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Swayambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square Half Day Tour

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The Kathmandu Valley is awash in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A total of seven, these places represent the unique spirituality and historical significance here in the heart of the Himalayas. Two of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites are Swayambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square. These famous places can be toured in just a half-day adventure.  Swayambhu is the oldest of the sacred Buddhist holy places in the Kathmandu Valley. Dating back over 2000 years, their lofty height overlooks the beautiful Kathmandu Valley below. Here are many sacred places to both Buddhists as well as Hindus, signifying the unique blend of and Buddhism as only found in Nepal.  Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is home for the Kumari, the living goddess who can be seen at different times during the day. The old royal palace is here as well as so many ancient and beautiful places.
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  • All Entrance fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We pick up all travelers from their hotel inside ring road including Boudha area.

Traveler pickup
  • Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal
    Also known as Monkey Temple, Swayambhu is situated on a high hill overlooking the city of Kathmandu and the valley beyond. It gets its unique nickname of Monkey Temple because of the large numbers of rhesus monkeys that inhabit the place. The monkeys are popular with visitors because of their zany antics. Swayambhu is actually a collection of Buddhist and Hindu temples. While a Buddhist site, the blending of the two major religions is unique to the Kathmandu Valley. The main stupa is the focal point of the site as Buddhist pilgrims circumambulate the stupa as they celebrate a prayerful devotion to the teaching of Lord Buddha. There are monasteries, reflecting pools and temples on and around Swayambhu. Swayambhu dates back over 2000 years and is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. Every day you will see Buddhist pilgrims from all across the world coming here to worship as they pay homage to Lord Buddha.
    45 minutes
  • Amideva Buddha Park, Kathmandu, Nepal
    What an interesting part to visit this small place which you visit inside the Monkey temple. There is a big statue of 3 symbols and Buddha and rare tourists to visit this place and its an opportunity to visit you with our guide.
    15 minutes
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
    For well over 1000 years, Kathmandu’s Durbar Square has been home to the various royal dynasties that ruled the Kathmandu Valley until 2008. Here the kings were crowned, lived, and reigned. And it was here that the various ancient temples of Hinduism were erected to provide spiritual guidance to the ruling monarchs. Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is home to nearly 60 unique Hindu temples. Built over the course of many centuries, these are a collection of unique spiritual buildings reflecting a style of architecture as exhibited by the various royal dynasties. Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is also home to the Royal Kumari, known as the living goddess. Every few years, a young girl is chosen who the embodiment of a certain Hindu goddess becomes. This tradition dates back hundreds of years; its origins obscured by time. She holds this deified position until puberty when she is then replaced by another young girl. The Kumari lives in her own temple/palace and appears to visitors at certain times of each day. The Swayambhu/Durbar Square Adventure will try to accommodate those times when she will appear from her balcony to bless devotees below. The old royal palace is also at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. Be sure to see the unique erotic carvings of the Kama Sutra that adorn some of the temples, using the teachings of the ancient Hindu religion to instruct devotees on the proper techniques of love in marriage. All of this can be done easily within a half-day. Your private car will pick you up around 9 am or 2 pm at your hotel and you’ll be back in around four hours.
    30 minutes
  • Kumari Chowk, Kathmandu, Nepal
    Kumari Chowk is one of the popular places inside the Durbar Square. You may have a great chance to see live Goddess Kumari and the finest peacock window and finest carving.
    15 minutes
  • Indra Chowk, Kathmandu, Nepal
    The busiest local shopping market in Kathmandu. It is on the way to Kathmandu Durbar square and enjoys watching local shopping around here.
  • Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu, Nepal
    Hanuman Dhoka is a popular place that is inside the Durbar square. Enjoy visiting the local life, learn about the people and their culture. It is a quite an interesting place to see.
    15 minutes
  • Basantapur Tower, Kathmandu, Nepal
    This is an open area around the durbar square. A quite busy and freak street place which you can buy some handicraft and enter the durbar square area.
    15 minutes
  • Akash Bhairav Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal
    This is a small place but one of the busiest places in town. You can enjoy the small Temple of Akash Bhairav temple and you can have delicious lassi here.
    15 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Sakerand
28 Feb 2023
The ”monkey montain” with stupa and Durban square (including the living godess); a very good introduction of Nepal and it’s history as well as some inportant landmarks of Kathmandu
WelshTourist1
11 Nov 2022
Rabina was very knowledgeable about the sites that we visited today. She took time to explain all the different temples and the history behind them. I booked this tour as I was travelling alone in Nepal. It was just me Rabina (the guide) and the driver which I felt safe with.
zb315
09 Apr 2019
Great tour of the must see temples in Kathmandu. Rabina is a very knowledgeable and polite guide. She was even kind enough to stop for me when I needed a coffee. She took some wonderful picture as well!
This tour in Nepal is organized by Himalayan Advisor P. Ltd.

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