Kathmandu Heritage Weekend Short Break: Temples & Durbar Squares, Nepal | 3 Nights and 4 Days Nepal Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival & Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Meet your representative and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu (Thamel / Durbar Marg area). After check-in and a short rest, enjoy a guided orientation walk in Thamel — a lively tourist quarter with shops and cafés. In the evening, relax or explore local restaurants.
Key activities:
- Airport pick-up and hotel transfer
- Short orientation walk in Thamel
Tip: If your flight arrives early, ask the guide about an optional half-day tour to nearby temples.
Kathmandu's Ancient Temples & Durbar Square
Full-day guided exploration of central Kathmandu's most iconic heritage sites. Start at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) for panoramic views of the valley and centuries-old stupas. Proceed to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka) to see the royal palaces, wooden carvings, and living temples. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the serene Garden of Dreams and enjoy free time for souvenir shopping.
Must-see highlights:
- Swayambhunath — stupas and panoramic views
- Kathmandu Durbar Square — Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kumari Ghar
Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended; some sites involve steps and uneven paths.
Bhaktapur & Patan — Two Living Museums
Today visit two of the valley's best-preserved medieval cities. In the morning, drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square to admire Nyatapola Temple, 55-window palace, and traditional pottery square. Enjoy a traditional Newari lunch (optional). In the afternoon, continue to Patan (Lalitpur) Durbar Square to explore the artistic brilliance of Krishna Mandir and the Patan Museum. Return to Kathmandu for the evening.
Highlights:
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square — Nyatapola Temple, pottery square
- Patan Durbar Square — Krishna Mandir, Patan Museum
Important: Both Bhaktapur and Patan retain cobbled streets and steps—light packing recommended.
Sacred Riverside Shrines & Departure
On your final morning visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism's holiest sites (non-Hindus may view from the ghats). Continue to the majestic Boudhanath Stupa, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site; enjoy circumambulation and a peaceful atmosphere. After a final lunch or last-minute shopping in Thamel, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.
Quick itinerary:
- Pashupatinath Temple — riverside cremation ghats and pagoda architecture
- Boudhanath Stupa — prayer wheels, gompas, and spiritual ambiance
Note: Respect local customs — dress modestly at religious sites; photography rules may apply near Pashupatinath.
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu (standard 3-star hotel) with daily breakfast
- Airport pick-up and drop-off on arrival/departure
- All ground transportation in a private vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking city guide for the duration of the tour
- Entrance fees to listed monuments and UNESCO sites
- Local taxes and service charges
Optional upgrades: superior hotels, private cultural performances, and guided rituals at temples can be arranged.
Exclusions
- International & domestic airfare
- Nepal entry visa and government fees
- Meals other than breakfast and personal expenses
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation
- Tips, gratuities, and porterage
- Any additional activities or entrance fees not listed in inclusions
Important: Visitors should carry a copy of their passport; some temples restrict entry to non-Hindus and require respectful attire.
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