Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

6-Hour Bhaktapur and Patan Tour from Kathmandu with UNESCO Sites

6 Hours Round trip from Lalitpur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bhaktapur and Lalitpur
02 Wander across the historical sites of Patan
03 See traditional 17th-century monuments
04 Experience local culture through narrow alleys and charming surroundings

Sign up for this excursion to explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites of two historic cities in Nepal - Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. See traditional monuments from the 17th century and enjoy the local lifestyle, traditional culture, narrow alleys, and charming atmosphere of these heritage-rich destinations in the Kathmandu Valley.

Sign up for this excursion to explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites of two historic cities in Nepal - Bhaktapur and Lalitpur.

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 Yes

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Patan and Bhaktapur Heritage Exploration

9:30 am - Meet your tour guide and get picked up from your hotel for the tour.
9:30 am - 10:00 am - Drive to Patan by car.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Explore the heritage site of Patan. Historically, Patan, or Lalitpur Metropolitan City, is the third-largest city in Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. It is located in the south-central part of the Kathmandu Valley and is one of Nepal's metropolitan cities.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Travel from Patan to Bhaktapur.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Break for lunch.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Explore the heritage site of Bhaktapur, also known locally as Khwopa. It is a city in the eastern corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, about 13 kilometres from the capital city, Kathmandu. It is located in and serves as the headquarters of Bhaktapur District in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Drive back to Kathmandu.

Where this trip takes you

Patan heritage site, Bhaktapur narrow alleys, Lalitpur 17th century monuments

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Lalitpur 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Comfortable vehicle
Experienced English-speaking guide
Entrance tickets for both Patan and Bhaktapur

What's Not Included

Lunch
Tips

Know before you go

This is a full-day tour, and it is only $80 for the tour. The amount covers your entrance ticket fees for both heritage sites, an experienced guide, and a comfortable vehicle.
If you want to cancel your booking, please make sure you cancel 24 hours before the tour day.
The heritage tour of Bhaktapur is a wonderful experience where you will explore heritage sites and traditional monuments from the 17th century. You will enjoy the local lifestyle of the people, along with their traditional culture and way of life. When you travel to Bhaktapur, you will feel as though you have travelled back 200 years because of the narrow alleys, house structures, and local lifestyle.

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