepal. The travelers can find the finest temperature and surrounding in Autumn while doing UNESO World Heritage Sites tour in Nepal. The World Heritage Sites Tour can be more exciting and fascinating with delightful atmosphere and clear blue deep sky in Autumn.

The springtime begins from March ends with 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.. Moreover, the festivities like Holy ( the festival of colors) make this World Heritage Sites more mesmerizing in Spring months.

More information on Weather in Nepal can enhance your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal. The spring time brings you the festival of Holi and the Autumn offer you the festivals of Dashain and Tihar while travelling in Nepal.

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: 5 Must Know Things Before will offer you very authentic information about weather, food, people, culture and religion of Nepal beforehand the trip.

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 Nepal with how are people in Nepal, religions in Nepal, foods and accommodations in Nepal and major places to visit in Nepal. Nepal Travel Guide and Nepal Travel Info will give you a big assist to make your UNESCO Heritage Tour in Nepal very comprehensive and more informative.

Trip Itinerary

After you land in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, can be an exciting but busy experience. Be cool and calm so that you don't have to face any kind of airport hassles. Follow the signs to the immigration area after getting off the plane. If you don't already have a visa, you can get one upon arrival. Fill out the visa application form (available at the airport or online in advance). After clearing immigration, proceed to the baggage claim area to collect your luggage.

Our staff/ representative will attend you at the side airport at the arrival section. They will take you to the hotel where you will check in and get refreshed . In the evening, you can enjoy a short walk on the streets of Thamel. You will meet the staff and discuss the tour in detail in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Dinner

After breakfast in the morning, you will head for sightseeing at the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu including Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath one by one. You will witness marvelous ancient Nepal's art and architecture at these sites. You can also read the ancient history and age-old civilization during this tour to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.

Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, is an ancient religious site atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It holds great significance for both Buddhists and Hindus. The main stupa, believed to be over 2,000 years old, features a dome with the all-seeing eyes of Buddha and a spire representing the path to enlightenment. The temple complex is famous for its resident monkeys, considered holy. Offering stunning views of Kathmandu, it is a major pilgrimage site and cultural hub, hosting various festivals and rituals throughout the year.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal, is a historic and cultural hub known for its rich architectural heritage and significance. The Kathmandu Durbar square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features a collection of courtyards, temples, and palaces, showcasing traditional architecture. The Key attractions within Kathmandu Durbar Square include the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, the Taleju Temple, the Kumari Ghar (residence of the living goddess Kumari), and the Kasthamandap, a wooden pavilion that is believed to be the origin of the name Kathmandu. The square is an area filled with history, religious significance, and a bustling local atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Kathmandu.

Pashupatinath Temple is a revered Hindu temple complex located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most significant Shiva temples in the world. The temple's origins date back to the 5th century, though the current structure was built in the 17th century. Pashupatinath attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists annually, especially during the Maha Shivaratri festival, when devotees gather to pay homage to Lord Shiva. The temple complex also serves as an important site for cremation rituals for Hindus.

Boudhanath Stupa: The massive stupa features a large mandala base and is adorned with Buddha's all-seeing eyes on all four sides, symbolizing awareness. Colorful prayer flags flutter from its central spire, spreading mantras and prayers with the wind. The area surrounding the stupa is home to numerous Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and shops selling religious artefacts.

Most importantly, one can visit Thanka School there at Bouddhanath Stupa and you get it if you like to have and carry it with you to your homeland.

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Bhaktapur World Heritage Sites visit.(1,401 m)

After breakfast in the hotel, we head to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient town in the western part of Kathmandu valley. The town is dominantly inhabited by Newar people who also are the locals of the valley.

In Bhaktapur, we take a walk through the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which was built by the Malla kings around 500 years ago. You can see the architectural excellence in the wooden pillars and beams of the temples. Naytapola temple, the five-storied temple, is one of the most famous temples in Bhaktapur. You will also taste “Ju Ju Dhau,” which is a locally made curd popular for its taste before returning to Kathmandu. Primarily , while exploring Bhaktapur, you can ask your guide to take you to the local restaurants where you can have Bara, a local authentic Newari Food item, local coffee and tea. They are must taste things here in Bhaktapur in your visit. Also, walk through traditional Newar peoples' settlements and find the places where you can see pottery works.

Also, you will go and visit popular Changunarayan Temple, the Hindu temple dedicated to lord Vishnu and will marvel at the arts and architectures from 11th century.

You can visit and explore the foods in the restaurants and pubs in Kathmandu in the evening after you end you Bhaktapur sightseeing tour.

