Kathmandu Tours
Private Full-Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Private Full-Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

By Himalayan Recreation - Day Tours
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Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur were once independent city-states in Nepal, now part of the same scenic, history-filled metropolis. Historic sights are spread throughout the sprawling city, but you can cover all of Kathmandu’s UNESCO-listed attractions during this in-depth, full-day tour. Get a first-hand peek at all three monument-filled Durbar Squares, with stops at hilltop temples, Hindu shrines, and medieval royal palaces. Entrance fees are at your expense.
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Ages 8-80
Duration: 7h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Action-packed guided tour of Kathmandu's top heritage sites
  • Visit all UNESCO-listed attractions, and the city's three Durbar Squares
  • Cover the former medieval city-states of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan
  • See all the main landmarks in a single day, perfect for first-time visitors

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa

Begin with convenient hotel pickup and head straight to 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. Get a panoramic peek at the picturesque city from the hilltop temple of Swayambhunath before heading to Patan, a heritage hub famous for its well-preserved Newari and Malla temples. Perfect for first-time visitors or travelers short on time, the tour also covers the world’s most famous Hindu shrines and Kathmandu’s own “Little Tibet.”

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up service offer from customers hotel or airport in Kathmandu valley
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu Nepal
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28592P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
        • No age limit
        • Please expect to spend around the $10 USD for lunch purchased locally
        • Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
        • A maximum of 10 people per booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Free to Change the date and time
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28592P3

