# Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour

> The Kathmandu sightseeing day tour covers four of the Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage monuments in one full day with a licensed guide and private vehicle. Start at the hilltop stupa of Swayambhunath, explore the palaces and temples of Kathmandu Durbar Square, see the riverside ghats of Pashupatinath, Nepal's holiest Hindu temple, and end at dusk at the great stupa of Boudhanath.It is perfect for your first or last day in Nepal, before or after a trek. Entry fees, lunch, transport and guide are included.

## Trip facts
- **Destination:** Nepal
- **Duration:** 1 days
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Activity:** Cultural sightseeing
- **Max altitude:** About 1,400 m / 4,593 ft
- **Best season:** Year-round
- **Group size:** 1–15 people
- **Accommodation:** None (day tour)
- **Meals:** Lunch
- **Price:** from US$75 per person
- **Web page:** https://himalayanhiking.com/kathmandu-sightseeing-day-tour
- **Book:** https://himalayanhiking.com/booking?trip=kathmandu-sightseeing-day-tour

## Overview
**Quick answer:** this full-day tour visits Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, and costs from US$75 per person, including a private vehicle, licensed guide, entry fees and lunch.

Kathmandu's monuments are best understood with a good guide, who can explain the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the history of the Malla kings and the daily rituals going on around you. Read more in our place guides to [Swayambhunath](/places/swayambhunath), [Kathmandu Durbar Square](/places/kathmandu-durbar-square), [Pashupatinath](/places/pashupatinath-temple) and [Boudhanath](/places/boudhanath-stupa).

### At a glance

FactDetailsDurationAbout 7–8 hoursSitesSwayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, BoudhanathTransportPrivate vehicleGradeEasy, some stepsCostFrom US$75 per person

## Highlights
- Four UNESCO World Heritage monuments in one day
- Swayambhunath, the hilltop "Monkey Temple"
- Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Kumari Ghar
- Pashupatinath on the Bagmati River
- Dusk at Boudhanath stupa

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Kathmandu sightseeing
Pick-up from your hotel around 9 am. Visit Swayambhunath, then Kathmandu Durbar Square. Lunch in the old city, then Pashupatinath in the afternoon and Boudhanath at dusk. Return to your hotel around 5–6 pm.
_Altitude: 1,400 m · Meals: Lunch_

## What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private vehicle for the day
- Licensed, English-speaking city guide
- Entry fees to all four sites
- Lunch
- All government and local taxes

## Not included
- Drinks and snacks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver

## Useful information
### What to wear

Comfortable shoes for steps and uneven streets, and modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for temples.

### Etiquette

Walk clockwise around stupas, ask before taking photos of people, and be respectful near the cremation ghats at Pashupatinath. Non-Hindus cannot enter the main Pashupatinath temple.

## Packing list
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothing
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera

## Frequently asked questions
### Which sites does the tour visit?
**Swayambhunath**, **Kathmandu Durbar Square**, **Pashupatinath** and **Boudhanath**.

### How long is the tour?
About **7–8 hours**.

### Are entry fees included?
Yes, for all four sites.

### How much does it cost?
From **US$75 per person**.

### Can non-Hindus enter Pashupatinath?
Non-Hindus can visit the complex but not the main temple.

### Is it suitable for children?
Yes.