Max. altitude

1,401m / 4,596 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After breakfast in the hotel, we head towards Patan to visit Patan Durbar Square. We take walks around the Durbar Square, which was also built around the same time as Bhaktapur and Kathmandu durbar squares by the kings who ruled the valley. You can see similar, yet so different forms of art in the temples and palaces of the durbar square. Patan Durbar Square is a stunning collection of temples, palaces, and courtyards, showcasing Newari architecture. Notable structures include the Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, and the ancient Royal Palace. You can visit the museum and see the weapons used by the kings. Patan is famous for its craftsmanship, particularly in metalwork, stone carving, and woodwork. After spending some time in Patan, we return to Kathmandu.

After you end your Patan tour, you will drive to Khokana Village, one of the most ancient villages of Nepal to see marvelous traditional things.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

If you want o stay stay overnight at Patan, you can go with UNESCO Real 7 World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu or can also go to Nagarkot with Nagarkot Sunrise Tour.

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

After breakfast, we catch the first bus to Lumbini. Kathmandu to Lumbini is a journey that covers approximately 280 kilometers (around 175 miles) The drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini is about 6-7 hours long.

The drive offers diverse landscapes, including scenic river valleys, lush green hills, and the flat Terai plains. On the way to Lumbini, we drive along the bank of the Trishuli River for a while and leave the river to enter the plain fields of Terai. There are several towns along the way where you can stop for refreshments, meals, and restroom breaks. Popular stops include Mugling, Narayanghat. Overnight in Lumbini.

Max. altitude

150m / 492 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lumbini is one of the biggest most important and holiest places for Buddhists and Hindu pilgrims around the world. This is the birthplace of the founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha. In Lumbini, you will visit the Mayadevi temple, the place where Lord Buddha was born. Some footsteps represent the first steps of Buddha. Surrounding the Maya Devi Temple, the Sacred Garden is a serene and spiritual area with monasteries, stupas, and meditation centers built by various Buddhist communities from around the world. You can visit the monasteries and stupas built by different countries. The most famous stupas are the Golden Temple and Peace Pagoda. You will also explore the Tharu culture in Lumbini. Overnight in Lumbini.

Max. altitude

150m / 492 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, we say goodbye to Lumbini and head towards Pokhara. We leave the flat lands of Terai and head towards the winding roads of the hills of Nepal.

On the way to Pokhara via Tanshen and Syanja, those beautiful place is also the cultural and historical when you are driving, you can enjoy the local Nepalese village and green hills views, beautiful river views like the Kaligandaki and Tinau Rivers.

A five-hour long drive from Lumbini takes you to Pokhara the capital city of Tourism in Nepal. Arrive in Pokhara, check in hotel and can enjoy a short walk in the Lakeside Pokhara with spectacular and grand Phewa Lake. Enjoy your best item of meal at the restaurant located at the bank of Phewa Lake.

Overnight in Pokhara.

Max. altitude

822m / 2,697 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hours

Pokhara Sightseeing with Peace Stupa,(1460 m)

After breakfast, we will start exploring Pokhara. We will visit the World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara. From the stupa, you get a clear view of Pokhara valley beneath the mighty Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountains. You can also go to visit a holy Pumdikot Shiva Statue with massive mountain views at the same time. From the Peace Pagoda, we return to Pokhara and start exploring the town. We take a walk around the Fewa Lake. We also go boating in Fewa Lake to visit the Talbarahi temple in the middle of the lake. Further, we go to explore Davi's Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave while doing Pokhara sightseeing. Explore the nightlife of the famous tourist hub of Pokhara, Lakeside.

Max. altitude

1,460m / 4,790 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From Pokhara, we head to Kathmandu today. Pokhara to Kathmandu is a 6-hour drive along green hills, terraced fields, and mighty rivers. Winding through the Prithvi highway, you pass by several small towns and settlements. Mostly, you drive alongside of Trishuli River. Trishuli river is very popular for River Rafting in Nepal. You ascend up to Thankot and then enter into Kathmandu valley. You may have to encounter some traffic once you enter the Kathmandu valley. However, within an hour's drive, you will get to your hotel and get refreshed.

After you reach Kathmandu, our staff will transfer you to the hotel. Attend a farewell dinner in the evening with Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Team. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

822m / 2,697 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This is the day you depart to your home country. Please ensure that your flight details and time so that you can catch it promptly. The transportation is arranged accordingly by our company. For international flights, it is generally recommended to arrive at the airport 3 hours earlier in advance to ensure a smooth check-in and security process. Generally, arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before the scheduled departure time for international flights. Our Staff will assist you to drop you at the airport just on time for your flight. We bid you farewell, hoping to travel together again. Have a wonderful time ahead. You can directly fly back to your homeland or can commence another trip you like.

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.

Accommodation

Non

Meals

Breakfast

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Pokhara and the mountain views- UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

What's Includes

All Arrival and Departure Transfer from airport to airport.
Twin sharing room on best Tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast basis only(For single supplement at extra cost).
Travelling out of Kathmandu like Lumbini and Pokhara on the Best tourist standard Hotels with breakfast.
Luxury tourist bus service to Kathmandu-Lumbini-Pokhara and Kathmandu,
Service of Tour guide who can explain the history of world heritage sites.
Government Local/taxes and VAT (Value added Tax)
Company T-shirt or Cap
Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor wounds and sickness.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What's Excludes

Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.
Expenses of a personal nature, meals in Kathmandu as well as extra snacks and refreshments while in Lumbini and Pokhara.
Gratitude or tipping for guide and driver.
Personal travelling gear, for your tour.
Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of transportation.
Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors.
World Heritage Site, Sightseeing entry fees.
Lunch and Dinner all round the trip
Early return from the trip due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.
Please Note: While you are in Pokhara if interested in Adventure Activities like Paragliding, Zip-Flyer, Ultra-Light Flight, or Bungee Jumping. Which will be at extra cost, the client needs to inform Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. we will arrange the options for various Adventure Sports activities, as mentioned on the itinerary.

Trip Info

Arrival

You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use the only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Tatopani, Rasuawagadi etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience to arrive in Nepal for UNESO World Heritage Sites Tour.

Tourist Visa Nepal

A tourist Visa is on arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. If you have possible, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours. More information about tourist-visa-Nepal will help you plan your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal better and more exciting way.

Transfer to Hotel

The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 30 minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just 30 minutes drive.

Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation about World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal after you get checked into the hotel.

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 Site Tour. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.

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 Site Tour, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide, porter, etc.

If you have any queries, you can put them forward in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.

Last Minute Booking

Last-minute booking is always open for your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal 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.

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 vacation trips in Nepal.

Trip Extension

We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. 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 and Australian Camp Trek in your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal.

Currency Exchange

You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival 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 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal in major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini, you can easily convert your currency into Nepali rupees or the restaurants, hotels and shops will accept AUD, USD Euro, Pound Sterling and even Indian Rupees. Most of the hotels and restaurants have the access of online payment via bank transfer or QR Code and the ATM Booths located in the cities automatically disperse you the Nepali currency.

Haven Holidays Team

Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible to guide you in UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Nepal. 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. The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.

The HH Team will delight you with very authentic information about ancient Nepali culture, religion, history, art and architecture and the marketplace. The guide will explain you all authentic and resourceful things to know about World Heritage Sites in Nepal.

Luggage and Storage

You don't require carrying heavy luggage with all items of trekking trip as you are doing a city tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal . Unnecessary stuffs, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu. 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. Don't forget to ask for luggage tags before you leave the unnecessary stuffs at the hotel reception in Kathmandu before you leave Kathmandu for Lumbini and Pokhara.

Once you return from Pokhara, you can receive your unnecessary stuffs from the hotel in Kathmandu, pack up the things you stored at the hote reception in Kathmandu and depart homewards.

Meals

Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.

During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.

During your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal, 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.

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.

The major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini will offer you all the variety of meals you want during your World Heritage Tour in Nepal.

Electricity and Chraging Facility

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. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and technical problems.

Since you are travelling and exploring major cities of Nepal in your UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal, 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. as the tour is based in Kathmandu, Lumbini and Pokhara. You can your personal gadgets and enjoy them with good flow of electricity in UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal.

Drinking Water

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 Nepal 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.

We will provide you pure, safe and sealed drinking water during the travel in the daytime.

Communication

You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini and Namobuddha (if you want to extend). However, in the case of the trip to the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of 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 of Nepal. 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 Nepal.

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. 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.

Feedback

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 in the farewell dinner we organize. 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 attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.

Extra Personal Expenses

How prodigal you are? Your trip extra personal expenses depend on it. You are not going to pay for our transportation, guide, accommodation and breakfast. But, you are doing to pay for your 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, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini, 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.

Typical Day

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 after breakfast and you will stop for lunch after some explorations of World Heritage Sites. The lunchtime will be around an hour. 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, Pokhara and Chitwan for the vegetarians.

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.

