Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Kathmandu
This full day private sightseeing tour takes you to Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore monuments that are considered some of the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty. Appreciate the unique architecture of these famous sites and learn about the significance it plays in Nepalese history.
Get a panoramic peek at the picturesque city from the hilltop temple of Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), one of the popular places for visitors and main Buddhist sites in Nepal with over 3000 years history.
Kathmandu Durbar Square for an insider’s look at the ornate, 16th-century royal residence. You also see Kathmandu’s one-of-a-kind Kumari, or living goddess. See all the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, hearing commentary from your private guide along the way and enjoying plenty of time to ask questions.
Very old tourist centre of Kathmandu with beautiful Hindu temple.
Taleju Bhawani is one of the most powerful goddesses and is also regarded as the clan goddess of the Malla kings who ruled Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century because of which the temple of the goddess is present in three major cities, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. The goddess has four heads and ten arms and the three temples have the golden statues and metal work depicting the goddess. The temples accommodate the shrines of both the goddesses Taleju Bhawani and Living Goddess Kumari.
this fascinating palace is home to a virgin girl who is worshipped as the goddess Durga in human form. She can sometimes be glimpsed at her windows.
Real monkeys live in this square, built to honor the mischievous and courageous monkey god Hanuman inside the Kathmandu Durbar Square,.
Main Hindu sites
Pashupatinath Temple Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city centre. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple.
This place is on constant action, reminds me a lot of India but with more reverence and less hype. Pashupatinath entrance fees work here.
Boudhanath Later visit Boudhanath, the 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going around the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Main tourist area.
The Garden of Dreams, a neo classical historical garden, is situated in the midst of Kathmandu city, Nepal. The Garden's design has much in common with formal European gardens: paved perimeter paths
Best Kathmandu tour operator in Nepal with more than 20 years experience.
Pick up service offer from customers hotel or airport in Kathmandu valley
Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples lasts about 5–8 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
Prices start at $60 per person for this Kathmandu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
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The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Unfortunately I did not record the names of the places we visited but the first two sites were really interesting with great architecture. The apparition of the Kumari at Her window for a few seconds was kind of odd but I guess an interesting part of Nepalese religious culture. We were less impressed by the white giant stupa. The visit of the crematorium was morbid but once again showing a part of Nepalese culture.
Excellent guide providing history of each site visited and meaning behind monuments. Would. Recommend the tour has a excellent starter to your experience in Kathmandu
Amazing Guide. Could not recommend enough. I learned so much from the guide, and the day ran so smoothly.
Dear Rebecca, Warm Greetings from Himalayan Recreation! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and learn about our services. Again, we would like to thank you for choosing us as your Nepal tour partner, We are honored to have you as a client and are happy that you have become a friend. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest, and we look forward to assisting you in the near future. With Regards Himalayan Recreation Family
Our family spent a 7 hours tour with Rajan who was thoughtful anfd knowledgeable. Helping us out with extra needs.
Learned a lot. Krishna was very accommodating fluent in English language just need to talk slower. He knows the subject matter really well. Hard working
We had such a great time with Krishna as we went around the gems of Kathmandu. He made sure that we were comfortable and safe. Highly recommending this tour. Thank you Krishna for a wonderful experience!
We liked the tour and thought it was value for money. The guide was well informed and very polite Thanks
We booked a 1 1/2 day tour at Himalayan Recreation - on the first day we got to know Kathmandu (Swayambhunath / Monkey Temple, Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa). Our guide Angel as well as our driver led us through the hectic hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, which was often too much for us. On the second day we went to Nagarkot and Bhaktapur. And last but not least, we cooked together with the staff of Himalayan Recreation because we wanted to get to know Nepalese cuisine. Although we didn’t like the hustle and bustle, traffic and dirt in Kathmandu, Himalayan Recreation gave us an unadorned and memorable picture of Kathmandu.
I was very pleased with this tour and with my guide, Krishna A. He was very kind and patient, giving lots of good details about each site we visited. He took his time to make sure we were not rushed through the tour. Would definitely recommend to other first-time visitors to Kathmandu.
We had a great tour with Sudipa, a very friendly and well informed female guide. She has a good knowledge and answered all our questions. After all there’s so much to see and she taughed us also a lot about culture and the life in Kathmandu and Nepal. When we got tired she changed the tour a little so we were able to see everything, she’s very caring. We enjoyed our day very much and would definitely recommend this tour.
Dear Savyyyy Greetings from Himalayan Recreation Treks Kathmandu, Nepal! Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed tour in here and satisfied with our guide's service. and it was our pleasure to operate your tour in Nepal. We hope to serve you again in the future. With Regards, Rubina shrestha Himalayan Recreation Treks & Family
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