Bhaktapur Heritage Excursion: Explore 20 Ancient Ponds and Monumental Sites
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Bhaktapur
Embark on a demanding 8-hour excursion through Bhaktapur's ancient ponds and monumental sites. Discover preserved structures and delve into the rich heritage of this museum city.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bhaktapur - The main attraction of this trip are the corners and alley ways of the Bhaktapur city which includes many ponds and smaller temples which are located along the way. And also, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square as a whole experience. The first stop is Maheshowri temple. You will visit many ponds like Jela Pokhari, Khancha Pokhari, Nhade Pokhari, and Kumari Pokhari. Then a quick stop at Chupinghat Mahadev Temple and other major ponds in Bhaktapur like Laiko Pokhari, Mangal Pokhari, Kadha Pokhari, Degamana Pokhari, Tekha Pokhari, Bhajuya Pokhari, Rani Pokhari, Siddha Pokhari, Guhye (Na Pukhu) Pokhari, Bal Maasan Pokhari, Kaldaha Pokhari, Indrayani Pokhari, Bhandarkhal Pokhari, Sundhara Pokhari, Taleju Pokhari, and Nag Pokhari along with major attraction of Bhaktapur Durbar Square such as Nyatapola temple, 55 windows palace, Vatsala Temple, Siddhi Laxmi Temple, and Golden Gate.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Professional and Licensed Guide
  • Entrance fees to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks not mentioned in the inclusion section
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This trip to 20 ponds, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, is a visit to many corners of this museum city. Although it is a demanding tour where you must walk for at least 8 hours, the findings of many preserved structures in every nook and cranny makes the trip worth it. This will be a first-time tour into the deep part of Bhaktapur city, showcasing its heritages and monumental structures along with the ponds that existed for centuries is the main aim of this trip.
In this package, we have included the 20 ponds, and the UNESCO Heritage Site of Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, built centuries ago during and after the Malla regime. You will enter the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, but the star of this trip are the ponds in Bhaktapur. The ponds are in various locations distributed over 10 km throughout Bhaktapur city. After reaching Bhaktapur, you will walk from one pond to another with a lunch break during the hike. The trip usually starts at 8 in the morning and ends after 8 hours at most.

  • This is a demanding trip with at least 8 hours of walk in Bhaktapur city.
Location
Bhaktapur
Cancellation Policy

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

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X869fhlaurenj
May 18, 2023
Get to see the heart of Nepal through its history and people - This was my first experience in Nepal - and it was such a warm welcome from my guide Pakanj. I went on a day tour with him from Kathmandu to Nagarkot and Bhaktapur city. First, we saw the sunrise along the Himalayan mountains ridge line, then a delicious breakfast on the mountain. Afterwards we went on a walking tour of Bhaktapur city and it’s ancient ponds. He showed me not just the history of Bhaktapur, but a glimpse into the everyday life of the residents. I even got to eat authentic Nepalese thali and enjoy the sites and sounds of the city. I felt very safe traveling with Pakanj and it was definitely worth it! I would definitely recommend the trip — I saw a side of Nepali life I wouldn’t otherwise have been able to see if I went on a typical tourist excursion.
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