Full-Day Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan Tour from Kathmandu

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
• 02 See Changu Narayan Temple, one of Nepal's oldest Hindu temples
• 03 Admire remarkable architecture, exquisite woodcarvings, and metal craft
• 04 Explore the ancient Newar town of Shankhu

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan on a full-day tour from Kathmandu. Admire the remarkable architecture, exquisite woodcarvings, and metal craft found around the city. Changu Narayan is widely considered to be one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bhaktapur and Nepal. Built on top of a high hill about seven miles directly east of Kathmandu, the temple is dedicated to Vishnu, although shrines to Lord Shiva, Ashta Matrika, Chhinnamasta, Kileshwor, and Krishna are also found within the wider temple complex.

Changu Narayan is widely considered to be one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bhaktapur and Nepal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing

• Drive to Changu Narayan, about 15 km from Kathmandu, after breakfast.
• Later in the afternoon, drive to Bhaktapur.
• Then, return to Kathmandu.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Services of an experienced and certified English-speaking Nepali tour guide
• Private transportation with driver
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• Entrance fee to Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan
• Lunch
• Drinks
• Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.