Royal heritage, Hindu tradition and Tibetan Buddhism in one day
Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, starting from Thamel, with a licensed local guide and transport between the sites.
Pashupatinath Temple
Hindu traditions along the Bagmati River.
Learn more about Pashupatinath →Your Kathmandu UNESCO tour
- 01Meet in ThamelAt the Amazing Kathmandu Tours office on Chaksibari Marg (J.P. Street), next to Roadhouse Café. Your guide holds an Amazing Kathmandu Tours placard.
- 02Patan Durbar SquareAbout 75 minutes.
- 03Pashupatinath TempleAbout 90 minutes. Non-Hindus can explore the complex and view the main temple and cremation ghats from across the Bagmati River, but cannot enter the main temple.
- 04Boudhanath StupaAbout 90 minutes.
- 05Return to ThamelTravel time depends on traffic.
Three sites, one route, no taxis to arrange
Patan lies south of central Kathmandu, while Pashupatinath and Boudhanath are in the east. Visiting them on your own takes several separate trips. This tour arranges the route and the transport, which makes it a good choice for first-time visitors.
- Newar royal heritage at Patan Durbar Square
- Living Hindu traditions at Pashupatinath
- Tibetan Buddhism at Boudhanath
- A licensed local guide
- Transport between the sites and back to Thamel
Easy to join in Thamel
Your guide holds an Amazing Kathmandu Tours placard. The tour ends back in Thamel.
Clear prices, no hidden fees
Included
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide
- ✓ Transport from Thamel, between the sites and back
- ✓ Government taxes
Not included
- ✗ Entrance fees, paid on site (about $17 pp)
- ✗ Food and drinks
- ✗ Tips for guide and driver
Licensed local guides, no commission stops
No compulsory souvenir shops and no commission stops, just the three sites and a guide who explains what you see. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This tour visits all three in about 5.5 hours, with transport from Thamel, between the sites and back.
About 75 minutes at Patan Durbar Square, about 90 minutes at Pashupatinath Temple and about 90 minutes at Boudhanath Stupa.
No. Entrance fees are paid on site, about $17 per person in total. See Kathmandu Temple Entrance Fees.
Yes. It starts and ends at our office on Chaksibari Marg (J.P. Street) in Thamel, next to Roadhouse Café.
Yes. Transport from Thamel, between all three sites and back to Thamel is included.
Non-Hindus can explore the complex and view the main temple and the cremation ghats from across the Bagmati River, but cannot enter the main temple.
Modest, respectful clothing that covers shoulders and knees. See our Pashupatinath Temple Dress Code guide.
Yes. Both are in the east of Kathmandu, and the tour takes you from one to the other by vehicle.
Read before you go
Prefer one site at a time?
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Walking Tour in Thamel
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Verified reviews from TripAdvisor guests
"Besides the beautiful sites, I really appreciated the detailed explanations about the culture — it added so much context to everything we saw. At the beginning we skipped the tourist crowds and explored local neighborhoods, which made the experience feel much more authentic. It wasn't just random facts and dates — Santosh was a great storyteller. Highly recommended!"
"Santosh was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. You will finish the tour with a much better understanding of Kathmandu and the culture."
Ready to see three UNESCO sites in one day?
$30 per person for 2 or more, $40 for 1. Licensed guide and transport from Thamel included.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before · max 10 people