UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu - 1 Day

The Seven World Heritage Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley is a well-planned day excursion that will allow you to see all the world heritage sites inside Kathmandu Valley in one day. Many tourists visit Kathmandu in large numbers, but only a few get a chance to visit all 7 UNESCO sites in a single day. The itinerary is meticulously designed to include all the visits to the capital city's 7 UNESCO-famous sites within one day. Join a small group and tour Kathmandu on a private jeep with a hilarious and qualified instructor who provides you with information and background about the sites.

Nepal is blessed with great cultural diversity, multi-religious glorification, and one of the most beautiful architectural inventions of ancient times. It is where the world's highest range of mountains, the Himalayas, stands, along with the numerous groups of ethnic residents living in the area. The influence of Buddhism and Hinduism made way for other faiths, eventually leading to the formation of Nepal as it is today. Therefore, the religious, artistic, and ethnic aspects of those religions are impressive among the Nepalese people and the structures in that country.

While on Nepal's UNESCO World Heritage Tour, you will visit seven of the country's ten UNESCO heritage sites. These are the old historic area of the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Temples like Pashupatinath and Changunarayan, and Stupas like Swayambhunath and Boudhanath.

The Kathmandu Valley is a heritage paradise, with seven breathtaking UNESCO sites and a history of over 2000 years. Considered architectural marvels and of religious significance, these are among the most renowned attractions of Nepal for travellers from all over the world. Nevertheless, we realize visiting all the sites in just one day can also be a challenge for tourists, considering they are in a foreign land. Hence, we have pioneered a single-day tour at Mountain Rock Treks that visits the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The tour is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the participants are provided with private cars to quickly and conveniently change between the sites. It is a trip not only to the monuments in and around Kathmandu but also includes a visit to the famed cities of Bhaktapur and Patan, where we see the widely famous Changu Narayan.

Our One-Day Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, which you can book, unveils the historical and cultural places of high importance in Nepal. Seven UNESCO World Heritage tours are the best package for the exploration of the Kathmandu cultural and historical treasures. You shall view magnificent historic sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Swayambhunath Stupa, as well as several other Hindu and Buddhist temples/monasteries on a day tour of Kathmandu Valley. 

A 7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu Valley, which showcases UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley, is a life-changing trip for travelers. This one-day Itinerary is suitable to combine with treks and tours like 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek 15 days, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, etc. We aim to organize the Kathmandu ancient temples tour, during which Nepal's culture, history, and spirituality will be unveiled. With the help of professional English-speaking guides, transport comfort, and full tour planning, we are the right tour to explore Nepal's soul. For those who prefer a shorter tour, we offer a 3-hour trip to Kathmandu Valley and a 6-hour trip to Kathmandu City.

7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu Highlights

• Discover Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day.
• Gather excellent knowledge of Kathmandu's history, culture, and civilization from a knowledgeable guide familiar with the city.
• While in the Kathmandu Valley, learn about the Newar culture, which is expressed in the architecture, art, and way of life of the valley.
• Make your way through the temples and monasteries scattered throughout the valley in awe at each site's architectural and spiritual wonders.
• During the tour, you can see the living goddess Kumari.
• Discover the historic palace squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, which display these ancient sites' beautiful designs and cultural value.
• Uncover the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Changu Narayan, atop the hill.
• Excursions to Swayambhunath pagoda, a holy shrine admired by Buddhists and Hindus, provide spectacular city views.
• Take a stroll around the grand Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist stupas in the world, by engaging in the ritual of walking around it called 'kora'.

What Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Sites Package Offers?

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites package in the Kathmandu Valley includes transportation services with a cultural and historical guide. Our experienced guides will be very helpful as they provide information about sites and ensure the trip is safe and favourable. Discover the best of the valley with our guided trips. Here are some more things what the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Sites Package offers:

• Our team of local guides who speak fluent English makes the Kathmandu Cultural Heritage Day tour a smooth experience with clear communication.
• Guides personalise the Historical Sites Kathmandu Tour to suit the interests of the individuals, offering an unforgettable tour.
• The safety and comfort of customers are highly valued; hence, the visitors explore the UNESCO sites from the point of security and fun.
• Experience the maximum convenience and comfort in transportation.
• Modern and air-conditioned modes of transport take you across the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Sites comfortably.
• Enjoy the convenience of being picked up and dropped off at your hotel right at the doorstep, which relieves travel during the Kathmandu Cultural Heritage Tour.
• You will receive attentive, helpful, and supportive service from the time you book until you complete the Kathmandu Valley Heritage Exploration.

