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Patan & Bhaktapur Cultural Heritage Sites Day Tour

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1320 m / 4330 ft
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Min 1
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Beginner
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All year around
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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Highlights

  • Tour of oldest cities of Nepal steeped with ancient world heritage sites.
  • Patan-Lalitpur city of fine arts and crafts and Bhaktapur city of devotees.
  • Visit magnificent historical Durbar Squares and old palace courtyards.
  • Immerse within age-old culture and custom of medieval era periods.
  • Masterpiece ancient towering temples and beautifully carved houses.

Overview

‘An exciting tour of oldest cities of Nepal around Kathmandu valley’
Patan & Bhaktapur Cultural Heritage Sites Day Tour is a combination of two old cities located within Kathmandu valley. An exciting tour of these ancient gem cities of Nepal, steeped with colorful culture and fascinating heritage monuments. The most interesting and beautiful site of Patan and Bhaktapur is its old Durbar Square with ancient temples and palaces.
 
PATAN / LALITPUR:
Patan is also known as Lalitpur, a city of masterpiece arts and crafts an adjoining city of Kathmandu. Patan is located southern side of the valley and an old city founded in the 3rd Century BC, by the Kirat dynasty. Later expanded in the 6th Century much of the temples and fine architecture dates from 15th to 17th Century AD. From the time of the Malla dynasty King Vera Deva, established the kingdom in Patan around 299 AD. 

The city flourished with magnificent arts and craftsmanship till the present. An interesting city to visit as well to explore around the market nearby to witness colorful culture. Patan Durbar Square is an interesting place to visit lined with the old Malla regime palace and royal courtyard. Observe the intricate carving on temples and palace its royal bath and the Krishna temple of great masterpiece craftsmanship.

Patan is one of the oldest cities of Nepal, with various places for exciting visit the city. In the 4th Century AD, great emperor Asoka of Northern India visited Patan and built the four stupas. The four Stupas are The Lagan Thura (South), the Teta Thura (East), Pucho Thura (West), and the Ibahi Thura (North). The Buddhist Stupa stands on the four cardinal corners, marking the boundary of the city. Which still exists as it were in ancient days, as well as one of the major hubs for worship and prayer. 

BHAKTAPUR:
After a wonderful time around Patan, the next tour takes you east of the valley to Bhaktapur, a medieval-era city. Located 13 k.m from Kathmandu and Lalitpur city, a short drive to Bhaktapur and around its glorious beautiful sites.

Bhaktapur also called Bhadgaon, means a city of devotees truly a splendid place to visit and experience its ancient era. Bhaktapur the city is a living museum every nooks and corner and houses one can witness beautiful intricate carving.

Bhaktapur is steeped with many beautiful monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites a city full of charm and cultural wonders. An enjoyable tour where every narrow lane and street is paved with bricks, lined with temples and shrines.

The city with beautiful wide, large Durbar Square houses the famous golden gate, the palace of 55 windows and old palace. Bhaktapur is a perfect place to observe local life and custom in the heart of a magnificent palace square. 

The visit takes you to the famed Nytapola Temple, the pride and landmark of the city stand high with five pagoda terraces. Tour leads to another large square and witness the magnificent Peacock window and walk around the narrow alley.

Truly a great tour of a wonderful experience that takes you back into medieval times. The city has retained its age-old culture since king-Rājā Ananda Malla settled and made the kingdom in 865 AD. At one time it stood as the capital city of the country during the regime of Malla kings. Bhaktapur offers a wide range of impressive sites of great cultural and historical interest, where one can extend for more days.

Important Note

Tour Grade: Leisure to Moderate with short walks.
Area of Tour: Around Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur cities. 
Location: South and East of Kathmandu valley. 
Culture and Religion: Mixed Hindu and Buddhism culture and custom.
Tour Duration: From 04 to 05 hours with short drives.
Start and End of Tour: From 09 AM. to 03 PM. with lunch break.

Trip Itinerary

Having hearty breakfast carrying needful personal items and wearing right kinds of clothes as per the season and day wise. Our guide will pick you from the hotel for a short drive to Patan / Lalitpur city. Located south of Kathmandu city, the two districts of the valley are separated by a bridge above the Bagmati River. 

Entering Patan / Lalitpur and then drive takes you right in the heart of the city, a short walk to visit the Old Durbar Square steeped with ancient temples and a palace with a royal courtyard of the Malla period regime. The Malla Dynasty King Vera Deva established the kingdom in Patan around 299 AD. 

Places of interest around Patan and old Durbar Square:

Krishna Temple:

One of the main highlights of Patan is the Hindu temple of Lord Krishna built in the 17th Century. Regarded as the first constructed monument in Shikara architecture. 

