Private Day Tour: Patan and Bhaktapur from Kathmandu
Description
Venture to the city of Patan on this 6-hour private day tour. Stroll through Patan Durbar, including the local Tibetan handicraft center. Observe the locals as they go about their daily lives before heading to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Walk the well-preserved square and listen as your guide gives you the background of this ancient complex.
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Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of the city of Lalitpur(Patan) in Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attraction is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Lalitpur(Patan) is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, Guardian Deities, and wonderful carvings. Krishna Mandir(Temple) , which is one of the grandeur of the square, was built in 1637 by the king Siddhi Narsingh Malla. The entire temple is constructed of the stone. Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is known as the city of fine arts or city of artists. The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1401m above sea level. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur,also known as Bhadgaun. Which lies 14 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square), the whole area is informally known as the Bhakapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Any hotel in Kathmandu but preferred which is located in Thamel. You can give us your pick up address like your hotel or Kathmandu airport( If airport need name of the airlines and flight number) at least one day before the tour day.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adult pricing applies to all other travelers
Reviews(6)
We had an amazing day... Beautiful shops and artisan work...Food is amazing... A lot to learn.. A nice experience
Thank you so much.
Our guide was Bidaya and we enjoyed her explanations and conversation very much. She shared a lot with us about the historic sites we visited, the religious meanings we encountered and more genetally about life in Nepal. Patan and Bakhtapur are fascinating areas well worth a vist.
My guide Giyanu and driver Ashish where both very polite, professional and knowledgeable. The traffic was very heavy due to a festival, but Ashish managed to get us through peacefully. is very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to take photos and look at what interested us. Very good day trip, much easier that trying to do oneself.
<p>Great private tour which covered all the highlights of the two cities with a very informative tour guide.</p>
<p>These two sister cities are a cultural must-see. The experience and the guide was nice.</p>
<p>This is a tour for people who really want to learn about history, hidden gems/ places/statues/buildings of interest that are not so much visited by tourists because they just don't know the places exist. Professional, fun and entertaining tour guide. Make sure to discuss with the guide on the beginning of the tour how you would like to deal with lunch mid-day, which is on you. Otherwise, depending on where you want to go and what you want to see - the tour is customized to a degree to your liking - you might not have good places around to eat lunch at.</p>
