Bhaktapur and Panauti 7-Hour Day Trip from Kathmandu
by Royal Mountain Travel
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The tour highlights a visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval Newari architecture and active traditional crafts. Bhaktapur was the Kathmandu Valley’s most powerful kingdom between the 14th and 16th centuries and still features caste-based neighborhoods centered around old ponds used for daily and religious activities. The city’s local economy relies on pottery, metalwork, art, and woodwork, which have been practiced since the 12th century. The second part of the trip explores Panauti, a quiet town with well-preserved temples and restored Rana-era mansions. Panauti lies at the meeting point of three rivers: Brahmayani, Roshi, and Punyabati. Agriculture, metalwork, and a rice terrace landscape reflect the local lifestyle. The town contains Hindu temples, including the 12th to 13th-century Indreshwor Mahadev Temple, a three-story pagoda-style shrine dedicated to Shiva, featuring three main gates and six tundals. Festivals such as the 12-year Makara Mela, Swosthani Purnima, and Shivaratri are celebrated here. This about 7-hour day trip includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide. Entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately. Hotel pickup and lunch are also not provided.
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with three large squares filled with shrines, temples, and various activities. It was the capital of the Kathmandu Valley kingdom for 300 years during the 14th to 16th centuries. Despite damage from earthquakes and rebuilding, it retains a medieval atmosphere with caste-based neighborhoods centered on ponds used for drinking, washing, and religious ceremonies. Local people work mainly as farmers or in traditional crafts such as pottery, metalwork, art, and woodwork, which have been important since the 12th century to support trade between Tibet and India.
180 min
Panauti, Nepal
Panauti was a medieval commercial town now known for its calm atmosphere. It features well-preserved backwaters and restored Rana mansions alongside several temples. The town is located where the Brahmayani, Roshi, and Punyabati rivers meet. Agriculture, metalwork, and rice terraces illustrate the local culture and lifestyle. Important sites include the Indreshwor Mahadev Temple from the 12th to 13th centuries, a three-story pagoda-style temple dedicated to Shiva, with three main gates and six tundals. Festivals celebrated here include the 12-year Makara Mela, Swosthani Purnima, and Shivaratri.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Bhaktapur and Panauti 7-Hour Day Trip from Kathmandu
by Royal Mountain Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$68Overview
The tour highlights a visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval Newari architecture and active traditional crafts. Bhaktapur was the Kathmandu Valley’s most powerful kingdom between the 14th and 16th centuries and still features caste-based neighborhoods centered around old ponds used for daily and religious activities. The city’s local economy relies on pottery, metalwork, art, and woodwork, which have been practiced since the 12th century. The second part of the trip explores Panauti, a quiet town with well-preserved temples and restored Rana-era mansions. Panauti lies at the meeting point of three rivers: Brahmayani, Roshi, and Punyabati. Agriculture, metalwork, and a rice terrace landscape reflect the local lifestyle. The town contains Hindu temples, including the 12th to 13th-century Indreshwor Mahadev Temple, a three-story pagoda-style shrine dedicated to Shiva, featuring three main gates and six tundals. Festivals such as the 12-year Makara Mela, Swosthani Purnima, and Shivaratri are celebrated here. This about 7-hour day trip includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide. Entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately. Hotel pickup and lunch are also not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with three large squares filled with shrines, temples, and various activities. It was the capital of the Kathmandu Valley kingdom for 300 years during the 14th to 16th centuries. Despite damage from earthquakes and rebuilding, it retains a medieval atmosphere with caste-based neighborhoods centered on ponds used for drinking, washing, and religious ceremonies. Local people work mainly as farmers or in traditional crafts such as pottery, metalwork, art, and woodwork, which have been important since the 12th century to support trade between Tibet and India.
180 min
Panauti, Nepal
Panauti was a medieval commercial town now known for its calm atmosphere. It features well-preserved backwaters and restored Rana mansions alongside several temples. The town is located where the Brahmayani, Roshi, and Punyabati rivers meet. Agriculture, metalwork, and rice terraces illustrate the local culture and lifestyle. Important sites include the Indreshwor Mahadev Temple from the 12th to 13th centuries, a three-story pagoda-style temple dedicated to Shiva, with three main gates and six tundals. Festivals celebrated here include the 12-year Makara Mela, Swosthani Purnima, and Shivaratri.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.