Stands as a commanding position in the durbar square, the magnificent Shikara-style temple is one of the gems of Nepal. The temple is compared with the sacred Mount Meru, the abode of Lord Shiva in the Hindu scriptures. 

Kumbheshwor:

A five-storied pagoda-style temple of Lord Shiva was built by King Jayasthiti Malla. Within temple premises flows a natural spring, believed that the source flows from a holy glacial Lake of Gosainkunda. The temple’s golden work added in 1422 A.D. On the festival of Janai Purnima, all Nepalese pays homage for ritual bathing and worship the religious festival held during August, as per the Hindu calendar.

Jagat Narayan Temple: 

Within the Durbar Square stands Jagat Narayan a tall Shikara style temple of Lord Vishnu. Close to the temple towers a magnificent statue of Garuda the vehicle of God Vishnu related to Hindu religion and mythology.

Rudra Varna Maha Vihar: 

A monastery of the Hinayana Buddhism sect holds an ancient collection of Buddha and other great Gurus images and idols. Legend holds that Kings in ancient times were crowned in this monastery.

Mahaboudha:

A Buddhist temple of Mahaboudha, built with clay bricks, is situated east of Durbar Square. Here witness hundreds of Buddha images engraved on the bricks. The temple is renowned for fine work of its fine terra-cotta work. 

After an hour or more tour of Patan Durbar Square around Palace courtyard, drive towards the east to Bhaktapur city.

Around Patan / Lalitpur city one can extend for an extra day or more to visit other exciting places of great cultural and heritage interest.   

TOUR OF BHAKTAPUR CITY:

After a marvelous tour of Patan and places of interest, the sightseeing tour continues driving east of Kathmandu valley. On reaching the heart of Bhaktapur city walk into magnificent Durbar Square, the largest royal palace courtyard of Nepal.

Places of interest around Bhaktapur and Durbar Square:

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: 

The Durbar Square of Bhaktapur, one of the world's best Heritage Sites reflects the rich culture of the local Newar people. The Newar an indigenous tribe that dominates the valley and three cities Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur.

Witness the art and architectural design that adorns the central setting of the city with amazing architectural monuments and unique work of craftsmanship. 

Within the square observe the famous golden gate, an entrance that leads to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 windows; this beautiful golden gate is regarded as the world's most magnificent richly carved specimen of its kind. 

The Bhaktapur National Art Gallery:

The Art Gallery, located on the same side around Bhaktapur Durbar Square treasures rare paintings and manuscripts. Painted covers and illustrations are the most valuable treasures in this museum. Includes brass, bronze, stone, and wooden images of medieval traditional arts of Nepal. 

Bhairavnath Temple:

This wonderful pagoda was built during the King Jagat Jyoti Malla period, later added into a three-storied pagoda roofed in 1718 A.D. by King Bhupindra Malla. The temple stands for its artistic glory majesty, dedicated to Lord Bhairab - the god of terror one of many manifestations of Lord Shiva. 

Nytapola Temple:

Close to the Durbar complex another small Square where the majestic Nytapola Temple is located. The pride and famous landmark of Bhaktapur city and as well of the country, the name mean a five-storied temple. Stands 30 meters high, the tallest temple of Kathmandu valley it was built by King Bhupindra Malla in 1708 AD. Every five terraces represent a pair of images, starts from the bottom stands a figure of wrestlers, an elephant, lion, griffins, and goddesses. 

Dattarya Temple:

The temple is said to have been built in 1427 AD, from the wood of a single tree, and visit a monastery, walk around the alley facing exquisitely carved peacock windows close to the temple complex. 

Pottery square and market:

At Bhaktapur with two main pottery-making areas, the first one at Suryamadhi east from Dattarya Temple square.  

The oldest traditional pottery area and the other is near Nytapola Square at Talako’s Potter’s compound. The walk leads to lovely old streets of great cultural interest and exciting market, witness the pottery making in a traditional way of age-old heritage craftsmanship. 

From Bhaktapur, our marvelous and fascinating Patan & Bhaktapur Cultural Heritage Sites Day Tour completes having time for lunch, in one of its nice restaurants of international standard with a comprehensive food menu.

The above sightseeing tour can be revised as per the guide and guest choice as well depending upon the weather-wise. 

NOTE: Please note for interested visitors we have more of Patan and Bhaktapur city tour where one can extend for a day or more.

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Includes

  • All accommodation in ⭐⭐⭐ hotel.
  • All Ground transportation.
  • Full board meal 3 times a day during the trekking and 3 cups of tea / Coffee.
  • Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary and meals.
  • One cultural show and dinner.

Doesn't Include

  • International Flight, Airport tax and Nepal Visa fee.
  • Major meals in Cities.
  • All personal expenses such as bar bills, water, extra tea / coffee, snacks, shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
  • Personal clothing and gears, sleeping bag and Down jacket for trek.
  • Tips to guide and porter.
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