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        • Himalayan Recreation - Day Tours
          344
          Kathmandu, Nepal
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        • A5308YDsandys
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great trek in a short time
          Went for 4 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, my guide was Season. I asked to join just 3 days in advance and they arranged the trip well. My guide shared his knowledge and experiences on trekking, so as life in Nepal. And most important was - I was too careless leave my personal belongings in one of Guesthouse on the mountain, he tried his best to call everyone so that I get it back on the next day in Pokhara. Thank you so much and really appreciated that. So as the guesthouse was honest & trustable! And for the trek itself, It's a rather easy trek. But for people who has limited travel days or just like me want to see how trekking in Nepal looks like, it's a good start. Trekking thro nature, rice Terrance, villages, forest in mountain && We were so fortune to see golden sunrise on the Annapurna range during on top of Poon Hill, it's surely the highlight of this trek :)
          Written September 24, 2024
        • S6059SWkyleh
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Take Your Time
          Season (the guide) was pretty cool. The porters were awesome! Definitely be selective about who you choose to do this hike with. The guide will tailor the hike to the quickest in the group. The mountains are beautiful and the tea houses were good. I only wish we had more time to ask questions, learn about the surrounding landscapes, and take in more of the scenery, otherwise I would book with this company again.
          Written June 2, 2024
        • robertkL5459PU
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          The trip was great, everything was catered for and hotel was lovely. The team were very flexible with my last minute changes of plan
          Written May 28, 2024
        • michaelcF3368HY
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          Highly recommend Season and his mighty crew of 2 porters . We had an amazing experience and would encourage anyone to use these guys
          Written May 26, 2024
        • V9166XXdanielb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Thanks Himalayan Recreations team!
          Our guide Season and porters Prakash and Pradip were nothing but amazing throughout the whole trek. Knowledgeable and professional service as they answered all questions and kept us well informed throughout the trip. I would highly recommend this company for any trekking adventure you are planning. Thanks Himalayan Recreations team!
          Written May 26, 2024
        • Jens and Ros R
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great company and best guide ever
          The end to end process was great and everything was planned really well by Himalayan Recreation. We couldn’t have had a better guide, Raj. We are in our 70s and Raj always believed in us and gave us confidence that getting to base camp was going to happen. He knew all the ins and outs of everything, he was kind, considerate, patient, helpful, informative and we were very lucky to have him as our guide. He’s a thoroughly decent guide. He turned our dream into reality. Ask for Raj as your guide when you book with Himalayan Recreation.
          Written May 21, 2024
        • helenaa492
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Trek & Yoga combination for Mardi Himal.
          Fantastic trek. Great Yoga teachings. This company really gave an attention to every detail, need, and level to make this a great experience for me. Along the trek my guide was open to modifications to make me wake up in great places and have maximum energy for going to mardi Himal base camp…. Where we had a yoga session after sunrise and we were alone in this beautiful space. Everything was great and this organiser have experience. I will definitely book with them again. However I will be a little more demanding in what hotel to stay at in Pokhara, now that I have understood that if hotels don’t treat monthly against cockroaches, there will be a problem for that. That is the point that can be better. For the rest of… amazing attention, teachings, and trek ! And the food at the tea houses are fantastic and fresh. ! I will come back to discover more.
          Written May 19, 2024
        • Sunshine55877110112
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          ABC trek
          I had a great time with Himalayan Recreation Nepal. The prices were reasonable and the guide (Varat) and his team were helpful to support me to finish the ABC trek successfully. Afterward, the guide took me around Kathmandu, explaining Nepal's history and culture. I recommend this company for its good prices, friendly staff, and cultural insights.
          Written May 11, 2024
        • J2789GImeganr
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour
          I went on this trip with my mom and I. While it was a cloudy morning our tour guide, Krishna Acharya, made us have a really good time. He is very kind and knowledgeable. The drive is peaceful and so beautiful even if it’s a cloudy morning. The rainforests are lush and the Bhaktapur is a one of a kind experience. You can connect with culture and see the beauty that is Nepal.
          Written April 27, 2024
        • Phan T
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing trek
          It was a fantastic experience! I'd like to give a big thanks to Dibo, Varat and local porters for guidance and support. Hope to see you guys again in the near future
          Written March 3, 2024
        • asshfaaq
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          GL
          Unforgettable, Memorable, Fixed in the Mind, Significant, Impressive, Persistent, Never to be forgotten, Striking, Catchy.
          Written January 29, 2024
        • georgiec57
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Khopra Danda trek
          We did the 9 day Khopra Danda trek with guide Narayan and Rajan and it was amazing! Very challenging but rewarding hike. We went in January which was the off season which meant that some parts of the trail were hard to find and a couple of the lunch spots were not open but this was not a big problem. Our guide Narayan and Rajan were incredible and supported us and made us feel safe throughout the trip. Would really recommend this trip for hikers looking for a quieter walk away from the busier tourist trips.
          Written January 19, 2024
        • 430priyanshig
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          Amazing trip
          It was a fantastic experience. The stay was comfortable and provides amazing food . This trip was best one.
          Written January 18, 2024
        • 220mildaj
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          Solo Annapurna base camp
          Thanks a lot for the best service! Everything went really great and I really enjoyed my time in Nepal!!
          Written January 12, 2024
        • 957paulo
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience if planned properly
          Great hike, but could be better. It was a 5 day hike so there was one day when I descended a huge distance on very steep stone steps. Very hard on the muscles. I would make it 6 days and descend an easier route. And then add on a trip to base camp - I just went to the viewing platform. Also, a lot of hiking was in the woods, which got a bit boring - I prefer the open.
          Written January 1, 2024
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        Savyyyy
        Hamburg, Germany2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2019 • Friends
        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.
        Written April 21, 2019
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        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
        Written August 12, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        dieselfume
        10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This was my first trip to Nepal. I am absolutely in love with Nepal and her people. I toured the city with a friend with Jamuna as our guide. She arrived ahead of schedule for our pick up. Politely waited for us to finish our breakfast and we were on our way. She was a lovely person. Walked and talked patiently with us. I love all the colors of Nepali traditional dresses. I enjoyed walking through historic parts of Darbar Square, lunch with a fantastic view at Boudhanath. My favorite of the day was Pashupatinath Temple. We sat on the other side of the river banks and observed funeral pyre ceremonies. It was very moving for me to see death handled with such care and reverence. Jamuna filled me in to the rites and rituals that I was seeing just across the river. It was like seeing the city with a knowledgeable friend. Thank you, Jamuna, for a wonderful day.
        Written May 10, 2018
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        Dear dieselfume Greetings from Himalayan Recreation treks Kathmandu Nepal! Thank you so much for writing this review & sharing your experience about Nepal. Since our main motto is to make our guest feel comfortable & provide the best service as we can So, we are delighted to hear all these positive comments from you. Also, Nepal is indeed a beautiful country filled with rich culture & tradition. We hope to serve you again in near future. With regards, Jyoti Maharjan Himalayan recreation treks & Family.
        Written May 11, 2018
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        Tasha J
        16 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2019 • Friends
        We toured these highlights of Nepal with Jamuna. She was an excellent tour guide, very punctual, friendly, kind, informative, sociable and she took us to a lot of extra spots for shopping and for food that were all great experiences. We saw a live cremation ceremony, got to see the living goddess Kumari, we made pottery in one of the ancient villages and even decided to add a second tour the next day because we really enjoyed her company and how accommodating and patient she was with us even though we took extra time shopping and doing other things not scheduled. She definitely went with the flow and catered to our needs! Would definitely come back and do another tour with her again!
        Written January 29, 2019
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        Dear Tasha J Greetings from Himalayan Recreation Treks Kathmandu, Nepal! Thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to organize a tour for you.We are very happy to hear that you are also happy with our guide's service and had enjoyed during this tour. Thank you for choosing us. With Regards, Rubina Shrestha Himalayan Recreation Treks & Family
        Written August 11, 2019
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        Shay G
        18 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This is a really good 1-day tour that covers a number of highlights in Kathmandu. Or guide, Jamuna, was very knowledgable about all of the locations we visited and was able to explain the history behind each location which made the day very informative. It would have been preferable if the tour company had been up front about the entrance fees needing to be paid at each location but this is mentioned in other reviews.
        Written February 28, 2018
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        Dear Shay G Greetings from Himalayan Recreation Treks Kathmandu Nepal! Thank you so much for sharing your Beautiful comments with us regarding our guide & your experience in Nepal. We are delighted to hear such good words about our service from you. Taking your advice, We would definitely try to improve our service in upcoming days. Hoping to serve you again in the future. With regards, Jyoti Maharjan Himalayan Recreation Treks & family.
        Written March 2, 2018
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        Mr-Worldwide1980
        Vancouver, Canada388 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had an absolutely amazing time with our guide Jamuna!
        She was so welcoming and kind and showed us everything we wanted to see and great explanations.
        Jamuna also joined us to the Holi festival of colors and guided us through the crowds.
        It was an absolutely unforgettable experience.
        We enjoyed it so much we asked for another tour the next day to Nagarkot!
        Highly highly recommend the tour - and ask for Jamuna!
        Written March 31, 2018
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        Dear Akkkk Greetings from Himalayan Recreation Treks Kathmandu Nepal! Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review regarding our company & guide. It is our pleasure to have served you & we are delighted to hear that you had a good time here in Nepal. We wish you for a life full of colors just like the festival holi. Once again thank you for all the good words & we'll continue to give the best service to our guests as much as we can in coming days too. Hoping to serve you again in near future. With regards, Jyoti Maharjan Himalayan Recreation Treks & family
        Written April 1, 2018
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Khiem Do
        Bangkok, Thailand8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022
        Our family spent a 7 hours tour with Rajan who was thoughtful anfd knowledgeable. Helping us out with extra needs.
        Written July 29, 2022
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        Aaron
        San Jose, CA9 contributions
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        Feb 2019 • Solo
        The guide was fine in the end, but they were over an hour late, and only came at all because my hotel called several times asking what had happened.

