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Kathmandu World Heritage Sites (UNESCO) Tour - 2 Days

Name: Kathmandu World Heritage Sites (UNESCO) Tour
Brand: Kathmandu World Heritage Sites (UNESCO) Tour
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1089 reviews)

Duration

2 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Nepal

Activities Tour in Nepal

Group Size 1 - 10

Arrival City

Kathmandu

Accomodation

Hotel/Lodges

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Free Cancellation

30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)

Guide

Guided Tour

Language

English, Deutsch

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m

Meals

BLD

Transportation

Private/Public Vehicle

Wifi

Available

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Available

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From ~~$75~~ $60 /Adult

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Day 1: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa and Bouddhanath Stupa.

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Day 2: Visit Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan Temple

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Kathmandu World Heritage Sites (UNESCO) Tour - 2 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa and Bouddhanath Stupa.

Day 2: Visit Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan Temple

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