Bhaktapur & Patan Heritage Day Tour

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Overview

Explore two UNESCO cities in one day—Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. See Nyatapola Temple, Krishna Mandir, and traditional Newari arts and crafts. A one-day cultural tour through two UNESCO World Heritage cities in the Kathmandu Valley. Discover medieval Newari architecture, ancient temples, and living craft traditions in Bhaktapur and Patan.

Practical Info

  • Meeting Point: Kathmandu Hotel, 10:00 AM

  • Fitness: Easy (flat city walking)

  • Group Size: 14 max; private tours available

  • Duration: 1 day (6–7 hrs)

  • Max Elevation: ~1,400 m

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Best Season: Year-round (clearest in spring/autumn)

Inclusion

Anything Not Listed: Items or services not expressly mentioned under Cost Includes are not included.
Guides & Staff: Experienced, English-speaking guide and porter service (typically one porter per two trekkers). All guide/porter wages, accommodations, meals, insurance, and government-requir
Permits & Fees: All required trekking permits and entrance fees for national parks, conservation areas, rural municipalities, monasteries, or monuments included in the itinerary.
Safety & Support: First-aid kit with daily health/altitude monitoring (e.g. oximeter) and emergency assistance coordination on the trail.
Taxes & Service Charges: All applicable government taxes and company service or administrative fees.
Transportation: All airport transfers and ground transport (private vehicles, buses, etc.), plus domestic flights specified in the itinerary.
Cost Excludes International Flights: Airfare to/from the destination (unless explicitly stated in the itinerary).
Accommodation: Comfortable twin-sharing rooms in selected hotels, guesthouses, or lodges (with private bathrooms where available) as per itinerary.
Extras & Delays: Additional hotel nights or transport costs due to personal schedule changes or flight delays; optional activities or upgrades (e.g. helicopter flights) not specified above.
Gratuities: Tips or porterage fees for guides, porters, drivers, and other staff (gratuities are not included).
Meal Plans (Board Basis) Plan Includes BB (Bed & Breakfast) Room + daily breakfast (usually buffet-style). HB (Half Board) Room + daily breakfast and one other main meal (usually dinner). FB
Meals & Drinks: Any meals or beverages not listed under the included plan (e.g. lunches or dinners in city/towns), as well as bottled water, soft drinks, alcohol, and snacks.
Personal Expenses: Laundry, Wi-Fi/internet, phone calls, charging fees, extra snacks, souvenirs, and other incidentals.
Visas & Insurance: Entry visa fees, personal travel/medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage.

Itinerary

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Wear comfortable walking shoes-cobblestone streets throughout both squares. Carry cash (NPR) for optional snacks, museum entries, or crafts/souvenirs. Photography is welcome; a small fee may apply inside some temple courtyards. A modest dress is recommended when entering temple premises. The tour is largely outdoors—check the weather during monsoon season (Jun–Aug). The guide and vehicle can be arranged privately for a more flexible pace. Suitable for all ages; wheelchair access is limited due to uneven historic pavement.

Notes

Explore two UNESCO cities in one day: tour Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square (10:00 AM start). See Nyatapola Temple, Krishna Mandir, and traditional arts and crafts.

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