Bhaktapur Heritage City Tour: Explore the Rich Cultural Heritage of Newar Community in Kathmandu
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Bhaktapur
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Newar community on a Bhaktapur Heritage City Tour. Explore UNESCO-listed sites, unique architecture, and traditions with an insightful guide.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bhaktapur - Leaving Kathmandu and heading towards Bhaktapur. The drive from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Arrival in Bhaktapur: Once you reach Bhaktapur, meet your guide who will accompany you throughout the tour. Bhaktapur is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, temples, and vibrant cultural heritage.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Begin your tour at Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the heart of the city. This square is home to numerous ancient temples, palaces, and architectural wonders. Your guide will provide insights into the history, art, and culture of the square and its landmarks. Explore attractions like the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, and Golden Gate.

Bhaktapur Museum: Visit the Bhaktapur Museum to delve deeper into the city’s history and culture.

Explore the Streets: Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of Bhaktapur.

What's Included
  • Round trip transfer by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Private trip
  • English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees of USD $13 per person
  • Gratitude (Optional)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Vibrant Cultural Legacy: Bhaktapur is celebrated for its excellently maintained medieval design, standing as a living historical center. This city proudly displays the abundant cultural legacy of the Newar people along with their distinct Newari design, woodcraft, ceramics, and customs. A visit to Bhaktapur gives an opportunity to personally experience this legacy and comprehend its importance.

World Heritage Site by UNESCO: Bhaktapur is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, indicating its exceptional worldwide value. The architectural marvels, ancient shrines, and historic plazas of the city have earned recognition for their cultural and historical significance. Being part of a UNESCO-protected site enhances the prestige and uniqueness of the visit.

Informed Tour Guide: The presence of a well-informed guide makes the tour more special. The guide will narrate tales, legends, and historic details, offering a more profound understanding of Bhaktapur’s cultural and architectural prominence.

Location
Bhaktapur
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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963subashp
Sep 4, 2020
A visit to Bhaktapur world heritage site - It was a dream come true. I always wanted to explore real Bhaktapur and with my own mind. Great hospitality and service. Exploring Nayatapola temple and local Newark cuisine was my favourite part of the trip. Highly recommended!
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Taraki9037dx
Jul 5, 2020
I enjoyed alot and get chance to know about Bhatapur durbar square and museum as well. - My favourite part is that i like the way of guidence and service was awesome as well.Guidance guide me and make my day memorable of ancient heritage of bhaktapur.
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Shrutisq8991ku
Jul 4, 2020
Bhaktapur vist - Walking around the bhaktapur durbar square feels lyk heaven... The people, the street, the smells dat comes frm the ancient dhoop brings peace frm inner.. I highly recommend to visit this place once 😃😃
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Nisheshp2020
Jul 4, 2020
Visit to bhaktapur durbar square - One of the great place to visit inside kathmandu valley ,lots of fun as well as the guide was also so friendly.
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775sujana
Jul 3, 2020
"HITORY OF PAST " - bhaktapur city was amazing and beautiful place to visit and hang out.with the very informative tour guides learned a lot of historic facts and saw historic architecture
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219nishang
Jul 2, 2020
Bhaktapur city tour - -we had booked a bhaktpur herirage tour and it was so enjoyable , we observed the ancient bhaktpaur city with the tasty ju ju dhau , the guide was very friendly and good recommended to all
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066aayanm
Jun 26, 2020
Amazing city - Bhaktapur city was amazing piece of history and historic architecture. With the very informative tour guide, I learned a lot about a client Nepalese kingdom and what was the lifestyle of the Royals. I loved juju dhau, traditional newari yogurt i had there.
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Monub328
Jun 21, 2020
Visit to bhaktapur - The bhaktapur heritage city tour is just amazing , observed different culture , good guide and he was friendly too
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