Kathmandu Bhaktapur and Patan Tour

This is one of the most popular tourist destinations for all categories of travelers. In this short and sweet Kathmandu Patan and Bhaktapur tour, you will see major part of the capital city of Nepal with popular ancient temples and sightseeing of the city which has diverse religious & cultural sites. The Kathmandu valley has three medieval towns, namely Kathmandu (the capital city of Nepal), Patan and Bhaktapur. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have declared Ten World Heritage Sites in Nepal among them seven sites are inside Kathmandu Valley & Three sites are outside of Kathmandu Valley. This is a great attraction for the tourists. Besides the world heritage sites, there are hundreds of masterpiece temples, stupas(Buddhist shrines ) .
It is often said that the Kathmandu valley is an open museum of medieval arts and architecture. On your tour you will get to see historic monuments, temples, monasteries, palaces and UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Squares- is the old Royal Palace (Hunman Dhoka), numerous interesting temples, the Kumari Chowk or Kumari Bahal (House of the Living Goddess and the Kasthamandap (House of wood) from which Kathmandu derived its present name. An inquisitive exploration in the Durbar Square reveals the ancient art and Architecture of Nepal which has proved to be a masterpiece to everyone accepting its genuineness. Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu- one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaitya and you will gain an invaluable insight into Buddhism. This may make you feel like you have just been to spiritual journey and Boudhnath- one of the biggest stupa in the world, Hindu temples of Pashupatinath- one of the most sacred Hindu Pilgrimage. As you travel along the exotic locales of Kathmandu, more diversified cultural settings in the valley welcome you with warmth and hospitality.
On your tour you will get to see Patan City, city of fine arts, enclosed within 4 stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor Ashoka. You will see the Durbar square- is well packed with temples giving an architectural feast with a far greater concentration of temples per square meter, the Krishna Temple built by Kind Siddhi Narsingh Malla, Hiranya Varna Mabavihar and MahadouddhaTemple, Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, , Golden Temple and many other places of Patan, you feel as if Patan has been unveiled before you as an open museum showcasing intricately carved windows, intrinsic roof struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples designed in pagoda style with erotic carvings and repousse metalwork facades and many other exquisite facets. The Patan City is designed in the shape of Dharma Chakra, which is a shape that exhibits paths to enlightenment based on the teachings of Buddha. Patan is the centre of exquisitely ancient craftwork in the midst of urbanization.
On your tour you will get to see 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.

Patan is also known as Lalitpur or the "city of fine arts" This Buddhist City is said to have been founded by the Buddhist Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Patan is the source of arts and architecture in the valley, a great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Well known among these are the Krishna Mandir, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwar temple, Jagatnarayan temple & the Mahabouddha temple. Patan is enclosed within 4 Buddhist stupas set on the four-corners of the outer boundaries of this ancient city. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur are The Durbar square , the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 windows, Bell of the barking dogs, 5 storied Nyatapole Temple, Bhairavanath Temple, Dattatrya Temple, Pujari Math etc .
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. We are committed towards offering a full range of products and services to cater to the specific needs from escorted group and free and independent packages for the general public to incentive and conference packages for corporate firms. A professional and knowledgeable tour guide, and an experienced driver will accompany you for the sightseeing and tours and private car will attend you throughout your trip from the very beginning of your Nepal tour at arrival at the airport to till your departure.

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Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1345 meters). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02:Visit Swayambhunath , Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhnath. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03:Visit Pasupatinath , Patan and Bhakatapur.Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot.

Day 04:Hike to Chagunarayan and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05:Sightseeing in Newari villages Bungmati and Khokhana. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06:Transfer to International airport for your final departure.