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Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu: UNESCO-Protected City and Wonders Of Nature
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Kathmandu
Take pleasure in a 7-hour excursion to Bhaktapur and Panauti. The UNESCO-governed Bhaktapur city is a splendid display of arts and crafts from the medieval period. Conversely, Panauti presents a wonderful opportunity to appreciate not only architectural brilliance, but also the marvels of nature.
Take pleasure in a 7-hour excursion to Bhaktapur and Panauti. The UNESCO-governed Bhaktapur city is a splendid display of arts and crafts from the medieval period. Conversely, Panauti presents a wonderful opportunity to appreciate not only architectural brilliance, but also the marvels of nature.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square - Bhaktapur, an important and fascinating World Heritage Site, made up of three large squares filled with shrines, temples and activity; Bhaktapur is the essential Newari city with some of the finest architecture in Nepal. In its heyday (14th-16th centuries) Bhaktapur was the most powerful of the Kathmandu Valley kingdoms…
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square - Bhaktapur, an important and fascinating World Heritage Site, made up of three large squares filled with shrines, temples and activity; