Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Your city tour guide will arrive promptly at the hotel with a private vehicle and driver. After breakfast, you will process to visit the following religious and historical sites located in Kathmandu district, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979 AD.

Swayambhunath is situated atop an elevated hill station in the heart of Kathmandu city, standing 77 meters above the city’s level, providing panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu valley. It is also famously known as “Monkey Temple” among tourists due to the abundance of monkeys found on the site. While primarily a Buddhist pilgrimage site, you can also find a Hindu temple harmoniously coexisting alongside the main temple of Swayambhunath.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated in the heart of Kathmandu, is the former Royal Palace of Nepal. “Durbar” translates to ‘palace’ in Nepali. It stands out as one of three durbar squares in the Kathmandu valley. Today, it serves as a key attraction for tourists, renowned as the center of medieval art and architecture.

Within the Durbar Square, your tour will encompass visits to several historical landmarks, including the ancient palace museum, the temple of Kumari (the living goddess of Nepal), Hanuman Dhoka, the Kasthamandap Temple, and the statue of Kal Bhairav.

Boudhanath is the largest stupa in Nepal, situated 11km northeast from the heart of Kathmandu city. Its magnificent size and mesmerizing shape are sure to leave you stunned. Historically, it is believed to have been built in the early 5^th century and now stands as a beacon of Buddhist belief. Surrounding the stupa, there are many terrace restaurants where you can enjoy a lunch break.

Pashupatinath Temple stands as one of the largest and most revered shrines for Hindus worldwide. Situated on the western bank of the holy Bagmati River, which flows through the center of the Kathmandu valley, it also serves as a popular cremation site for Hindus. The majority of Hindus who pass away in the Kathmandu valley are brought to Pashupati for cremation, so it is highly likely that you will observe open-air cremations during your visit. Entrance to the main temple is restricted to Hindus only. However, even if you are non-Hindu, you can still observe the main temple from the eastern bank of the river.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will start the day’s journey. You will meet your guide and be picked up by a private vehicle to explore following places in the Bhaktapur and Lalitpur districts, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Changu Narayan Temple is the oldest temple in Nepal, located 12 km east of Kathmandu. Believed to have been built in the fourth century during the reign of Lichhavi King Mandev, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Hindu god known as The Preserver. The two-storey building has doors on all four sides, with the west door serving as the main entrance. In addition to Changu Narayan Temple, the Chinna Masta Temple and Kileshwor Mahadev Temple are other attractions within the Changu Narayan premises. The temple is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one the three durbar squares of the Kathmandu Valley, along with Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Bhaktapur Durbar Square was regarded as the largest and most impressive among the three until the kingdom was conquered by the Gorkhas in 1769. The Durbar Square is believed to have been established built by King Jayasthiti Malla in the 13^th century. Key attractions in Bhaktapur Durbar Square include the 55-Window Palace, Golden Gate, Lion Gate, Vastala Temple, Nyatapola Temple, and Bhairav Nath Temple. In addition to the main Durbar Square, visitors can also explore Taumadhi Square, Pottery Square, and Duttatreya Square.

Patan Durbar Square, located in the Lalitpur district, is the ancient royal palace of Lalitpur. Lalitpur is one of the three districts of Kathmandu Valley, alongside Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Lalitpur is situated to the south of the valley, with Kathmandu is to the northwest and Bhaktapur to the northeast. Patan Durbar Square showcases some of the finest examples of medieval art and architecture. The square features three main courtyards: Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk, and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Notable attractions include Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple, and Taleju Bhawani Temple.

Today marks your final day in Nepal. We will drive you to Kathmandu International Airport three hours before your flight time.