Kathmandu Heritage walk

Heritage Walk

Kathmandu Valley, being rich in cultural, historic, and artistic inscriptions, holds the glory of seven monumental zones as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Through heritage walks, one can explore and discover the everyday sights, sounds and sensations of inner-city Kathmandu through an artistic and aesthetic perspective for a deeper understanding. Exploring both tangible & intangible resources, art, sculptures, stories, people's way of life, their beliefs & history is a unique experience that heritage walk envelops in Kathmandu and Patan.

Kathmandu Heritage Walk- "Discover The Undiscovered"

Besides few usual tourist spots, the Kathmandu Heritage Walk takes you to sites from Durbar Square, to Thamel, Centuries old temples with exquisite carvings, statues, courtyards (bahals), forgetten alleys, eateries and bazaars all within the vicinity.

Key Heritages Spots of Kathmandu Heritage Walk

1. Kumari Ghar: Kathmandu Heritage walk starts from Kumari Ghar. One can start a walk with Kumari darshan at the Kumari Ghar.

2. Jana Bahal & Pottery Market: The Temple is dedicated to Seto Machhindranath who is worshipped by both Hindu & Buddhist, something that is very indicative of the original and diversified culture of Kathmandu Valley. Machhindranath comes from the Sanskrit world for 'fish' and also known as God of Rain. There's is an interesting hidden pottery market behind the Temple.

3. Itum Bahal: The Itum Bahal is one of the largest Buddhist Bahal in Kathmandu and one of the oldest still in the world today. The First courtyard worth exploring is Saraswati Nani dedicated to the goddess Saraswati. The second courtyard is the Green Tara Nani.

4. Kathesimbu Stupa: Is a smaller replica of the great stupa of Swayambhunath, built for people who were unable to visit Swayambhu. The domed chaitya is rumored to be from the 5th & 6th centuries. The stone chaitya around this courtyard are 20th century additions. Harati , the goddess of health has a temple in the corner & the Tibetan Dragon Jangchup Choeling Monastery is here too.

5. Chhusya Bahal: Is one of the most well-preserved bahals of Kathmandu. The roof struts over the main entrance depict four celestial Buddhas, while to the right are protective goddesses and to the left musicians and dancers. Historians query why these roof struts are characteristics of 13th century woodwork yet the temple dates a few centuries after this in 1960.

Entry Fees for Sites in Kathmandu Valley

Site	Foreign Nationals	SAARC Nationals	Chinese	Nepalese	Contact Number	Remarks
Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan Museum	NPR 1000	NPR 500 (BIMSTEC)	NPR 1000	Free	01-5368969 / 01-5369452	Below 10 years free
National Museum, Chauni, Kathmandu	NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera)	NPR 50 (NPR 75 for camera, NPR 150 for video camera)	NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera)	Students: NPR 10; Others: NPR 25 (NPR 50 for camera, NPR 100 for video camera)	01-4271504 / 01-4271478	Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. Half day on Mondays (10:30 am to 2 pm)
Patan Durbar Square including Patan Museum	NPR 1000	NPR 250 (BIMSTEC)	NPR 1000	Students: NPR 10; Others: NPR 30	01-5434595 / 01-5440227	Entry fees for Nepalese apply only to Patan Museum
Patan Golden Temple	NPR 100	NPR 50	NPR 100	Free	01-5434595 / 01-5440227	Closed on Buddha Jayanti
Bhaktapur Durbar Square	US$ 18 or NPR 1800	NPR 500	NPR 500	Free	01-6612249	Below 10 years free. For groups of 11-20, one tour leader can enter free
National Art Museum, Bhaktapur	NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera)	NPR 50 (NPR 50 for camera, NPR 150 for video camera)	NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera)	Students: NPR 10; Others: NPR 25 (NPR 50 for camera, NPR 100 for video camera)	01-6610004	Closed on Tuesdays. Includes wood carving and brass and bronze museums
Swayambhu Stupa	NPR 200	NPR 50	NPR 200	Free	01-4281889 / 01-4277236	Below 10 years free
Boudha Stupa	NPR 400	NPR 100	NPR 400	Free	01-4589257	Below 10 years free
Pashupatinath Temple	NPR 1000 per entry	NPR 1000. Free for Indian Nationals	NPR 1000	Free	01-4462767 / 01-4470340	Tourists can view the temple from the back premises
Changunarayan Temple	NPR 300	NPR 100	NPR 300	Free	01-5090958
Ethnographic Museum, NTB, Bhrikutimandap	NPR 200	NPR 100	NPR 50	Students: NPR 25; Others: NPR 30	01-4256909 (Ext. 172)
Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu	NPR 400	NPR 400	NPR 400	NPR 150	01-4525340 / 01-4525341	Below 5 years free. NPR 50 for 5-11 years. 25% discount for groups of 10 pax
Godawari Park	NPR 500 (NPR 200 for children below 10 years)	NPR 200 (NPR 100 for children below 10 years)	NPR 100 (NPR 50 for children below 10 years)	NPR 50 (NPR 20 for children below 10 years)	01-5174246	Student 50% discount
Central Zoo	NPR 1000 (NPR 250 for children 4-12 years)	NPR 500 (NPR 250 for children 4-12 years)	NPR 250 (NPR 150 for children 4-12 years)	NPR 200 (NPR 75 for children 4-12 years)	01-5428323	Nepali Students: NPR 135

Entry Fees for Sites in Lumbini

Site	Foreign Nationals	SAARC Nationals	Chinese	Nepalese	Contact Number	Remarks
Lumbini	NPR 700	NPR 400	NPR 700	NPR 20	071-404040 / 071-404047	NPR 16 for Indians
Lumbini Museum	NPR 50	NPR 50	NPR 50	NPR 10	01-580318	Closed
Kapilvastu Museum	NPR 10	NPR 5	NPR 10	NPR 2		Closed on Tuesdays

Entry Fees for Sites in Chitwan

Site	Foreign Nationals	SAARC Nationals	Chinese	Nepalese	Contact Number	Remarks
Chitwan National Park	NPR 2000 per day per entry +13% VAT	NPR 1000 per day per entry +13% VAT	NPR 2000 per day per entry +13% VAT	NPR 150 +13% VAT	056-621069	Elephant ride fare - Foreigner: NPR 2500; SAARC: NPR 1500; Nepali: NPR 500
Chitwan Elephant Breeding Camp	NPR 100	NPR 50	NPR 100	NPR 25	056-580154
Tharu Cultural Museum, Chitwan	NPR 25	NPR 15	NPR 25	NPR 10		Below 10 years free