Places You Will Visit On 7 UNESCO Heritage Site Tour

Swayambhunath Temple: 1st UNESCO Site Visit

Swayambhunath Temple is the first site you will visit as scheduled on your 7 day UNESCO Tour Itinerary. In addition there will also be a side trip to the Amideva Buddha Park located 5 minutes away from the Swayambhunath site. 

Swayambhunath Temple

The 'Swayambhunath', also called the "monkey temple," is an ancient religious site located on a hilltop in Kathmandu, Nepal. The stupa, an iconic symbol of the place, is adorned with the eyes of the Buddha, from which wisdom and compassion flow. Stupas are surrounded with shrines, temples and Tibetan monasteries, thus forming a holy place where the residents and the pilgrims pray. The site carries a history of more than 25,000 years, making it one of Nepal's oldest and most meaningful stupas. The entrance fee for Swayambhunath Temple are mentioned below:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR 200
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 50
• Chinese: NPR 200
• Nepalese: Free

Amideva Buddha Park

A short distance from the more popular Swayambhunath Temple is an equally impressive park built in 2003 with three colossal Amideva Buddha statues. The biggest and central monument of the complex is Shakyamuni Buddha, which is. To the right of the Buddhist statue of Shakyamuni is a 64-foot-tall statue of Guru Rinpoche. To the left of the park is the 64-foot-tall Statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha. In addition to these statues, you will find many Prayer wheels surrounding them. The entrance is free of charge.

Kathmandu Durbar Square : 2nd UNESCO Site Visit

The second destination on the 7 UNESCO Heritage Site Tour Itinerary is Kathmandu Durbar Square. While exploring the site, a short visit to the famous Kumari Chowk will be arranged too. 

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square, listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, is one of three squares in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Durbar Square, where the term durbar means a palace, is a very important site for different Hindu, Buddhist, royal events, holy ceremonies, king coronations etcs. Surrounded by fountains, statues of antiquity, several ponds and an assortment of courtyards like Mohan Chok and Sundari Chok, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a soothing, spiritual site for worshippers. There is also an old royal palace called Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex located in the heart of Durbar Square. The entrance fee for Kathmandu Durbar Square including the Tribhuvan Museum are mentioned below:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR 1000
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 500 (BIMSTEC)
• Chinese: NPR 1000
• Nepalese: Free

Kumari Chowk

The Kumari Chowk in Kathmandu is a home of the living incarnation of the pure goddess. Everyday people, tourists, devotees and guests alike are seen in the courtyard below the Kumari Ghar balcony, yearning to glimpse the living goddess. If we are lucky, the goddess may grant us a glimpse of her. The entrance fee to the Kumari Ghar is included in the Kathmandu Durbar Square entrance fee. So there is no need to pay it separately. 

Patan Durbar Square: 3rd UNESCO Site Visit

Patan Durbar Square is the third destination tourists will visit on the 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites. Side trips to Durbar (Central) Square, Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar) and Patan Museum will be arranged simultaneously.  

Patan Durbar Square

The Durbar Square of Patan is a collection of the royal palaces, temples of Hindu shrines, artistic architectures and antique objects, which date back hundreds of years. The square is surrounded by palatine structures, courtyards of art and graceful pagoda temples, the architecture dating back from the Malla dynasty. Among others the renovated Keshav Narayan Chowk has now become a bronze artefact museum. In addition, the Sundari Chowk with sunken bath Tusha Hiti reveals a distinct type of wooden carvings and stone and metal sculptures. The Krishna Temple built in 1637 with 21 gilded spires is just as magnificent, as is the Manga Hiti, stone water spout in the palace, among the many aspects of its grandeur. The entrance fee of the Patan Durbar Square is as follows:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR 1000
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 250 (BIMSTEC)
• Chinese: NPR 1000

Patan Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)

Located a little north of Durbar Square, this temple is a real attraction for its unique character. A temple with metal plates, made of gold and covered on most of its front side, is one of Patan Durbar Square's most spectacular sites. The temple is an architectural masterpiece praised for its courtyard design. Two elephant statues hold the doors, and Buddhist pictures of different deities shine brightly on the front. Just inside the main shrine, we find a pure statue of a peaceful Sakyamuni Buddha (no photography allowed). The statue of Green Tara is placed to the left while in the right corner is the statue of Bodhisattva Vajrasattva - all enchanted with a glamorous silver-and-gold cape. The entrance fees for the Patan Golden Temple are as follows:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR 100
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 50 (BIMSTEC)
• Chinese: NPR 100
• Nepalese: Free

Patan Museum

The section, known as the former residence of the Malla kings, is now home to one of the finest collections of religious art in Asia. 

The museum is an essential national treasure and a precious source to the arts, signification and architecture of the valley. The museum collection is exhibited in a series of rooms, which are made of brick and timber and are connected by steep and narrow stairs. The entrance fees for the Patan Museum is included in the entrance fee of the Patan Durbar Square. 

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: 4th UNESCO Site Visit

The 4th UNESCO site visit included in the 7 Heritage Tour itinerary takes travelers towards the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Exploration of Nyatapola Temple, Dattatreya Temple, and 55 Window Palace will be arranged too. 

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that used to be the king’s palace. Locally known as Khwopa or the old Newa City, this complex consists of four squares: Dattatreya Square, Pottery Square, Taumadhi Square, and Durbar Square. The standard picture here is the old Bhaktapur royal palaces, along with many temples and other old structures dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated in the eastern part of the valley, about 13 kilometers from the Kathmandu Valley. The square is an extensive showcase of traditional Newari architecture. 

• Foreign Nationals: US$ 18 or NPR 1,800
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 500
• Chinese: NPR 500
• Nepalese: Free

Nyatapola Temple

As you approach Taumadhi Tole, you will spot the sky-scraping rooftop of the Nyatapola Temple from a distance. Above the square is a 30m high five-story temple standing as the tallest temple of all Nepal and one of the tallest buildings in the Kathmandu Valley. This temple was built in the golden year 1702 during the reign of King Bhupatindra Malla. One reaches the temple via a stone stairway with guardian figures on both sides. At the bottom are legendary Rajput wrestlers Jayamel and Phattu, who are portrayed kneeling with thick maces by their side. The temple entry fees are included in the Bhaktapur Durbar Square entry fees. 

Dattatreya Temple

The Dattatreya Temple, located at the eastern end of Tachupal Tole, is characterized by its beautiful wooden facade, which is believed to have been constructed entirely from a single tree in 1427. The temple is built to worship Dattatreya, a unique hybrid deity with the melting features of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. 

55 Window Palace

King Jitamitra Malla constructed the palace with fifty-five windows for his 55 wives, each window for a wife. The building of the 55 Windows Palace was constructed in around the 18th Century. Besides, the king also marked his presence by laying the foundation stone for another outstanding structure near it—the Nyatapola Temple. No separate entrance fee is required to view the 55-window palace as it’s included in the ticket cost. 

Siddha Pokhari

Siddha Pokhari is a man-made rectangle-shaped pond not far from the main entrance of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Similarly, it is one of the ancient ponds in Nepal. It was made in the 15th century when King Yakshya Malla was on the throne. Siddha Pokhari is another name of Ta-Pukhu. The pond lies next to the buildings; however, you can also see the snowy mountain peaks on a sunny, clear day. Ta Pukhu is the place's name; it is very popular among the residents and the tourists, and they can also see many of them feeding the fish with the food they buy from nearby stores. The place doesn't require tourists to buy tickets.

