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Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square Half Day Tour in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
4 hours
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What You Will Do
Are you looking for a half-day tour in Kathmandu? Then try out the half-day tour around Swayambhu and Patan, which is filled with amazing artistic scenery and a bond between Hindu and Buddhist religion. You can observe old and rich cultural and architectural beauty along with the artistic masterpiece of ancient eastern civilization. You can start your tour early morning or at noon according to your choice. This half-day tour is designed to show the harmony of the two most crucial religion of Nepal with Hindu and Buddhist temples and shrines in harmony. With many architectural beauty and religious values, it describes Nepal's ethnic and spiritual side. You will be amazed by ancient temples, old royal palaces, and the existing courtyards that will show the glory of ancient civilization and their architectural skills, which uplifted their status in ancient times. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites suffered from the earthquake, but the beauty is preserved in the existing structures.
What's Included?
- Pickup and drop-off from selected central Kathmandu hotels
- All entrance fees
- Professional tour guide
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Swayambhunath Temple
50 minutes
You will be picked up from your location and head towards the Swayambhunath Stupa. Also called “The Monkey Temple” because of many rhesus monkeys roaming around the area, the stupa is on the top of a hill which is covered with many trees. You will head towards the west of Kathmandu city where lies the Swayambhunath Stupa. You will then take the east entrance to reach the top of the stupa. It has 365 stairs to be exact that carries you to the top for the fantastic view of the city itself. You can find many small shrines and souvenir shops on the way to top with monkeys roaming around freely. You are free to take pictures on the road, and some monkeys might pose for a photo too. As you reach the final steps, you will see a giant gold-plated thunderbolt (Vajra). It is one of the essential monuments there. Also, right next to it is the large white dome with a cubical top. It is the Swayambhunath stupa that did not fall even though many other temples around the area crumbled after the earthquake of 2015. You will also see many prayers wheels of different sizes almost in every part around the Swayambhunath.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Himalayan Planet Adventures.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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