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Transportation for UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

You will enjoy private car for city sightseeing in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini and luxury bus service while transferring from Kathmandu to Chitwan-Lumbini- Pokhara and back to Kathmandu. Domestic flights for Bhairahawa airport from Kathmandu and the domestic flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu are optional and need to pay extra. If you want to hire a private car for your UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour, you again have to pay extra as it is no included for transferring from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Lumbini and back to Kathmandu. But all sightseeing tour will entirely done with private AC car.

Clearly stating, you will use luxury tourist bus for transferring from Kathmandu to other destinations like Pokhara and Lumbini and use private car for exploring world heritage sites in Nepal.

While driving along Prithvi Highway and other long routes drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Lumbini and back to Kathamndu, you may encounter some heavy traffic on the way.

What I expect in UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal?

You are doing a marvelous UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal 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, Patan, Bhaktapur, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, Lumbini and Pokhara
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 ( Patan and Bhaktapur)
Celebrate this tour with private car sightseeing in the cities
Enjoy the drive with luxury tourist bus with countryside landscapes, villages and rivers
Collect all beautiful souvenirs you like during the tour
Celebrate marvelous views of Mt. Annapurnas and Fishtail ( Machhapuchhre) from Pokhara
Can enjoy your favorite items of food in specialized restaurants
Deep and Spiritual insights on Hindus and Buddhism
Professional and Experienced Tour Leader for UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

How is the Tour leader for UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour?

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 trained about them. You can co-ordinate with them and ask for the help and any information you want to have in UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal.

You leader knows 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.

Reviews

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The best I had UNESCO World Heritage site Tour through Haven Holidays travel company.

On an UNESCO World Heritage site tour with Haven Holidays proved to be an unparalleled journey of cultural richness and historical places. The meticulously curated itinerary seamlessly blended leisure with exploration, offering an immersive experience that surpassed all expectations. From the awe-inspiring grandeur of ancient monuments to the picturesque landscapes, each site unfolded a story of its own, captivating the senses and fostering a deep appreciation for our world's diverse heritage. Haven Holidays' attention to detail was evident in the seamless logistics, knowledgeable guides, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring a stress-free and enriching travel experience. The tour not only provided a glimpse into the past but also fostered a profound connection to the global tapestry of human history. This extraordinary expedition, marked by UNESCO's recognition, stands as a testament to Haven Holidays' commitment to delivering exceptional journeys that leave an indelible mark on the hearts of discerning travelers.

Mark Benjamin

United Kingdom

A Majestic Journey Through History

My experience with Haven Holidays tour company has done UNESCO World Heritage Site tour was absolutely incredible. From the moment we set foot on the tour bus to the last breathtaking view when we are touring, every moment felt like a journey through time. The guides were very knowledgeable about in subjects, offering insights that truly brought the sites to life. Exploring these historical wonders with Haven Holidays was an unforgettable experience that I have done. I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our world's cultural heritage

Alina Jason

Austria

An Unforgettable Adventure Tour in Nepal

I recently has done the UNESCO World Heritage Site tour with Haven Holidays tour company, and I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations. From exploring ancient ruins to marveling at stunning natural landscapes, every stop on the tour left me in awe. The organization and attention to detail by Haven Holidays made the trip seamless and enjoyable. I returned home with a newfound appreciation for the Nepal is rich history and diverse beauty of our planet. Thank you, Haven Holidays, for an unforgettable adventure programs organizing to us.

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Preparation For This 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
Shampoo, conditioner and body wash (Your particular products).
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.
Travel Towel, Swimwear.
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

How long is UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu?

There are 4 World Hertiage Sites in Kathmandu and 7 world heritage sites in whole Kathmandu valley which includes Patan and Bhaktapur. Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square are the four UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are other 3 World Heritage Sites in Patan and Bhaktapur.

So, here, if you want to explore all 7 world heritages of Kathmandu Valley, it takes 2 full days and if you just want to do the 4 world heritages sites of Kathmandu city , you can do it in a day spending 5-6 hours including lunch and collecting souvenirs.

Some people promise and promote the tour like 7 world heritage sites tour in a day which is not authentic and real as none can do 7 world heritage tour in Kathmandu valley in day. It takes at lest 10 hours to go and visit all 7 world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley. If you really want a hassle free and authentic World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu, it requires 1 full day for 4 unesco sites and it takes 2 full days for 7 world heritage sites tour. Don’t waste your money and time haphazardly. Make a good research and then only go for world hetiage sites tour in Kahtmandu.

How many heritages is to be celebrated in the world heritage sites?

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.

Why did Unesco list various site of Kathmandu in the World Heritage List?

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.

Which unesco world heritage sites tour in Kathmandu?

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

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour in Kathmandu?

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.

What is the UNESCO Seven world heritage Tour in Kathmandu?

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 5^th 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.

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