Changu Narayan Temple: 5th UNESCO Site Visit

Changu Narayan temple is a magnificent, stunning two-story temple built according to the classical Nepali pagoda style of architecture. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and known for its ancient sculptures and images. The pagoda temple, which is supposed to be 4th century old, is the oldest in Bhaktapur and can also be considered the oldest temple in the country in ancient times. The main temple is composed of consecutive courtyards. Four entrances of the temple are guarded by lions, griffins, elephants, and scarabs, part lion-part bird creatures. Nonetheless, the statues and carvings in the courtyard are the most notable, for some of them are from the Licchavi period (400 - 750). The entrance fee for the Changu Narayan temple are as follows: 

• Foreign Nationals: NPR 300
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 100
• Chinese: NPR 300
• Nepalese: Free

Pashupatinath Temple: 6th UNESCO Site Visit

Located on the banks of the holy river Bagmati, Pashupatinath temple is Nepal's most respected and worshipped religious place. The main temple is open only to Hindus; non-Hindus are not allowed into the complex. Moreover, if they are interested, they can go to the terraces opposite the Bagmati River to the east. As an expression of utmost respect and a long-standing tradition, leather articles like shoes, belts, and cameras are forbidden within the temple premises and must be left outside. Photography is strictly prohibited. The entrance fees for Pashupatinath Temple are as follows:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR 1,000 per day per entry
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 1,000. Free for Indian Nationals
• Chinese: NPR 1000
• Nepalese: Free

Boudhanath Stupa: 7th UNESCO Site Visit

For many years, the stupa of Boudhanath has stood as the symbol of Buddhism, as a giant mandala of peace and beauty, watching over the town like giant eyes. During the 13th century, this meditative stupa was created just after the passing of the Buddha. The temple soon became the region's central place of worship and offerings. The building has a huge dome, and on top of it is a Buddhist pyramid steeple. It is all on the top of the steps that have the shape of mandalas themselves.

• Foreign Nationals: NPR 400
• SAARC Nationals: NPR 100
• Chinese: NPR 400
• Nepalese: Free

Time and Schedule for UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu

The Seven Heritage Kathmandu tour, offered by Mountain Rock Treks, is a full-day tour with background information on the UNESCO World Heritage sites’ cultures and history. Here's a detailed breakdown of the one-day tour duration: 

Morning Tour Duration:

• Start Time: Our Seventh tour of Kathmandu starts around 7 AM in the morning to take maximum advantage of the weather as it is cool and quiet time and the appropriate time of the day for the visit of the sites.

• First Half: The morning part of the itinerary, on the other hand, includes 3-4 destinations from the list of places to visit. Although the walking tours will range from 30 to 45 minutes long, the tourists will be able to walk about and have a better comprehension not only of the historical aspects but also the cultural roots of the sites as well.

• Lunch Break: A one-hour lunch break of 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. will be provided to allow guests to refresh and enjoy Nepalese cuisine. The visitors to this place will learn what the real feast of the local cuisine is, something which is found nowhere else.

Afternoon Session:

• Continuation: A continuation of the trip after lunch involves visiting all the heritage sites on the itinerary.
• Site Visits: The afternoon session takes around 30 to 45 minutes to fully explore the site and get to know it better. The aim of this is to ensure that learners understand the architectural and cultural background of the remaining heritage sites they visit. 

End of Tour:

The tour usually finishes by 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and often allows the guest to go back to their room. The allotted time enables a full day of being completely part of the experience with enough relaxation time for a good night's sleep.

Personalized Service provided on 7 UNESCO World Heritage Tours 

Explore Kathmandu Valley with Mountain Rock Treks personal services, taking you to all 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our day tours, despite being short, always give priority to your choice and provide you with unique and custom itineraries. Explore the cultural variety by joining smaller and more close-knit groups that allow you to interact with the sites in a meaningful way.

Tour guides give you priceless information, tailoring the knowledge to match your interests and concerns.  From booking to completion, the responsive customer service guarantees a hassle-free experience.

In addition to the personalised services, if you need any assistance with the accommodation, no worries, as we can help you find a hotel that suits your budget and requirements. 

7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour Cost 

7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour Cost starts at $100 per person and can go up to $140 per person. The cost of one tour generally depends upon the number of people in a group. The more travelers you are in a group, the more group discounts you get. The standard tour package includes transportation facility and guide services. Booking the 7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour requires a minimum of 2 people. A private trip can be arranged for solo travelers at $200 per person.

We at Mountain Rock Treks offer Group cost on Exploration of UNESCO Heritage Sites: