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World Heritage Nepal

Everest Mountain Flight - UNESCO World Heritage Monuments and Sites of the Kathmandu Valley - Chitwan Safari

All meals 'on tour' included

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Duration

11 Days
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Trip Overview

A comprehensive tour of the incredible World Heritage Sites of Nepal.

That Nepal is rich in culture and heritage is a given, but this beautiful country is also crammed with UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES. The cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley is illustrated by seven groups of monuments and buildings that display the full range of historic and artistic achievements. The seven include the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur; the Buddhist stupas of Swayambunath and Bouddha; and the Hindu temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. In the rurality of the Kathmandu Valley, you'll discover the delights of Panauti and Namobuddha and some other hidden gems too.  Additionally, both Chitwan National Park and the Sagarmatha National Park (perhaps better known as the Everest region) are also world heritage sites. This itinerary incorportates visits to almost all of the world heritage sites in Nepal, as well as one or two others that, in due course, may also become listed as World Heritage sites. As we specialise in tailor made Nepal tours, this suggested itinerary can be customised.

A comprehensive tour of the incredible World Heritage Sites of Nepal.

  • That Nepal is rich in culture and heritage is a given, but this beautiful country is also crammed with UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES. The cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley is illustrated by seven groups of monuments and buildings that display the full range of historic and artistic achievements. The seven include the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur; the Buddhist stupas of Swayambunath and Bouddha; and the Hindu temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. In the rurality of the Kathmandu Valley, you'll discover the delights of Panauti and Namobuddha and some other hidden gems too.  Additionally, both Chitwan National Park and the Sagarmatha National Park (perhaps better known as the Everest region) are also world heritage sites. This itinerary incorportates visits to almost all of the world heritage sites in Nepal, as well as one or two others that, in due course, may also become listed as World Heritage sites. As we specialise in tailor made Nepal tours, this suggested itinerary can be customised.

Example Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Arrive Kathmandu
    • Day 2
      Explore Kathmandu
    • Day 3
      Budhanlikantha & Changu Narayan
    • Day 4
      Medieval Bhaktapur
    • Day 5
      Panauti, Namobuddha and the rural Kathmandu Valley
    • Day 6
      Off the beaten track in the Kathmandu Valley
    • Day 7
      To Chitwan Overland
    • Day 8
      Chitwan Jungle Activities
    • Day 9
      Overland to Kathmandu
    • Day 10
      Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park & Patan
    • Day 11
      Depart Nepal

  • DAY
    1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the KGH Hotel in the central Thamel district of Kathmandu. After a pre-tour briefing, you can enjoy dinner tonight at one of the many, many choices in Thamel.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel - Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY 1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the KGH Hotel in the central Thamel district of Kathmandu. After a pre-tour briefing, you can enjoy dinner tonight at one of the many, many choices in Thamel.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel - Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY
    2

    Explore Kathmandu

    After breakfast, a private vehicle (with driver and Kathmandu City Guide, of course) will enable you to undertake a full-day guided tour of the principal sights of Kathmandu. You'll first visit the sacred Hindu site of Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River. Next, you'll head up to the Swayambunath hilltop above Kathmandu, the site of a Buddhist Stupa and Hindu monuments. Back into Kathmandu, and after a leisurely lunch, your guide will take you on a walking tour of Kathmandu, including a visit to the Durbar Square. Late in the afternoon, you'll visit the massive Buddhist Stupa at Bouddha.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY 2

    Explore Kathmandu

    After breakfast, a private vehicle (with driver and Kathmandu City Guide, of course) will enable you to undertake a full-day guided tour of the principal sights of Kathmandu. You'll first visit the sacred Hindu site of Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River. Next, you'll head up to the Swayambunath hilltop above Kathmandu, the site of a Buddhist Stupa and Hindu monuments. Back into Kathmandu, and after a leisurely lunch, your guide will take you on a walking tour of Kathmandu, including a visit to the Durbar Square. Late in the afternoon, you'll visit the massive Buddhist Stupa at Bouddha.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY
    3

    Budhanlikantha & Changu Narayan

    Another full-day guided tour by Private vehicle In the morning, you head to the site of Budhanlikantha. It has probably the largest stone statue of Vishnu in Nepal, reclining on a bed of snakes in the middle of a pond. The location itself is one of nature and serenity in harmony. You'll then travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Changu Narayan. This is one of the best-known Vishnu temples in Nepal. The temple is one of the most elaborate in the Kathmandu Valley, rich in wood and stone carvings. It is a two-tiered pagoda structure and was reconstructed in 1702 after the old one was gutted by fire. A stone tablet in the vicinity of the temple dates from the 5th century, the oldest such inscription discovered in Nepal. The main courtyard has several temples and idols of gods with intricate carvings in stone created between the 5th to 12th centuries, making it the highest concentration of ancient art in Nepal. Late afternoon you'll arrive at the medieval city of Bhaktapur.

