Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu





Description
There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the first rays of suns emerging from the midst of Himalayas to start your day. So, we bring you this exciting Best Nagarkot Sunrise and two of the Durbar Square tour for a day in Kathmandu valley. You will not only emerge in beautiful colors of red, orange, and white but also get to explore Nepali tradition, culture, architecture, and religion from this day trip to Nagarkot and Royal Squares. Be amazed by a panoramic view of mountains that explode with beauty before heading out to explore the rich history and culture of Kathmandu valley. You will head out to two of the Durbar Squares, namely Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Enjoy your day from dusk till dawn and emerge yourself in the beauty that this Best Nagarkot Sunrise and Durbar Square Tour have to offer.
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Itinerary
This day trip starts from your hotel. You will be picked up early before dawn and driven towards Nagarkot. It is a beautiful hill station famous for sunrise and sunset views. You will be witnessing a stunning break of day from the pinnacle of a well-known perspective in the entire location of Kathmandu. You will be pushed through neighborhood lands stuffed with farms and woodland until you reach the Nagarkot viewpoint. Be amazed through the panoramic view of the location as the solar rises from under the snowy Himalayas. The shade trade from reddish-orange to snowy white will please your soul. You will see the mountain stages like Annapurna, Mt. Everest, Dhaulagiri and many more. After the moment there, you will then move down towards the next destination for the day.
Your next destination will be via a vehicle to Bhaktapur City, also called "the City of Devotees." It is an extraordinary city that still has many old-style houses and buildings intact. You will find many exciting and artistic structures from the entry point to the exit point. This ancient town is inhabited with the aid of indigenous Newari human beings in a large group. You can visit this area to ride Nepali culture, tradition, and religion in the right way. The most crucial enchantment of the regions is many artistic pillars with statues of ancient kings, ornamental gates at entrances, 55-window palace and Nyatapola temple located in the central Royal Square of Bhaktapur. Also, be sure to strive out neighborhood cuisine and curd in the location before leaving the place.
Nyatapola Temple is a pagoda-style five leveled roofed temple. This superbly sculptured building is viewed as one of the tallest pagodas in the and is a lovely example of the high artistry that went into buildings of this type. This five-story temple with a five-tier roof that stands only over thirty meters excessive can be reached through strolling up a flight of steps that leads to the pinnacle of the platform. As you stroll up these terraces, you will observe that there are statues on either facet of you, on each step.
Standing proudly on the premises of Dattatreya Square in Bhaktapur, the temple of Dattatreya is believed to be constructed with the aid of a single stem of a single tree. The unknown characteristic of the temple is that it does not residence the statue of Dattatreya the way human beings prescribes. Instead of finding the figure of one physique with three heads, we can see three idols of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva on left, middle, and right respectively. A huge tree stands behind those idols.
The Palace of Fifty-Five two Windows is one of the most stunning architectural points of the durbar square. This palace is named the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows due to the fact it has fifty-five carved wooden windows on its facade. This palace is built around several inner courtyards that are linked together. It is stated that there have been 99 courtyards at the beginning, but only nine of them are current today. Another terrific characteristic of this palace is the primary entrance gate, referred to as "The Golden Gate This gate is adorned via gold plated embossed steelwork. It leads to the first courtyard of the palace.
Siddha Pokhari is a beautiful human-made pond located near the first city gate in Bhaktapur. It is 171 meters long and 3 meters deep pond and a favorite hangout place for many people. Then after Bhaktapur Durbar Square, you will move on to another famous square in Kathmandu valley.
Patan Durbar Square is located in the town of Lalitpur. It is crammed with Newari Architecture and neighborhood Newar community. It is the courtyard of the old Malla palace. As you approach from the south, you will see the rectangular on the proper and collection of temples on the left. The oblong is layered with purple bricks on the floor. The Patan Durbar Square is divided into three courtyards, and you will be visiting them one after another. The first palace building is the Sundari Chowk, the first courtyard. It is crammed with stone architecture, and you will see many statues of deities like Hanuman, Ganesh, and Nara Singha (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) then come to the Mul Chowk, the intermediate phase of the royal palace. It is one of the guarded places as theft of many sculptures and statues that took place in the region of Patan Durbar Square. Finally, the third and closing courtyard houses the museum of Durbar Square. It is the Keshav Narayan Chowk.
Heading on to the most important field, you will be amazed by the beautiful stone artistry of Krishna Temple in the region. The temple is created through stones only. You will see 21 shrines in the temple and carvings associated with Ramayana and Mahabharat. In the same lane of Krishna Temple, there is a large bell nearer to the side of the Durbar Square. There is also some other splendor known as Shankar Narayan Temple with statues of kneeling elephants. You will find giant sculptures of animals like lions on each aspect of entrance gates in most of the places. If you are hungry or thirsty, take hold of a chunk to eat in the eateries around the area with many locations to save around. Other particularly indispensable constructions in the Durbar Square are Mahaboudha, Rudra Varna Mahavihar and Machhendranath Temple in the south.
Moving forward, you will enter Keshav Narayan Chowk. It is made into the Patan Museum. You will get to study many statistics about our lifestyle and history and in particular about historical civilization. It is a lovely peaceful vicinity to unwind and elements more than a few Buddhist, Tantric, and Hindu artifacts. You can see many indoors architectures and exhibits with a cozy environment private the museum.
You will also go to the golden temple in the north. Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, which is acknowledged as the golden temple, is a 12th-century temple. You will see silver and gold protected decorations and bronze statues in the temple. It is a pagoda-style temple with a golden image of Lord Buddha and a massive prayer wheel in the upper layer of the temple.
The Krishna temple is constructed in the Shikhara style. This temple is created with stones in its entirety. Beneath its 21 golden pinnacles are three floors. The first ground enshrines Krishna, the 2nd Shiva, and the third Lokeshwor. Scenes from the Ramayana narrated in the Newari script beautify the interior of the temple.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all hotels inside ring road including Buddha area.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
The sunrise tour was incredible! I don't know how our driver managed that mountain! My guide was so personable and gave me time to view everything. I would love to do it again.
Dear Pamela, We extend our heartfelt gratitude for choosing Himalayan Planet for your Nagarkot experience in Nepal. We are delighted to hear that our guide was able to provide you with excellent service and insightful information during your Hike from Nagarkot. Your positive review is greatly appreciated. We would love to welcome you back again in Nepal with different experiences. Have a great time!
Amazing experience. We got to know a lot about Nepalese history. The added on hike was refreshing and beautiful. Sarita is very enthusiastic about her work and knows the places really well. We enjoyed her company and the knowledge she carries.
Hi Gaurav, Namaste! from team of Himalayan Planet. Thank you for sharing your review about our service and trip itinerary. Glad to know that you loved this itinerary, our guide and we are extremely looking forward to serve you again in the future. Have a nice time!
This was an excellent trip. It began very early in the morning but the guide (Rabina) and the driver got us to the sunrise point before sunrise and for a photographer that is the most important. It rained the night before so the sky was clear and beautiful for sunrise. I took some great sunrise photos. Then we went and explored a couple of cities learning the culture and disciplines of the ancient Newari people. The guide was delightful and allowed me to set the pace. I never felt rushed and I took a lot of photographs. Rabina was very knowledgeable and provided several choices during the tour. The driver negotiated the worst traffic I’ve ever been in my entire life, so kudos to him as well. Excellent experience, great communication from the staff in preparation for the tour. I’m excited to be doing another one tomorrow.
Hi Dix, Thank you very much for booking a trip and taking an experience with us. Glad to know that our guide able to offer you good service and information. we are extremely looking forward to serve you in the future again. Have a nice time!
This tour is an absolute must to see Bhaktapur and Patan square and many of the surrounding temples throughout Kathmandu. My family and I really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it, especially for those on a short holiday in Nepal. The tour guide, Sarita, enthusiastically described the significance of the temples including the meaning of the intricate and ornate details. She is an extremely knowledgeable and very informative guide!
Hi, Thank you for your wonderful experience sharing here. We love to welcome you again and feel free to remember Himalayan Planet Adventures. We have many place to visit like Chitwan, Lumbini, Pokhara etc and would like to see you again in the future. Namaste.
