Kathmandu UNESCO sites map

The Kathmandu Valley's seven UNESCO monument zones all lie within about 14 km of each other in a straight line. Five sit in or beside the city. Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan lie further east, so they usually take their own day or the end of a long one.

Tiered gold temple roofs at Pashupatinath above white shrines, with a large crowd below — Pashupatinath

Sites on the map: 7 monument zones
Furthest apart: Swayambhunath and Bhaktapur, about 14 km in a straight line
All seven entry fees: NPR 5,700, foreign rate

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Last checked 5 November 2026

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Dots show each site's location. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Buddhist stupa
Swayambhunath
A hilltop stupa on the western edge of the city. A road reaches the top, so the long stairway is optional.
Entry: Foreign NPR 200. SAARC NPR 50. Indian NPR 50. Chinese NPR 200.
From Thamel: 2.0 km in a straight line.
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Royal square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
The old royal palace square in the middle of the city, with the Kumari Ghar at its edge.
Entry: Foreign NPR 1,000. SAARC NPR 500. Indian NPR 500. Chinese NPR 1,000.
From Thamel: 1.2 km in a straight line.
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Royal square
Patan Durbar Square
The royal square of Lalitpur, just south of the Bagmati, known for its carved timber and brick temples.
Entry: Foreign NPR 1,000. SAARC NPR 500. Indian NPR 500. Chinese NPR 500.
From Thamel: 4.9 km in a straight line.
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Royal square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
The royal square of the old brick city in the east of the valley, close to the five-tiered Nyatapola Temple.
Entry: Foreign NPR 1,800. SAARC NPR 500. Indian NPR 500. Chinese NPR 500.
From Thamel: 12.5 km in a straight line.
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Hindu temple
Changu Narayan
A hilltop temple to Vishnu above Bhaktapur, and one of the oldest temples in the valley.
Entry: Foreign NPR 300. SAARC NPR 100. Indian NPR 100. Chinese NPR 300.
From Thamel: 11.6 km in a straight line.
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Buddhist stupa
Boudhanath
The great white stupa of the valley, ringed by monasteries. Visitors walk around it clockwise.
Entry: Foreign NPR 400. SAARC NPR 100. Indian NPR 100. Chinese NPR 400.
From Thamel: 5.1 km in a straight line.
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Hindu temple
Pashupatinath
The temple complex of Shiva on the Bagmati River. The main temple is for Hindus; everyone can visit the grounds.
Entry: Foreign NPR 1,000. SAARC NPR 1,000. Indian Free. Chinese NPR 1,000.
From Thamel: 3.8 km in a straight line.
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How do the sites group together on the map?

Four groups appear once you see the valley on a map, and they’re the basis of most good routes.

Group	Sites	Why they pair well
West and central	Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square	About 2 km apart in a straight line, and both close to Thamel
South	Patan Durbar Square	South of the Bagmati River, in Lalitpur
Inner east	Pashupatinath and Boudhanath	About 1.8 km apart in a straight line, near the airport
Far east	Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan	About 4.9 km apart in a straight line, but well away from the city

How far apart are the UNESCO sites?

Straight-line distances run from about 1.8 km between Pashupatinath and Boudhanath to about 14 km between Swayambhunath and Bhaktapur. The table below shows every pair.

Road distance is always longer than these figures, and valley traffic can matter more than distance. For planning allowances and the few drive times that have been published, see 2 days in Kathmandu.

What does the map leave out?

This map marks seven dots, not the legal boundaries of the monument zones. UNESCO revised those boundaries in 2006, and you can read about that in our guide to the Kathmandu UNESCO sites.

It also leaves out smaller streets, so it won’t get you from a hotel to a temple gate. Each site card has a Google Maps link for that.

Distances between the sites

From	Swayambhunath	Kathmandu	Patan	Bhaktapur	Changu Narayan	Boudhanath	Pashupatinath
Thamel	2.0	1.2	4.9	12.5	11.6	5.1	3.8
Airport	7.1	5.2	4.3	7.3	7.1	2.8	1.8
Swayambhunath		2.0	5.8	14.4	13.5	7.1	5.8
Kathmandu	2.0		3.9	12.4	12.0	5.7	4.2
Patan	5.8	3.9		10.1	11.2	6.5	4.8
Bhaktapur	14.4	12.4	10.1		4.9	8.5	8.9
Changu Narayan	13.5	12.0	11.2	4.9		6.5	7.8
Boudhanath	7.1	5.7	6.5	8.5	6.5		1.8
Pashupatinath	5.8	4.2	4.8	8.9	7.8	1.8

Straight-line distance in kilometres, calculated from map coordinates. Roads are longer, and traffic decides the time, so use this to compare, not to plan a schedule.

Common questions

Can I use this map to navigate?

No. It shows where the sites are in relation to each other. Use the Google Maps link on each site for directions.

Can I print the map?

Yes. The PDF on this page is one A4 page with the map, entry fees and distances from Thamel.

Does the map show the exact UNESCO boundaries?

No. Each dot marks where the site is, not the legal edge of the monument zone.

Are Nagarkot and Chandragiri on this map?

No. They aren't UNESCO sites, and they lie outside the frame of this map. Each has its own guide, with a version of this map stretched to include it.

Sources

OpenStreetMap, rivers and main roads, checked 5 November 2026
OpenStreetMap Nominatim, place lookups for each marker, checked 5 November 2026
InforMEA, World Heritage Committee decision 8B.42 on minor boundary modification, 2006, checked 5 November 2026
Nepal Tourism Board, heritage site entry fees, checked 5 November 2026

Tours that go here

9 to 11 hoursGroup or private
7 UNESCO Sites in One Day
Every UNESCO site in the valley in one long day. It works, but you see each one quickly.
Group $45Private $60, per person from 2 guestsUp to 40% off for more guestsPlus entry fees
2 days, 6 to 7 hours eachGroup or private
7 UNESCO Sites in 2 Days
The same seven sites with room to look around, split over two shorter days.
Group $65Private $95, per person from 2 guestsUp to 40% off for more guestsPlus entry fees
6 to 7 hoursGroup or private
Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Four of the seven UNESCO sites: two Buddhist, one Hindu and the old royal square.
Group $35Private $50, per person from 2 guestsUp to 40% off for more guestsPlus entry fees