Photo: Bijay Chaurasia, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The entrance fee counter at Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Short answer: the Kathmandu Valley's seven UNESCO monument zones each charge their own entry fee. There is no combined pass. A non-SAARC foreign visitor pays at least NPR 2,000 for the four sites on a standard Kathmandu day (Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath), plus the Swayambhunath and Boudhanath fees, which you should confirm at the gate. All seven sites come to at least NPR 5,400, plus the same two gate fees. These figures were checked on 14 November 2026 against the most recent dated official sources we could find. Where we couldn't find one, the table says "confirm at gate" and leaves that site out of the totals. Entry fees are not included in Himalayan Social Journey's standard Kathmandu tours.
Which sites are in the "four" and the "seven"?
UNESCO lists the Kathmandu Valley as one World Heritage property with seven monument zones. Tours usually bundle them in two ways:
Four-site day: on HSJ's Private Kathmandu Full Day Sightseeing Tour, these are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
Seven-site day: on HSJ's Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Day Tour, these are the same four plus Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan.
The seven-site trip page also has a "Group Tour to 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites" option that covers a different set: Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. If you book that option, use the Patan row in the table below instead of Kathmandu Durbar Square.
How much is each site, by passport?
Fees are in Nepali rupees (NPR) per person and are paid in cash at each site. "SAARC" means Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Some sites also give the SAARC rate to BIMSTEC countries.
Site | Foreigner (non-SAARC) | SAARC | Chinese | Nepali | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka) | NPR 1,000 | NPR 500 (SAARC/BIMSTEC) | NPR 1,000 ("other countries") | Confirm at gate | Kathmandu Metropolitan City's fee board at the counter, as shown in this post's photo (taken 26 March 2024). The Nepal Tourism Board's list (undated) gives the same figures. | 14 Nov 2026 |
Swayambhunath | Confirm at gate | Confirm at gate | Confirm at gate | Confirm at gate | We found no dated notice from the site's management. The Nepal Tourism Board's undated list shows NPR 200 / 50 / 200 / free. | 14 Nov 2026 |
Boudhanath | Confirm at gate | Confirm at gate | Confirm at gate | Confirm at gate | The Boudhanath Area Development Committee's fee page didn't load for us. The most recent dated statement we found is from 2022 (NPR 400 non-SAARC, NPR 100 SAARC, via RSS/The Rising Nepal), and NTB's undated list matches it. | 14 Nov 2026 |
Pashupatinath | NPR 1,000 | NPR 1,000 (Indian nationals free) | NPR 1,000 | Confirm at gate | Pashupati Area Development Trust's fee as reported by Nepal News (2026): NPR 1,000 for citizens of other countries, free for Indian nationals. NTB's list agrees. | 14 Nov 2026 |
Patan Durbar Square (incl. Patan Museum) | NPR 1,000 | NPR 500 (SAARC/BIMSTEC) | NPR 500 | NPR 30 (museum) | Patan Museum entrance fees, effective 17 September 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 |
Bhaktapur Durbar Square | NPR 2,000 or US$15 | NPR 500 | NPR 500 (passport required) | Free | Bhaktapur Municipality (infobhaktapur.com), adjusted from 17 July 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 |
Changu Narayan | NPR 400 | NPR 300 | NPR 400 (non-SAARC rate) | Confirm at gate | Changunarayan Municipality's tourism centre, reported by RSS on 30 July 2025. NTB's undated list still shows NPR 300 / 100. | 14 Nov 2026 |
Fees change, and some sources disagree with each other. The price on the board at the counter on the day is the one you'll pay.
What does the four-site day cost in entry fees?
Short answer: for a non-SAARC passport, at least NPR 2,000, plus the Swayambhunath and Boudhanath fees. Here's the arithmetic, so you can check it:
Passport | Verified sites added up | Partial subtotal | Not totalled (confirm at gate) |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreigner (non-SAARC) | Kathmandu Durbar Square 1,000 + Pashupatinath 1,000 | NPR 2,000 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
SAARC (except India) | Kathmandu Durbar Square 500 + Pashupatinath 1,000 | NPR 1,500 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
Indian | Kathmandu Durbar Square 500 + Pashupatinath 0 | NPR 500 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
Chinese | Kathmandu Durbar Square 1,000 + Pashupatinath 1,000 | NPR 2,000 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
Nepali | None verified | Not totalled | All four |
What does the seven-site day cost in entry fees?
