- Trip Code : NTE-KBHS28
- Trip Duration : 6 Days
- Trip Level : Demanding
- Trip Max Altitude : 1340
- Trip Start Location : Kathmandu
- Trip End Location : Kathmandu
- Trip Route : Kathmandu-Bhaktapur-Kathmandu
- Trip Best Season : January-December
Trip Highlights
- Visit UNESCO Heritage site and best preserved ancient Royal Complex inside Kathmandu Valley
- Witness Century Old Heritage, Nepali Architecture, Newari Traditions and Culture
- See traditional Pottery technique and mud work at Pottery Square
- Durbar Square: Golden Gate, Siddi Laxi Stone temple, Yeksheswor temple etc.
- Taumadhi Square: Nyatpolo Temple, Bhairab temple and Tilmadhev temple etc.
- Dattatraya Square: Dattatraya temple, Bhimsen temple and pea-cocked window.
- Potter Square: Various shape of clay made pots, old profession in the world.
Trip Information
If you are wondering to explore an awesome place within Kathmandu, Bhaktapur is one of the best choices. Bhaktapur is a city of incredible culture, religion, and ancient art in the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur, the ancient city is blessed with superb architectural buildings, countless stunning temples and pagoda along with traditional Newari culture, heritage. This fascinating medieval city is filled with old religious temples, a blend of art and southern mythology, finest architectural durbars, cultural heritages, the century old arts and many more. Exploring the stunning monuments like the pagoda and shikhara style of temples, traditional Buddhist monasteries, Vihars Vahis, stone water spouts, impressive stupas, City gates, autistics private houses and other historical and cultural heritage is really amazing.
The Bhaktapur city lies about 20km east of Kathmandu and is easily accessible that we can reach within a 40 minutes’ drive. You will be overwhelmed when you see uncountable monuments with their fascinating structures; the building of the living Goddess, the red monkey god, the status of various Kal Bhairab all the stunning buildings are the great achievements of the Malla dynasty. Most of the temples such as the temple of Goddes Taleju are in the pagoda architectural style which are really spectacular to witness. The Golden Gate, The Lion Gate, Palace of Fifty-five Windows, Art gallery, Statue of King Bhupendra Malla and many more are major attractions in Bhaktapur that attract many travellers every year throughout the world.
Many travellers consider Changunarayan, the oldest and historic temple as a living museum of carving from Lichhbai dynasty. The temple is listed as a World Heritage Site and attracts hundreds of tourists every year. Beside artistic architectural monuments, Bhaktapur is also famous for an outstanding panoramic view of mountains and city scape.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft).
- Day 2 - Kathmandu Sightseeing.
- Day 3 - Kathmandu to Bhaktapur.
- Day 4 - Bhaktapur to Nagarkot
- Day 5 - From Nagarkot back to Kathmandu.
- Day 6 - Final departure
Price Includes
- 5 nights Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
- 3 star standards accommodation during the Nepal visit
- All ground private transport service for entire service
- Gov-license english professinal tour guide for 5 days.
- Entrance fee for Temple and stupas during the sight seeing
Price Does not Include
- Your Internatinal Air fare
- Tipping for the guide and driver
- lunch and dinner Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Laundry and bar bill
Trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek
Clothing for Kathmandu: - Informal clothing is all that is required. Remember to dress in a modest fashion. Light clothing is usually all that will be required for most of the year. During the winter months, December to February, it will be chilly in the early mornings and evenings. A warm fleece or similar jacket will be required. Do bring along a swimming costume as our hotel in Kathmandu has a swimming pool.
The price per person for the Small group Journey is fixed as stated below. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. The discount is subjected to increase with the number of people in your group. Bigger the group better the discount so group bookings are highly encouraged.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Can I add extra days to my trek or trip?
- Is Nepal Travel Expedition staff insured?
- What is your cancellation policy?
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- Do we book own international flights to and from Nepal?
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- If I am vegetarian, is that a problem?
- What are the Toilet facilities in the tea house or guest house in the trekking route?
- What short of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in the trekking?
- What types of extra document do I need?
- Can I obtain visa for Nepal upon on arrival at airport?
- Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?
Why this trip make different ?
Nepal Travel Expedition work closedy with One of the main supporters Charity service in Nepal. And contribute 10% of the tour cost for Ophan Childrens (sherpa Outdoor Foundation) We support then in many different ways.
Donation and Charity !
Nepal Travel Expedition donate 10% of its annual revenue to Sherpa Outdoor Foundation Orphan Children Home Which is Located Lalitpur one can visit while you are in Nepal after or before the trip. We support Childrens for Food, School, Clothes, Medicine also supporting stationary materials to Government School which is located at Lamjung district trying to build liberary for them where they could find different book to read. For this project we are trying collect donation.
Sponsorship and Partnership (volunteering programmed)
One of of the mazor activities of Sherpa outdoor Children home in Lalitpur is fully conducted and collebrate with Nepal Travel Expedition and sister concern organization Nepal wildlife safari. The Volunteering concern programmed delivered by Nepal Travel Expedition and Sherpa Outdoor Foundation aim to mobilize team of exports and interested individuals as an economic measure in providing human capital for education, health, community to share teaching skill various Government school in different part of country and community to delivered humanity skills also in our children home.