My tour was amazing. Everything was perfectly organized right from the pickup. My guide Rabina was amazing and answered all the questions that I had. I travelled alone but was very comfortable and great....
Namaste! Medini, Thank you so much for taking a service with us and glad to know that you are selecting best trip ever in Kathmandu. We love to show you beautiful Mountains from Nagarkot and 2 most popular Unesco World Heritage Sites. Looking forward to organize your trip again.
I booked four day-tours from Kathmandu with HPA, namely nagarkot sunrise, city tour, Bokhara and rafting. Everything was perfectly organized and Suman was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Mr.Naba from head office always checked via whatsapp whether everything was going well and was more than helpful and flexible with any additional wishes. Very recommendable agency.
Hi Gunther, Namaste!! Thank you so much for booking a tour with our company. We are always dedicate to provide the best service to our customers. It's a great success to us that you loved our service and our guide Suman. We do looked forward to serve customer like you in near future soon. Take Care!!
If you're after a day-long hike, sunrise views, culture and history then this is the trip for you! The hike through Nagarkot was beautiful and our guide was super knowledgable of all the different cultures and traditions in the local area, he really made the day special. What was also amazing about him was that whilst by the end of the day my boots (and bum) were covered in mud, our guides shoes was spotless! After a downpour the day before I honestly don't know how he did it. Worth noting here that the local Nepalese on the tour were all lovely, friendly and happy to share their landscape - and even helped me get clean after a tumble into a puddle. Our guide gave us the option to hike for a further two hours through the jungle after the first two hours, which we happily accepted - it was so worth it. The Hindu temple at the end of the hike was great - dating back to 300 AD! The way that it has been restored is a testament to the skills of the local people as it has really kept its authenticity. Needless to say, the sunrise coming up over the Himalayas was stunning, truly breakth-taking. What was especially great about this tour was the private nature - no tour bus, just us and our private guide!! Remember to take warm clothes for the morning and that can be stripped off for the heat of the afternoon. Also, remember $15 for breakfast at a mountainside resort.
Hi Becki, We are so glad to hear about your hiking experience and your feedback which will be helpful to us as well as our customers. And thank you so much for joining with for your trip here in Nepal. Hope to see you in coming days. Take Care!!
Still recovering from the 4am start to watch the sunrise across the Kathmandu Valley and over the distant Himalayas, and a pleasant 22km hike passing through farming countryside, Brahmin, Tamang and Newari villages before Changu Narayan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sunrise was a bit of a fizzer, but still pretty despite the cloudy conditions. We’ll have to revisit when it’s not the wet season. Thanks to our guide Lion Ad Bidur for an unforgettable day. I would highly recommend this tour.
Namaste Loiuse! Thank you so much for choosing our company to operate your trip to Nagarkot in Nepal. We feel very happy to provide service to our clients and keep them mesmerized with Nepal's Beauty. We hope you get to experience better beautiful views of Nepal next time. We look forward to meeting you again in the coming days. Do remember us for the future holidays plans in Nepal.
nice tour ! we enjoy it very much ! And the tour guide Mr Pankaj is super nice n helpful ! We have a wonderful morning !
Namaste Polly! Thank you so much for reviewing our trip of Nagarkot sunrise view. Your words are highly valuable for us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour and our guide's company. It is a pleasure that we were able to make your trip worth it and your morning beautiful. We do look forward to see you soon in future too. Do remember your friends at Himalayan Planet Adventures for future plans and holidays. Thank you.
This hike was a lot of fun. It was great to get out of the touristy parts and see how real Nepalese people live. There were amazing views around every turn, each was more breathtaking than the last. Pankaj was our guide. He was great! His english was very good and he was very nice. He was able to answer all the questions we had about Nepal. The drive there was 1 hour, watched the sun rise for 30 minutes, breakfast at a hotel for an hour, hiking for 4 hours, then drive back. We started at 4 am and got back to our hostel at noon. Most of the hiking was Downhill so it was not too difficult. I would definitely recommend this hike to anyone!
Namaste Mallory! Thank you very much for booking trip with our company. We are very happy that you enjoyed your mountainous trip in Nepal with us. Thank you for the review, we are glad to have served you. We hope to see you soon again in future.



