Half Day Swoyambhu and Patan Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 4 hours
Explore some of Kathmandu’s World heritage famous highlights on a half-day four hours guided tour in Kathmandu. Culture and natural beauty comes alive on this exciting trip to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites Swoyambhunath stupa & Patan durbar square. Firstly the trip takes to visit Swoyambhunath stupa and around that overlooks the Kathmandu Valley with one of the most important Buddhist Shrines. Then it is off to Patan to visit the city of art and to see its magnificent Durbar Square. A city of old architecture is popular for handicraft. You will visit Lord Krishna Temple and Golden Temple along many other temples. You will have chance to see Buddhist and Hindus religion combination. Enjoy the ease of included transportation, entry fees and a knowledgeable local tour guide.
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Explore some of Kathmandu’s World heritage famous highlights on a half-day four hours guided tour in Kathmandu. Culture and natural beauty comes alive on this exciting trip to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites Swoyambhunath stupa & Patan durbar square. Firstly the trip takes to visit Swoyambhunath stupa and around that overlooks the Kathmandu Valley with one of the most important Buddhist Shrines. Then it is off to Patan to visit the city of art and to see its magnificent Durbar Square. A city of old architecture is popular for handicraft. You will visit Lord Krishna Temple and Golden Temple along many other temples. You will have chance to see Buddhist and Hindus religion combination. Enjoy the ease of included transportation, entry fees and a knowledgeable local tour guide.
After morning, pickup at 9.00 am daily from your selected Kathmandu hotels or front gate of Kathmandu Guest house in Thamel, relaxing guided tour along private vehicle to the two World heritage site. Learn about the history and culture of Kathmandu valley with 2 different religions from your guide. On this tour we take you two very popular places to visit in the Kathmandu Valley is Swoyambhunath stupa and Patan Durbar Square. Both places are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and feature wonderful places to experience the local culture, religious life and art that the Kathmandu Valley is famous for.
A private car goes from Kathmandu to Swoyambhunath stupa (also known as "Monkey Temple" because of the large number of rhesus monkeys that call this place home) takes about 20 minutes drive to western part. Swoyambhunath stupa is located on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Kathmandu. There are many steps to the top of the pilgrimage site where it opens into a plaza with a large stupa and numerous surrounding temples. From the top of Swoyambhutnath observation point, you can get great views of Kathmandu valley along some snow capped mountain on a clear day.
A private guide explains the religious and cultural significance of Swoyambhu. The fortunately, there is a back way out where there are not so many steps to where the private vehicle waits to journey next to Patan's Durbar Square.
The next stop goes to the place known as the City of Art. Patan is an incredible place with its royal palace, many temples, museum and neighborhoods. The tour goes through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore the interesting places in Patan.
The Patan Museum features rare works of art as the Newari people are famous for their artistic ability. The various temples along with the royal palace offer exemplary examples of the arts produced by these creative and talented people.
After 4 hrs exploration in both parts we will drop you at your Kathmandu hotel or front gate of Kathmandu Guest house, Thamel.
A private car goes from Kathmandu to Swoyambhunath stupa (also known as "Monkey Temple" because of the large number of rhesus monkeys that call this place home) takes about 20 minutes drive to western part. Swoyambhunath stupa is located on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Kathmandu. There are many steps to the top of the pilgrimage site where it opens into a plaza with a large stupa and numerous surrounding temples. From the top of Swoyambhutnath observation point, you can get great views of Kathmandu valley along some snow capped mountain on a clear day.
A private guide explains the religious and cultural significance of Swoyambhu. The fortunately, there is a back way out where there are not so many steps to where the private vehicle waits to journey next to Patan's Durbar Square.
The next stop goes to the place known as the City of Art. Patan is an incredible place with its royal palace, many temples, museum and neighborhoods. The tour goes through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore the interesting places in Patan.
The Patan Museum features rare works of art as the Newari people are famous for their artistic ability. The various temples along with the royal palace offer exemplary examples of the arts produced by these creative and talented people.
After 4 hrs exploration in both parts we will drop you at your Kathmandu hotel or front gate of Kathmandu Guest house, Thamel.
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