        When I called they claimed I had no booking. So I asked the hotel to help, they called and the tour operator claimed the car was on the way, 20 minutes later they said the car went to the airport (5 minutes from my hotel). 20 minutes later they said the car was on it's way again.

        After an hour of waiting, and being lied too, the car showed up with no guide, we had to go get him.

        Now 1.5 hours behind schedule the guide said he was called earlier that morning and asked to quickly come get me, he made it clear he didn't work directly for this operator.

        Lots of other people offer this tour, book with any of them just not these guys.
        Written February 12, 2019
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        Dear aaron9 Greetings from Himalayan Recreation Treks Kathmandu, Nepal! Thank you so much for writing this review. We are really sorry about that. We will definitely try our best to improve our services in uncoming days. We hope to serve you gain in the future. With Regards, Rubina Shrestha Himalayan Recreation Treks & Family
        Written August 12, 2019
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        Ahzi19
        Shanghai, China3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This is the 2nd time that my tour guide is Jamuna. She is very knowledgeable about the heritage sites and communicates very well. She can answer all the things that interests me and made me curious of the things I see. She is also good in taking photographs and really finds a way for me to have good pictures. Overall, the trip to Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the tour itself is highly recommended.
        Written February 8, 2019
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        Dear Ahzi19 Greetings from Himalayan Recreation Treks Kathmandu, Nepal! Thank you so much for writing this review. It was our pleasure to operate your tour. We are really delighted to hear that you are satisfied with our tour guide service. Thank you for choosing us. We hope to serve you again in future. With Regards, Rubina Shrestha Himalayan Recreation Treks & Family
        Written August 11, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        TomLuke123
        London, UK324 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We took this full day tour of Kathmandu’s UNESCO heritage sites. Outstanding experience and the main reason for this was the brilliant guide, Jamuna Khatri who is knowledgeable, mindful and attentive. We enjoyed the tour so much that decided to have another private tour with the company and Jamuna.
        Kathmandu is an enticing city that comes a live with a good guide. I highly recommend this tour and Jamuna.
        Written February 27, 2018
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        Dear TomLuke123 Greetings from Himalayan Recreation Treks Kathmandu Nepal! Thank you so much for taking time to write this review. We are delighted to hear that you had a good experience here in Nepal. It was a great opportunity for us to serve you. Once Again, thank you so much for highlighting about our guide & our company service. We hope to serve you again in near future. With regards, Jyoti maharjan Himalayan Recreation Treks & family.
        Written March 2, 2018
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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