Enjoy a half-day tour in the town of Lalitpur, Patan. As it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal, you will find many preserved culture, art, tradition, and architecture all around you. It is one of the budgeted tours made especially for those with less time on their hands. Explore many temples like Golden temple, Krishna Mandir, including the whole Patan Durbar Square which also includes Patan Museum having tantric and Hindu symbolism in them.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $90.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
The city of Patan has long been known as the city of the arts. It's stone and wood carvings rank as some of the finest in all of Nepal. These skilled craftsmen created incredible temples and palaces as well as stone idols of the various Hindu deities. The vehicle crosses the Bagmati River and enters into what was once the ancient kingdom of Patan. Even today Patan is a separate city from Kathmandu, reflecting its long-standing independent nature. The tour begins in Patan's Durbar (Palace) Square. And your professional guide will guide the tour. Each of these tours offered is small private group affairs, ensuring that all participants have the opportunity to interact with their guide. It is amazing to see how many ornate buildings and temples have been placed in such a small area.
The tour continues down the main road past various temples and then along the narrow roads through the old city of Patan. The tour continues past Buddhist monasteries, temples and then doubles back to the Durbar Square area with its unique Hindu Temples. A half-day tour can be combined with other day tours of the Kathmandu Valley. Patan is an easy trip from Kathmandu and is a delight to behold.
Nestled just south of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu is the city of Patan. Known as the city of art, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an incredible jewel. Once an independent kingdom, it features its own Durbar Square, ancient temples and the famed Patan Museum which features some of the finest examples of art in all of Nepal. The Patan half-day tour arrives in Patan Durbar Square in a private car. The small group tours feature a highly professional guide who can explain the unique culture, religion, and heritage of the city. Patan is also home to a large Buddhist community and there are many incredible stupas mixed in with Hindu art.
This is one of the small but attractive Temple near Patan Durbar Square. Our tour guide for Patan will take you this place to see and tell you about religious culture and history about this Temple.
This is also one of the most important temple in Patan Durbar Square.
We will pick up from your hotel inside Ringroad including Bouddha area.
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Half Day Budget Tour to Patan Durbar Square lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $70 per person for this Kathmandu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $90. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick up from your hotel inside Ringroad including Bouddha area. Pickup points include Kathmandu Friendly Home, Hotel Tashi Dhele.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Himalayan Advisor Pvt. Ltd..
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This was an excellent tour and our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. We were picked up from our hotel exactly on time and everything went very smoothly. I would highly recommend this tour and our guide again
Hi Trevor, Thank you very much for taking a service with us and we are glad to know that our team able to provide you good service and meet your expectation. Please do give a chance to serve you again in Nepal Himalayas.
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