Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour
Duration
1
Group Size
Max Elevation
Difficulty
Easy
Start & End Point
Hotel
Accomodation
Tea houses and lodge
Permit
No
Discount
Best Time
Everytime
Highlights
- Sightseeing tours of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bhaktapur.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Squre, 55 windows place, Golden Gate and Pottery Squre.
- Visit oldest temple- Changunarayan Temple.
- Visit Traditional painting school.
- Amazing mountains views from Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur, also known as the city of Devotees. It is located at a distance of 14 km east of the capital. The ancient city covers an area of four squares miles, which still retains the medieval charms and treats its visitors with many wonders of historical, cultural and artistic achievements. Bhaktapur is home to ancient traditions, festivals and colorful celebrations, wooden and stone craft work, temples displaying excellent architecture with beautiful ponds, mask dance with typical Newari music and close neighborhood.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:-
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is an open museum holding exciting palace, courtyards, royal bath, sculptures, pagodas, Shikhara style temples and Buddhist monastery along with exclusive architecture. It is a large collection of stone art, metal art, wood carving, terracotta art and architectural show pieces. The monuments are the finest examples of the medieval excellence. Just near the square, you will visit the traditional painting School, the dying art of Nepal which is the best souvenir from Nepal. Besides palace complex, five storied temple with most appreciated architecture, the Pottery Square, Dattatraya Square and Peacock window are some other things to see in Bhaktapur. The main attraction of the square is Golden gate, 55 window palace, Vatsala temple, Rameshwor and Kedarnath temple, stone Temple of Siddhilaxmi, octagonal structure. This is the most beautiful Durbar you visit in your Nepal tours.
Changunarayan Temple:-
Changunarayan is the oldest temple in Kathmandu valley dating back 467 AD. The temple stands in a spacious courtyard, with priceless stone sculptures and writings on copper plates and stone slabs from the 4th to 9th century A.D. Changunarayan is believed to be the most ancient monument signifies the artistic, religious, cultural, historical and archaeological view point. Changu Narayan is one of the world heritage sites, listed on the UNESCO’s world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley in 1979 to view ancient arts this temple is must to see. The temple has more than sixteen hundred years of Nepalese art history presenting some of the best samples of stone, wood and metal craft.
Typical Itinerary
9 AM: Pick up from your respective hotel and drive to Bhaktapur City which is around 30-minute drive from Kathmandu city. Visit Bhaktapur city with your local guide who will help you to explain with all the beautiful stories related with the palaces and temples ( as all the structure builds during Malla era has got religious meaning to it).
Your well-experienced guide will help you to give information apart from being a mere observer. He/ She will take you to the magical world from your home to every nook and corner of the city.
1 Pm: Drive to Changu Narayan Temple, walk through the village uphill to the temple, listen to every detailed story of the god and goddesses' idols scattered around.
3 PM: Back to your respective hotel and farewell with your tour guide and driver. Note: The time mentioned in the itinerary may vary according to your interest, queries with your tour guide, and sometimes the traffic, but if you have limited time just let your guide be informed.
Moreover, if you have time we recommend you to visit the Bhaktapur city early in the morning, a time with less tourist and more natural and cultural view of the city life, people busy with their daily activities and ritual ceremonies will excite you.
Inclusion
- pick up and drop by private Vehicle.
- All our government taxes and services charges.
- Professional government license holder guide.
- Private transportation during the tour.
Exclusion
- Entrance fee in all monuments.
- Tips for guide and driver( tipping is expected).
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on including section.