
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Nepal
Key facts at a glance
Trip highlights
Explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal.
Discover 7 UNESCO monument zones in Kathmandu Valley.
Visit Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares.
Explore Pashupatinath Temple and Changu Narayan Temple.
Visit Swayambhunath and Boudhanath stupas.
Discover Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.
Enjoy a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park.
Look for one-horned rhinos, deer, and diverse birdlife.
Enjoy a scenic mountain flight with views of Mount Everest.
Experience Nepal’s rich culture, history, spirituality, and natural beauty.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day
01Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome DinnerHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
- Upon your arrival, our team member will be there to receive you at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu and check in
- Meet and greet with your guide
- Evening welcome dinner with a live cultural show
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that arriving in Kathmandu for the first time can be exhilarating as a city emerges in a valley surrounded by green hills and distant snow-capped mountains? In the evening, Nobel Holidays invites you to a “Welcome to Nepal” dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a live cultural show!
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02Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing TourHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
Hotel breakfast
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu:
Visit the Swayambunath Stupa
Visit the Boudhanath Stupa
Visit the Pashupatinath Temple
Visit Kathmandu’s Durbar Square
Transfer back to your hotel
The rest of the evening is free
Overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Swayambunath is filled with monkey families? Visitors often offer them water and snacks; do be careful, as they are used to stealing bottles of water in the blink of an eye! Today’s sightseeing goes to the most famous landmarks in Kathmandu and ends with a visit to Kathmandu’s ancient palace square!
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03Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, and Patan SightseeingHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
- Hotel breakfast
- Drive to Bhaktapur
- Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour around Bhaktapur’s Durbar Square:
- Visit the Palace Museum
- Explore around Potteries Square
- Visit the paper factory
- Drive to and visit the Changu Narayan temple
- Drive further to Patan
- Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour around Patan’s Durbar Square
- Drive back to your hotel
- Rest of the evening is free
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that there are 3 Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley? You can see the different styles of architecture and building placements once you visit Bhaktapur and Patan. The Changu Narayan temple is one of the oldest temples in Nepal and is dedicated to the Hindu deity Vishnu! Thamel has some of the best traditional and international restaurants available.
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04Scenic Drive from Kathmandu to LumbiniHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerLumbini+
- Hotel breakfast + check-out
- Drive to Lumbini
- Enjoy lunch on the way at the riverside restaurant
- Arrival at Lumbini + check-in
- Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that the drive to Lumbini lets you experience the difference in geography heading from hilly mountains into the flat and hot lands of the Terai region of Nepal? Lumbini is also known as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha and is one of Nepal’s most significant landmarks and places of history!
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05Explore Lumbini, the Birthplace of BuddhaHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerLumbini+
- Hotel breakfast + check-out
- Drive to Lumbini
- Enjoy lunch on the way at the riverside restaurant
- Arrival at Lumbini + check-in
- Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that the drive to Lumbini lets you experience the difference in geography heading from hilly mountains into the flat and hot lands of the Terai region of Nepal? Lumbini is also known as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha and is one of Nepal’s most significant landmarks and places of history!
Day
06Drive to Chitwan National Park and Tharu Cultural ExperienceHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerChitwan+
- Hotel breakfast + check-out
- Drive to Chitwan National Park (±4hrs)
- Arrival at Chitwan, Sauraha + hotel check-in
- Lunch
- Afternoon jungle + Tharu village walk
- Tharu culture show
- Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that the Tharu are the people inhabiting the Terai region of Nepal? They have their own unique culture and traditions. During your evening jungle walk, you’re guaranteed to see some elephants and have a unique experience during the Tharu culture show!
Day
07Chitwan Jungle Safari and Wildlife ActivitiesHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerChitwan+
- Hotel breakfast
- Activities in Chitwan:
- Canoe ride on the Rapti River
- Jungle Safari
- Elephant river fun
- Visit the Elephant Preservation & Health Center
- Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that during your canoe ride on the Rapti River, you’ll get to see real crocodiles just sunbathing on the river’s edge! During your jungle safari, you can either choose to head into the jungle Elephant style or by jeep. Do note that jeep safaris are not included within this package, and extra charges will apply. Furthermore, Nobel Holidays guarantees that no animal is or will be abused during any safari.
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08Scenic Drive from Chitwan to KathmanduHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
- Hotel breakfast + check-out
- Drive back to Kathmandu
- Enjoy lunch at the riverside restaurant
- Arrival back in Kathmandu + hotel check-in
- Rest of the afternoon and evening is free at leisure
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that during the afternoon, Nobel Holidays can organize an additional short sightseeing tour? You can also spend the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring around Asan Market and Thamel.
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09Mount Everest Scenic Mountain FlightHotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
- Hotel breakfast
- Pick-up and transfer to the domestic airport
- Enjoy a scenic mountain flight past Mt. Everest
- Transfer back to your hotel
- Meeting for your tour review
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that during the afternoon, after enjoying your mountain flight around Mt. Everest, you’ll have your last chance to explore around Kathmandu, do some souvenir shopping, or visit some last places. If you are in need of a private vehicle to drive you around Kathmandu for the last time, Nobel Holidays can arrange this for you.
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10Departure from KathmanduBreakfast+
- Hotel breakfast + check-out
- Our team member will transfer you back to the international airport about 3hrs before your departure
Nobel Holidays wishes you a safe journey and hopes that you enjoyed our 10-day UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour
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Packing essentials
Clothing
Comfortable walking clothes, T-shirts, trousers, light jacket, warm fleece, rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes, sandals, socks, underwear, sleepwear.
Travel Documents
Passport, Nepal visa (if required), flight tickets, travel itinerary, hotel confirmations, travel insurance documents, emergency contact details.
Personal Essentials
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap, lip balm, personal toiletries, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, tissues, insect repellent, personal medications, small first-aid kit.
Daypack Essentials
Small daypack, reusable water bottle, lightweight snacks, Nepalese cash, camera or smartphone, power bank, charging cables.
Temple Visit Essentials
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees, easy-to-remove footwear, light scarf or shawl.
Optional Items
Binoculars for wildlife watching, camera with a zoom lens, travel guidebook, notebook, pen, earplugs, eye mask.