    Accommodation: Hotel Heritage Malla - Bhaktapur
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 3

    Budhanlikantha & Changu Narayan

    Another full-day guided tour by Private vehicle In the morning, you head to the site of Budhanlikantha. It has probably the largest stone statue of Vishnu in Nepal, reclining on a bed of snakes in the middle of a pond. The location itself is one of nature and serenity in harmony. You'll then travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Changu Narayan. This is one of the best-known Vishnu temples in Nepal. The temple is one of the most elaborate in the Kathmandu Valley, rich in wood and stone carvings. It is a two-tiered pagoda structure and was reconstructed in 1702 after the old one was gutted by fire. A stone tablet in the vicinity of the temple dates from the 5th century, the oldest such inscription discovered in Nepal. The main courtyard has several temples and idols of gods with intricate carvings in stone created between the 5th to 12th centuries, making it the highest concentration of ancient art in Nepal. Late afternoon you'll arrive at the medieval city of Bhaktapur.

    Accommodation: Hotel Heritage Malla - Bhaktapur
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY
    4

    Medieval Bhaktapur

    The frenetic hoopla of Kathmandu is now behind you, as the old part of Bhaktapur is essentially a pedestrian area. As well as exploring the temples and squares of Bhaktapur on a morning Guided Tour (on foot), your guide will also take you on a backstreet exploration of Bhaktapur. By late afternoon, the day trippers have usually left Bhaktapur, and this is why you're staying here again tonight, as that sense of having Bhaktapur 'to yourself' and being able to wander around and observe Bhaktapur life as it really is is more than worth it.

    Accommodation: Hotel Heritage Malla - Bhaktapur
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 4

    Medieval Bhaktapur

    The frenetic hoopla of Kathmandu is now behind you, as the old part of Bhaktapur is essentially a pedestrian area. As well as exploring the temples and squares of Bhaktapur on a morning Guided Tour (on foot), your guide will also take you on a backstreet exploration of Bhaktapur. By late afternoon, the day trippers have usually left Bhaktapur, and this is why you're staying here again tonight, as that sense of having Bhaktapur 'to yourself' and being able to wander around and observe Bhaktapur life as it really is is more than worth it.

    Accommodation: Hotel Heritage Malla - Bhaktapur
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    5

    Panauti, Namobuddha and the rural Kathmandu Valley

    Another full-day guided tour by Private Vehicle is needed to explore the rural delights of the Kathmandu Valley. You'll visit the ancient Hindu temples at Panauti, as well as the spiritual Buddhist location of Namobuddha. As this is an unhurried day, there'll be plenty of time to stop and take a walk into the terraced farmlands, orchards, and timeless villages of the Kathmandu Valley and to observe rural life.

    Accommodation: Namobuddha Resort - Near Dhulikel/Namobuddha
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 5

    Panauti, Namobuddha and the rural Kathmandu Valley

    Another full-day guided tour by Private Vehicle is needed to explore the rural delights of the Kathmandu Valley. You'll visit the ancient Hindu temples at Panauti, as well as the spiritual Buddhist location of Namobuddha. As this is an unhurried day, there'll be plenty of time to stop and take a walk into the terraced farmlands, orchards, and timeless villages of the Kathmandu Valley and to observe rural life.

    Accommodation: Namobuddha Resort - Near Dhulikel/Namobuddha
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY
    6

    Off the beaten track in the Kathmandu Valley

    Today you'll visit lesser-known places as part of a full-day guided tour with a private vehicle. These are still very significant sites in the Kathmandu Valley, though. Firstly, you'll visit the Newari towns of Bugmati and Khokana, known for wood carvers and unique mustard oil processing, respectively. Indeed, Khokana is a prospective World Heritage Site in itself. Next, you'll visit the hilltop temple of Sheshnarayan, a World Heritage Site, and then nearby is Neydo Monastery, which also has a very comfy guest house (en-suite rooms) and is an ideal place to overnight. The monks at the monastery are very welcoming, and you can watch any prayers or rituals and explore the monastery.

