Private Tour: Explore 3 Durbar Squares in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Culture, religion and traditions come alive with this 8-hour private tour of three of the most popular of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. See temples, palaces, and appreciate beautiful architecture, crafted by Newar artists from several centuries ago.
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Culture, religion and traditions come alive with this 8-hour private tour of three of the most popular of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. See temples, palaces, and appreciate beautiful architecture, crafted by Newar artists from several centuries ago.
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and will proceed to your first stop, Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. This is where the city's kings used to be crowned. There is the old Royal Palace which features a museum, and a chance to see The Kumari or Living Goddess at the Kumari Palace.
Next, head to Patan’s Durbar Square, about 20 minutes away. Patan Durbar Square is once its own separate kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley and is known as the City of Arts. The city’s Durbar Square occupies the smallest amount of land, but is packed with interesting temples and the old royal palace that features a golden door and golden window. The Newari people were renowned for their amazing wood and stone carvings, and there is no better place to see this than in Patan. There is also a tour of the world class Patan Museum, which features excellent examples of art and architecture.
After, you can enjoy lunch at a rooftop restaurant overlooking Patan Durbar Square (at own expense).
Finally, head to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, about 30 minutes from Patan. The ancient city of Bhaktapur has long been a favorite of travelers visiting Nepal. A Newari city rich in art, sculptures and tradition, its ancient streets and temples are like stepping back in time. The city is primarily closed to vehicle traffic, preserving a feeling of times gone by.
The tour begins by passing through the palace of 55 windows, named so because it has 55 incredibly carved and ornate windows. There are numerous temples that surround the palace, a tribute to the strong faith of the Malla Rulers. The road comes to Dattatreya Square with its famed peacock windows. Explore around the main temple along with its various smaller temples of beauty and interest.
The narrow road leaves this beautiful square and continues downhill until arriving at Nyatpole Temple and the surrounding Temple Square. There are many great temples along with huge bells and a large courtyard. The tour ends just beyond Nyatpole Temple Square, passing through the final neighborhoods of Bhaktapur.
The tour ends with a drop-off to your hotel, passing smaller temples until arriving back in Kathmandu.
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and will proceed to your first stop, Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. This is where the city's kings used to be crowned. There is the old Royal Palace which features a museum, and a chance to see The Kumari or Living Goddess at the Kumari Palace.
Next, head to Patan’s Durbar Square, about 20 minutes away. Patan Durbar Square is once its own separate kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley and is known as the City of Arts. The city’s Durbar Square occupies the smallest amount of land, but is packed with interesting temples and the old royal palace that features a golden door and golden window. The Newari people were renowned for their amazing wood and stone carvings, and there is no better place to see this than in Patan. There is also a tour of the world class Patan Museum, which features excellent examples of art and architecture.
After, you can enjoy lunch at a rooftop restaurant overlooking Patan Durbar Square (at own expense).
Finally, head to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, about 30 minutes from Patan. The ancient city of Bhaktapur has long been a favorite of travelers visiting Nepal. A Newari city rich in art, sculptures and tradition, its ancient streets and temples are like stepping back in time. The city is primarily closed to vehicle traffic, preserving a feeling of times gone by.
The tour begins by passing through the palace of 55 windows, named so because it has 55 incredibly carved and ornate windows. There are numerous temples that surround the palace, a tribute to the strong faith of the Malla Rulers. The road comes to Dattatreya Square with its famed peacock windows. Explore around the main temple along with its various smaller temples of beauty and interest.
The narrow road leaves this beautiful square and continues downhill until arriving at Nyatpole Temple and the surrounding Temple Square. There are many great temples along with huge bells and a large courtyard. The tour ends just beyond Nyatpole Temple Square, passing through the final neighborhoods of Bhaktapur.
The tour ends with a drop-off to your hotel, passing smaller temples until arriving back in Kathmandu.
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