Nepal · Architecture

6-Hour Bhaktapur and Patan Tour from Kathmandu with Newari Heritage

6 Hours Round trip from Lalitpur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the remarkable Newari architecture of Patan Durbar Square
02 See the courtyards of Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk, and Keshav Narayan Chowk
03 Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
04 Discover landmarks such as the Golden Gate, Lion Gate, Potter's Square, and the 55-Window Palace
05 Watch a carpet-weaving demonstration at a Tibetan handicraft center in Jawalakhel

Discover two of Nepal's ancient medieval cities on this 6-hour tour from Kathmandu, focused on the finest examples of Newari architecture. Visit Patan to explore the courtyards of Mul Chowk, Keshav Narayan Chowk, and Sundari Chowk, then continue to Bhaktapur to see its famous Durbar Square, a World Heritage Site. Highlights here include the Golden Gate, Lion Gate, Potter's Square, National Art Gallery, and the 55-Window Palace.

This medieval city has its own famous Durbar Square, a World Heritage Site with attractions such as the Golden Gate, Lion Gate, Potter's Square, National Art Gallery, and the 55-Window Palace, once the royal seat of Nepal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

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

Patan and Bhaktapur Heritage Tour

Pick up from your accommodation in Kathmandu.
Drive for 30 minutes to Patan, located on the opposite side of the Bagmati River.
See the courtyards of Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk, and Keshav Narayan Chowk, and witness the remarkable Newari architecture that makes this site famous.
Watch a demonstration of carpet weaving during a visit to a Tibetan handicraft center at Jawalakhel.
Drive to Bhaktapur, also referred to as Bhadgaon by locals. This medieval city has its own famous Durbar Square, a World Heritage Site with attractions such as the Golden Gate, Lion Gate, Potter's Square, National Art Gallery, and the 55-Window Palace, once the royal seat of Nepal.
Take a break for a traditional lunch in the square.

Return to your Kathmandu accommodation.

The route