    Accommodation: Neydo Guest House - Neydo Monastery
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 6

    Off the beaten track in the Kathmandu Valley

    Today you'll visit lesser-known places as part of a full-day guided tour with a private vehicle. These are still very significant sites in the Kathmandu Valley, though. Firstly, you'll visit the Newari towns of Bugmati and Khokana, known for wood carvers and unique mustard oil processing, respectively. Indeed, Khokana is a prospective World Heritage Site in itself. Next, you'll visit the hilltop temple of Sheshnarayan, a World Heritage Site, and then nearby is Neydo Monastery, which also has a very comfy guest house (en-suite rooms) and is an ideal place to overnight. The monks at the monastery are very welcoming, and you can watch any prayers or rituals and explore the monastery.

    Accommodation: Neydo Guest House - Neydo Monastery
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY
    7

    To Chitwan Overland

    Now you head south and down into the Terai region of Nepal, and everything becomes flat! It's around 6 hours to Chitwan by private vehicle. Chitwan is, of course, a World Heritage Site too.

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort - Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    DAY 7

    To Chitwan Overland

    Now you head south and down into the Terai region of Nepal, and everything becomes flat! It's around 6 hours to Chitwan by private vehicle. Chitwan is, of course, a World Heritage Site too.

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort - Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    DAY
    8

    Chitwan Jungle Activities

    A day devoted to wildlife activities in Chitwan National Park, including a jeep safari in search of the Bengal Tiger and One-Horned Rhino and a dug-out canoe to observe river-dwelling animals too.

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort, Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 8

    Chitwan Jungle Activities

    A day devoted to wildlife activities in Chitwan National Park, including a jeep safari in search of the Bengal Tiger and One-Horned Rhino and a dug-out canoe to observe river-dwelling animals too.

    Accommodation: Into The Wild Resort, Chitwan
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY
    9

    Overland to Kathmandu

    It's around 6 hours by private vehicle to Kathmandu, so you should arrive late in the afternoon.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 9

    Overland to Kathmandu

    It's around 6 hours by private vehicle to Kathmandu, so you should arrive late in the afternoon.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY
    10

    Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park & Patan

    An early start in a private vehicle will take you to the domestic terminal at Kathmandu Airport. Here you'll take a dramatic mountain flight to see Everest. The Sagarmatha National Park (which Everest is within) is again a World Heritage Site, and there can be no easier (or more dramatic) way of seeing this region than from a guaranteed window seat on a small plane, unless of course you wish to undertake several days of challenging trekking! You'll most likely be back at your hotel by mid-morning, and in the early afternoon, a private vehicle will take you to the city of Patan for an afternoon guided tour, including the World Heritage Durbar Square.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 10

    Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park & Patan

    An early start in a private vehicle will take you to the domestic terminal at Kathmandu Airport. Here you'll take a dramatic mountain flight to see Everest. The Sagarmatha National Park (which Everest is within) is again a World Heritage Site, and there can be no easier (or more dramatic) way of seeing this region than from a guaranteed window seat on a small plane, unless of course you wish to undertake several days of challenging trekking! You'll most likely be back at your hotel by mid-morning, and in the early afternoon, a private vehicle will take you to the city of Patan for an afternoon guided tour, including the World Heritage Durbar Square.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast

    DAY
    11

    Depart Nepal

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course there's no reason to depart today, your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.

    DAY 11

    Depart Nepal

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course there's no reason to depart today, your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.

    IMPORTANT

    This is an EXAMPLE ITINERARY and can be customised for you accordingly.

    Please consider whether you want your customisable, private trip itinerary to also include CONTINGENCY.

    See our ABOUT CONTINGENCY Information

    Please CONTACT US to discuss CONTINGENCY and ADDITIONAL ACCLIMATISATION, as well as other CUSTOMISATION POSSIBILITES for your PRIVATE CUSTOM TREK

Price Guide

Price based on a private party of 4 persons, twin share rooms, low season.
  • $ US 1360

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The price shown is for guideline purposes only. The price is inclusive of all accommodation described in the detailed itinerary, all airport and land transfers, a scheduled Everest mountain flight, private overland travel as indicated in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary (most meals), permits, and National Park Fee's and Guides as indicated in the detailed itinerary.

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