Short answer: for a non-SAARC passport, at least NPR 5,400, plus Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Bhaktapur is counted here at its rupee rate of NPR 2,000.
Passport | Verified sites added up | Partial subtotal | Not totalled (confirm at gate) |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreigner (non-SAARC) | Kathmandu 1,000 + Pashupatinath 1,000 + Patan 1,000 + Bhaktapur 2,000 + Changu Narayan 400 | NPR 5,400 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
SAARC (except India) | Kathmandu 500 + Pashupatinath 1,000 + Patan 500 + Bhaktapur 500 + Changu Narayan 300 | NPR 2,800 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
Indian | Kathmandu 500 + Pashupatinath 0 + Patan 500 + Bhaktapur 500 + Changu Narayan 300 | NPR 1,800 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
Chinese | Kathmandu 1,000 + Pashupatinath 1,000 + Patan 500 + Bhaktapur 500 + Changu Narayan 400 | NPR 3,400 | Swayambhunath, Boudhanath |
Nepali | Bhaktapur 0 + Patan Museum 30 | NPR 30 | Kathmandu, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Changu Narayan |
Bring a little more cash than the partial subtotal. The two gate fees we couldn't verify have to be added on, and having small notes makes each counter quicker.
Are entry fees included in HSJ's tours?
Private Kathmandu Full Day Sightseeing Tour (four sites): no. Sightseeing entrance fees and lunch are excluded. The price covers private transport, an English-speaking guide, government tax and service charge, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a bottle of water. Prices start from USD 55 per person, with lower rates from USD 25 per person for larger groups. Start times run from 8:00 to 10:30 am.
Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Day Tour: not in the standard options. Entrance fees are paid locally on the day, and your guide helps you buy the ticket at each site. The exception is the Private Tour to 7 UNESCO Sites with All Entry Tickets, which has every entry ticket built into the price. Prices vary by option and group size, so check the trip page for a quote for your group.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour: the Bhaktapur entry fee is not included.
How do I pay at the gates?
Carry Nepali rupees in cash. HSJ's trip notes ask you to bring rupees for entrance fees.
Carry your passport. SAARC, Indian and Chinese rates depend on nationality, and Bhaktapur asks Chinese visitors to show a passport.
Keep every ticket until you leave that site. Staff can ask to see it.
Kathmandu Durbar Square tickets are valid for the day of issue only, according to the board at the counter. For more than one day, take your passport and a passport-size photo to the KMC site office in Basantapur.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one ticket for all seven UNESCO sites?
No. Each site is run by a different body (city governments, an area development trust or committee, or a museum), and each one sells its own ticket.
Why does the table say "confirm at gate" for Swayambhunath and Boudhanath?
We only give a figure when there's a dated official source that's reasonably current. For these two sites, the only figures we found were on an undated national list or in a 2022 report, so we haven't added them to the totals. Expect to pay at the counter.
Do children pay?
Some sites have child rates or let young children in free, but we couldn't verify a current rule for every site. Ask at each counter.
Can non-Hindus enter Pashupatinath?
Non-Hindu visitors can enter the outer precincts, but not the main temple. The fee is charged by nationality, not religion.
Which tour includes the entry fees?
Only the Private Tour to 7 UNESCO Sites with All Entry Tickets. On every other HSJ Kathmandu sightseeing option, you pay the entry fees yourself on the day.
Where can I read about the sites themselves?
See our overview of Nepal's World Heritage Sites and the Bhaktapur Durbar Square guide. For what the full seven-site day is like, read Between Seven Heritage Stops.
Ready to plan it? See the Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Day Tour for options and a price for your group.
Reviewed by Amrit Sapkota, Himalayan Social Journey
