Kathmandu Heritage Sites Budget Tour

The Kathmandu Heritage Sites Budget Tour is a fascinating holiday experience in an incredibly diverse historical city of Kathmandu, with stunning prehistoric arts and architecture, several hundred years old Hindu and Buddhist religious temples, dazzling views of the Himalayas, and a whopping seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a few kilometers.

This inexpensive tour package includes a walk around the tourism hub, Thamel. It is a one-stop spot for trendy cafes, restaurants, and bars. It is home to a variety of shopping arcades recognized for their attractive jewelry, statues, and handcrafted artwork.

The following morning, continue your journey with a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of three Durbar (royal palace) squares in the Kathmandu Valley, locally known as Basantapur/Hanuman Dhoka. It is one of the most visited places in Kathmandu, dotted with temples, royal quarters, courtyards, and the home of Kumari, the Living Goddess.

The next stop is the Swayambhunath temple, one of the most magnificent Hindu and Buddhist Chaityas, offering a panoramic view of the city from the pinnacle.

The historic royal palace, along with magnificently crafted temples, all sit within Patan Durbar Square, which is rich in ancient arts and architecture and serves as the city's main attraction - our next destination on this tour. 

Included in our Kathmandu Heritage Sites Budget Tour is the Pashupatinath Temple. It is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most prominent Hindu sanctuaries. You'll also get to do a kora (circumambulation) around Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal's largest Buddhist stupa.

In addition to being an iconic place, the Big Buddha Temple is also an important pilgrimage center for followers of Tibetan Buddhism. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a mix of pagoda and shikhara architecture. The area is one of the Valley's most stunning architectural showpieces, highlighting Nepal's old arts.

This incredible journey to Kathmandu will allow you to not only experience the city but also your true self. You can make countless memories here, and you can also shop your heart out at Kathmandu's famous market locations for mementos that will last a lifetime. 

So, book our 4-day Kathmandu Heritage Sites Budget Tour to explore the royal palaces, stupas, monuments, and Tibetan markets in one great, low-price, wallet-friendly package!

Tour Attractions in Brief

• 4 Days Including Arrival and Departure

• Explore the ins and outs of Kathmandu, the city of temples 

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley, such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, & Swoyambhunath

• All three Royal Palaces of the Kathmandu Valley

• Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, & Bhaktapur Durbar Square

• The valley's cultural and religious diversity

• Wonderful works of art and architecture 

Entrance Fees for Heritage Sites in Kathmandu 

Travelers are required to pay the entrance fees by themselves as the package cost does not include the fee. You can make the payment right before you enter the site premises. Our guide from Himalayan Trekkers will help you. 

The sites have positive discriminatory entry costs, with separate fees for SAARC and Foreign (other than SAARC) visitors. Below is the draft of the cost of the Heritage sites you will be visiting during your Kathmandu Heritage Sites Budget Tour:

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR. 1000 (~USD 10)

• SAARC Nationals: NPR. 150 (~USD 1.5)

• Chinese Nationals: NPR. 1000 (~USD 10)

2. Swayambhunath Stupa:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR. 200 (~USD 2)

• SAARC Nationals: NPR. 50 (~USD 0.5)

• Chinese Nationals: NPR. 200 (~USD 2)

3. Pashupathinath Temple:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR. 1000 (~USD 10)

• SAARC Nationals: NPR. 1000 (~USD 10)

• Chinese Nationals: NPR. 1000 (~USD 10)

4. Boudhanath Stupa:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR. 400 (~USD 4)

• SAARC Nationals: NPR. 100 (~USD 1)

• Chinese Nationals: NPR. 400 (~USD 4)

5. Patan Durbar Square:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR. 50 (~USD 5)

• SAARC Nationals: NPR. 20 (~USD 2)

• Chinese Nationals: NPR. 50 (~USD 5)

6. Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

• Foreign Nationals: NPR. 1500 (~USD 15)

• SAARC Nationals: NPR. 500 (~USD 5)

• Chinese Nationals: NPR. 500 (~USD 5)