Nepal · Architecture

1-Day Bhaktapur and Patan Heritage Tour with Krishna Temple

1 Day Round trip from Bhaktapur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Bhaktapur's four historic squares, including Dattatraya, Taumadhi, Pottery, and Durbar Square
02 Discover Patan Durbar Square and its famous Mul Chowk, Keshavnarayan Chowk, and Sundari Chowk
03 Trace medieval skills and styles in the arts and architecture of Patan
04 Visit the stone-made Krishna Temple, built in a chariot shape with 21 pinnacles

Visit the glorious historical marvels of Nepal on this one-day tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed architectural highlights. Explore Bhaktapur's four squares, discover Patan Durbar Square and its famous three chowks, and visit the stone-made Krishna Temple. This tour offers a rich introduction to the medieval arts, architecture, and cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley.

Head to the stone-made Krishna Temple, built in a chariot shape with 21 pinnacles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bhaktapur and Patan Architectural Heritage Tour

Drive from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur to visit the four squares: Dattatraya, Taumadhi, Pottery, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It lies 12 km from Kathmandu's city centre.
Visit Patan Durbar Square, which lies 6 km from Kathmandu city.
Discover the famous three chowks: Mul Chowk, Keshavnarayan Chowk, and Sundari Chowk.
Trace medieval skills and styles in the arts and architecture of Patan.
Head to the stone-made Krishna Temple, built in a chariot shape with 21 pinnacles.
Drive back to Kathmandu.