UNESCO World Heritage Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu

Your UNESCO World heritage Sightseeing in Kathmandu tour begins with your arrival in Kathmandu. A representative from Paradise Himalayan Journey will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA). and help you with your luggage and transfer to the hotel. Depending upon your arrival time and if time permits, you can take rest in the hotel or walk around Thamel in the afternoon and evening. Welcome dinner together in the evening with Paradise Himalayan Team.

Included: Welcome Drinks and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel in Thamel.

Today we will explore Bhaktapur city, the city of ancient monuments, temples, pagoda styled temples and wooden/stone carved temples. After breakfast, we drive to Bhaktapur, 16 KM east of Kathmandu for about 30 min. Bhaktapur gifted with medieval age sculptures, colorful carved temples, palaces of Malla and Lichhivi Kings of ancient Nepal; you will explore the Bhaktapur Durbar Square(Cotyard), Pachpanna Jhyale Durbar (55 window palace), Golden Gate, Nyatapole Temple, and Duttatraya Temple. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a royal palace of old Bhaktapur Kingdom is listed under UNESCO World heritage. We will also explore other attractions of Bhaktapur Durbar Square like Vatsala Temple, Statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Bhairava Nath Temple, Lion's Gate and Mini Pashupati Temple if we get enough time.

After lunch we will drive about 2-3 hours to next famous UNESCO Heritage site, Changunarayan Temple. We explore the Changunarayan premises for about half and hour then we drive to Nagarkot for beautiful views of sunset and sunrise  There is a hiking route of about 2 hours up to subtropical if you are interested to hike up.[Optional] .Nagarkot is perfect viewpoints near Kathmandu valley for spectacular views of mountains including Mt. Everest and Mt. Langtang. 

Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot

Today early morning we hike up about 30 minutes for beautiful sunrise. We spend about half an hour with peaceful Mantra Chanting and Meditation. Then after breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. We visit to Pashupatinath Temple in the morning(Hindus sacred temple), one of the holiest Hindu temples, Then we transfer to Boudha Stupa located only 2.2 KM far from Pashupatinath. We explore Boudhanath Stupa.

Now we drive to Swayambhunath Stupa (The Monkey Temple). From Syayambhunath Sutpa we view the ariel view of Kathmandu city. We will have Lunch at Rooftop Restaurant in Swayambhunath.

After Lunch we then transfer Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur)  to explore the ancient city of Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square is fine piece of ancient remarkale gift full of art and craft including Kathmandu Durbar Square, the ‘Hanuman Dhoka’ and Kumari temple. Kathmandu Durbar Square will spotify you with the 12th – 17 century Durbar Square (Cotyard) built by ancient Malla Kings of Nepal. If we have time, we will walk towards the north of Kathmandu Durbar Square, called Asan & Indrachowk. Asan and Indrachowk is the traditional typical open market with traditional houses from the 17th century, We will explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and Thamel area by walking.

Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight hotel in Thamel.

The last morning in Kathmandu, we will have breakfast together reflecting all the memories you experienced during your Everest Base Camp Trek. Paradise Himalayan Journey Team will drop you to the airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, along with your luggage to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Good Luck and Have a safe journey.