Nepal · City Tours

Private Tour of Patan with Durbar, Hindu Temple, Buddhist Vihar-Stupa and Museum

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kathmandu. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Patan Durbar Square, the historic palace square of the Malla rulers
  • 02 Visit the Patan Museum, known for bronze statues and religious objects
  • 03 See important Hindu and Buddhist sites including Krishna Mandir and Hiranyabarna Mahavihara
  • 04 Discover Kumbheshwar Temple and Banglamukhi Temple
  • 05 Visit Mahabouddha Temple, also known as the 1000 Buddha Temple
  • 06 Reflect on Patan’s Buddhist heritage at Rudra Varna Mahavihar
  • 07 Enjoy a private 4-hour sightseeing tour with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 08 Travel with an expert English-speaking guide

Discover the artistic and spiritual heart of Patan on a private half-day tour through one of Nepal’s most historic cities. Known as Lalitpur, or the City of Beauty, Patan is celebrated for its remarkable blend of Hindu and Buddhist heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and richly preserved architecture.

Explore Patan Durbar Square and its museum, visit revered temples and mahavihars, and walk through a city shaped by centuries of devotion, art, and culture. With private transfers, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an expert guide included, this tour offers an easy and enriching introduction to one of the Kathmandu Valley’s most fascinating destinations.

Discover the artistic and spiritual heart of Patan on a private half-day tour through one of Nepal’s most historic cities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kathmandu, Patan, Gosaikunda
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Private Tour of Patan with Durbar, Hindu Temple, Buddhist Vihar-Stupa and Museum

10:30 am or 1:00 pm: Your expert Guide for this trip will pick you up from your Hotel’s Lobby and takes you to drive for Patan.

11:00 am or 1:30 pm: You would reach Patan, depending upon your Hotel location, the time might differ. Upon reaching start your sightseeing tour from Patan Durbar Square itself.

Patan Durbar Square: The palace square and residence of the Malla rulers of Patan state which now houses a museum.

Krishna Mandir: One of the most beautiful stone temples of Nepal built by King Siddhinarsingh Malla in the 16th century.

Your next sightseeing spot:

Patan Museum: This museum inside the durbar square specializes in bronze statues and religious objects. It is considered as one of the best museums in Asia.

Your next sightseeing spot:

Hiranyabarna Mahavihara: A Buddhist temple known locally as Golden Temple.

Your next sightseeing spot:

Kumbheshwar Temple: A Shiva temple with two ponds whose water is believed to come from Gosaikunda.

Banglamukhi Temple: A temple which is one of the ten mahavidyas (great wisdom goddesses) in Hinduism.

Your next sightseeing spot:

Mahabouddha Temple: Also known as 1000 Buddha Temple modeled liked the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.

Rudra Varna Mahavihar: Colloquially known as Uku Baha, this monastery is an incredible site to reflect on history of Buddhism, Newar society, and brass craftwork in Patan.

Your next sightseeing spot:

Mahabouddha Temple: Also known as 1000 Buddha Temple modeled liked the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.

Rudra Varna Mahavihar: Colloquially known as Uku Baha, this monastery is an incredible site to reflect on history of Buddhism, Newar society, and brass craftwork in Patan.

Your 4 hour sightseeing tour ends here at approximately 2:30 pm or 5:00 pm and drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kathmandu. 3 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All entrance fees
  • Expert English speaking Guide
  • Private transfer
  • Pick up and drop off

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Monuments entrance fees not specified on Itinerary

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Patan is a city of 55 major temples, 136 Buddhist monasteries, fine metal works, and countless festivals. Patan takes pride in producing great Thanka painters in the country. In every - now and then - corners and alleys of Patan can be seen with Thanka painters, filling color to ancient Gods and Goddess.
  • We offer pickup and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city. Please provide us the name of Hotel.
  • We offer all pick up service from any Hotels inside Kathmandu valley

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kathmandu.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kathmandu.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kathmandu..

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