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Half Day: Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing Tour from Kathmandu
Half Day: Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing Tour from Kathmandu
Half Day: Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing Tour from Kathmandu
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Half Day: Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing Tour from Kathmandu

Half Day: Private Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing Tour

By Luxury Holidays Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $102 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Bhaktapur city lies to the eastern part of Kathmandu valley. It is the third largest city inside Kathmandu valley. The city is famous for elegant art, culture, and festivals. Bhaktapur is also known as ‘Bhadgaun’ and locally known as Khwopa. The historically and culturally rich city was found by King Ananda Dev Malla in 889 AD. The temples, palaces, ponds, and historical buildings are the major attraction of Bhaktapur.

Bhaktapur city sightseeing tour covers almost all the attractions of Bhaktapur city. During your visit, you will explore the typical Newari Culture, beautiful temples, wood carved palaces, and amazing architecture of the 15th century.

Activity location

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

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Half Day: Private Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Bhaktapur city lies to the eastern part of Kathmandu valley. It is the third largest city inside Kathmandu valley. The city is famous for elegant art, culture, and festivals. Bhaktapur is also known as ‘Bhadgaun’ and locally known as Khwopa. The historically and culturally rich city was found by King Ananda Dev Malla in 889 AD. The temples, palaces, ponds, and historical buildings are the major attraction of Bhaktapur.

Bhaktapur city sightseeing tour covers almost all the attractions of Bhaktapur city. During your visit, you will explore the typical Newari Culture, beautiful temples, wood carved palaces, and amazing architecture of the 15th century.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $101.55 x 1 AdultCA $101.55
Total
Price is CA $101.55

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDrinking Water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional City tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedRound way Transfer (Hotel -Bhaktapur-Hotel)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHeritage site Entrance Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • 1h
The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the lion gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the picture gallery, the golden gate, the palace of 55 windows, the Batsala temple and the bell of barking dogs, etc. The statue of the King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace of the many statues available in Nepal this is considered to be the most magnificent.
National Art Gallery
  • 30m
Contains ancient and medieval paintings belonging to Hindu and Buddhist schools depicting Tantrism of various periods and descriptions.
Golden Gate
  • 30m
he Golden Gate is the entrance to the main courtyard of the palace of 55 windows. Built King Ranjit Malla, the gate is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. This gate is embellished with deities and monsters of marvellous intricacy.
55 Window Palace
  • 30m
The Palace of 55 Windows was built in the 17th century by King Bhupatindra Malla. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony of 55 windows. This balcony is a masterpiece of wood carving. The Stone Temple of Batsala Devi which is also located in the Durbar Square is full of intricate carvings. This temple also sets a beautiful example of the Shikhara style of architecture in Nepal. There is a bronze be on the terrace of the temple which is also known as the “bell of barking dogs”. This colossal bell, placed in 1737 A.D. was used to sound curfew during that time.
Nyatapola Temple
  • 30m
This five-story Pagoda was built in 1702 A.D. by King Bhupatindra Malla. It stands in a five-terraced platform. On each of the terraces squat a pair of figures; two famous wrestlers, two Elephants, two Lions, two Griffins and “Baghini” and “Singhini” - the Tiger and the Lion Goddesses. This is one of the tallest Pagodas and is famous for its massive structure and subtle workmanship.
Bhairavnath Temple
  • 30m
This temple was first built as a one-story pagoda but later changed into a three-story temple in 1718 A.D. by King Bhupatindra Malla. The temple is noted for its artistic grandeur. It is dedicated to lord Bhairav- the god of terror.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

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