Kathmandu Bhaktapur and Patan Tour
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Himalayan Spirit Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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The historical cities of Kathmandu valley are Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Each city has its state-of-the-art Durbar squares. These Durbar squares were designed and constructed during medieval period. The short trip to these cities and its surrounding ethnic villages lets you explore the ancient Nepal. Along with this, there are Hindu and Buddhist shrines in the Valley which are included in our itinerary. The Kathmandu Durbar square, Bhaktapur Durbar square, and Patan Durbar square bear political history of Nepal. The Kirtipur Newari village, Bungmati, Khokana , Sankhu are historical as well as cultural villages. A visit to these ancient villages lets you know the Newari people, culture, and dialects. In the same way, The Hindu shrine Pashupatinath, Buddhist stupa Boudhanath, Swambhu Nath, and Changu Narayan are the religious history bearer of Nepal. Along with this, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel offers the Himalayan panorama at its best
The memorable moments
The historical cities of Kathmandu valley are Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Each city has its state-of-the-art Durbar squares. These Durbar squares were designed and constructed during medieval period. The short trip to these cities and its surrounding ethnic villages lets you explore the ancient Nepal. Along with this, there are Hindu and Buddhist shrines in the Valley which are included in our itinerary. The Kathmandu Durbar square, Bhaktapur Durbar square
Journey at a glance
Day Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1345 meters). Overnight at Hotel. — Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Representative of Lovely Nepal Tours and Travels receives at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. A short briefing is given to you about the activities of tomorrow. Overnight at hotel. Day day 2: Visit Swayambhunath , Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhnath. Overnight at Hotel. — After breakfast, we set out for the city sightseeing tour. Kathmandu is a city of temples. The tour escorts you to the UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites. Temples and Buddhist Stupas are the focused travelling monumental sites. Boudhanath (Buddhist Stupa, which is located about 5 km east of Thamel), Kathmandu Durbar Square (located at the heart of Kathmandu that preserves mediaeval stone and wooden Newari crafts along with the abode of virgin goddess-Kumari) and Swayambhunath Stupa are some of them. The mediaeval arts and architectures are amazing. Drive back to the hotel and take a rest. Overnight at hotel. Day day 3: Visit Pasupatinath , Patan and Bhakatapur.Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot. — Pashupatinath is a world renowned Hindu shrine and one of the most significant pilgrimage destination in the world, which is located beside the holy Bagmati River. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can see the dead body burning on the cremation, which is an important part of Hindu culture. Patan Durbar Square is unique on its infrastructure. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Bhaktapur is traditionally known as Bhad Gaon. It is one of the cities in the Kathmandu valley that is full of temples and sculptures. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the central attraction of this Newari town. Different Shikhara style temples, stone and wooden sculptures, 55 windows palace, golden gate, museum, pottery square and others are significant. The city itself is known for its fine arts. Then we drive further to Nagarkot and rest. Overnight at hotel. Day day 4: Hike to Chagunarayan and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. — After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for the hiking to Changu Narayan temple. It is located at the hill top, some few miles above from Bhaktapur city. It is dedicated to Lord Visnu. One of the significant point is that the temple is regarded to be the most ancient temple in Nepal. Historical pillar erected by Mandeva in 464 AD, Garuda, different statues of the historical rulers, 7th century Chanda Narayan sculpture are some of the wonderful things to see in Changu Narayan. Then we drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. Day Day 5: Sightseeing in Newari villages Bungmati and Khokhana. Overnight at Hotel. — Beside the world heritage sites, there are also some typical towns in the Kathmandu valley. Bungmati and Khokana villages that are typical Newari towns. They still follow the ancient form of livelihood practice, which basically depends on agriculture. They are connected to different festivals and celebrations that take place different time of the year. One of the disputed celebrations in Khokana is killing a goat by throwing on the pond. It is highly criticized, but is going on. After visiting the villages, we drive back to the hotel and you take a rest. Overnight at hotel.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1345 meters). Overnight at Hotel. — Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Representative of Lovely Nepal Tours and Travels receives at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. A short briefing is given to you about the activities of tomorrow. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2Visit Swayambhunath , Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhnath. Overnight at Hotel. — After breakfast, we set out for the city sightseeing tour. Kathmandu is a city of temples. The tour escorts you to the UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites. Temples and Buddhist Stupas are the focused travelling monumental sites. Boudhanath (Buddhist Stupa, which is located about 5 km east of Thamel), Kathmandu Durbar Square (located at the heart of Kathmandu that preserves mediaeval stone and wooden Newari crafts along with the abode of virgin goddess-Kumari) and Swayambhunath Stupa are some of them. The mediaeval arts and architectures are amazing. Drive back to the hotel and take a rest. Overnight at hotel.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3Visit Pasupatinath , Patan and Bhakatapur.Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot. — Pashupatinath is a world renowned Hindu shrine and one of the most significant pilgrimage destination in the world, which is located beside the holy Bagmati River. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can see the dead body burning on the cremation, which is an important part of Hindu culture. Patan Durbar Square is unique on its infrastructure. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Bhaktapur is traditionally known as Bhad Gaon. It is one of the cities in the Kathmandu valley that is full of temples and sculptures. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the central attraction of this Newari town. Different Shikhara style temples, stone and wooden sculptures, 55 windows palace, golden gate, museum, pottery square and others are significant. The city itself is known for its fine arts. Then we drive further to Nagarkot and rest. Overnight at hotel.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 4Hike to Chagunarayan and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. — After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for the hiking to Changu Narayan temple. It is located at the hill top, some few miles above from Bhaktapur city. It is dedicated to Lord Visnu. One of the significant point is that the temple is regarded to be the most ancient temple in Nepal. Historical pillar erected by Mandeva in 464 AD, Garuda, different statues of the historical rulers, 7th century Chanda Narayan sculpture are some of the wonderful things to see in Changu Narayan. Then we drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 5Sightseeing in Newari villages Bungmati and Khokhana. Overnight at Hotel. — Beside the world heritage sites, there are also some typical towns in the Kathmandu valley. Bungmati and Khokana villages that are typical Newari towns. They still follow the ancient form of livelihood practice, which basically depends on agriculture. They are connected to different festivals and celebrations that take place different time of the year. One of the disputed celebrations in Khokana is killing a goat by throwing on the pond. It is highly criticized, but is going on. After visiting the villages, we drive back to the hotel and you take a rest. Overnight at hotel.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
What's included in your experience
Included
- 1. Arrival / departure transfers by private car/van/bus
- 2. Hotel accommodation 3 star or equivalents on twin sharing basis with bed/breakfast.
- 3. Standard transportation for all sightseeing as per the itinerary
- 4. All sightseeing with excellent English speaking guide
- 5. All entrance fees for monasteries, temple and monuments
- 6. Reconfirmation of your flight ticket, if necessary
- 7. All service charges for company.
Not included
- 1. Personal expenses, telephone calls, laundry, bar bill etc.
- 2. Translator/own language speaking guide less than our minimum group size
- 3. Extra program not mentioned on above itinerary
- 4. Emergency evacuation & Charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, civil unrest, and emergencies
- 5. Lunch and dinner not mentioned in the program other than breakfast
- 6. Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entries for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entries for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
- 7. Travel insurance and domestic airfare if not listed in tour schedule
- 8. International airfare to and from Nepal
- 9. Tips for guide and driver
Essential trip information
Accommodation
The historical cities of Kathmandu valley are Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Each city has its state-of-the-art Durbar squares. These Durbar squares were designed and constructed during medieval period. The short trip to these cities and its surrounding ethnic villages lets you explore the ancient Nepal. Along with this, there are Hindu and Buddhist shrines in the Valley which are included in our itinerary. The Kathmandu Durbar square, Bhaktapur Durbar square, and Patan Durbar square bear political history of Nepal. The Kirtipur Newari village, Bungmati, Khokana , Sankhu are historical as well as cultural villages. A visit to these ancient villages lets you know the Newari people, culture, and dialects. In the same way, The Hindu shrine Pashupatinath, Buddhist stupa Boudhanath, Swambhu Nath, and Changu Narayan are the religious history bearer of Nepal. Along with this, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel offers the Himalayan panorama at its best
Fitness & eligibility
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Meeting point
Kathmandu
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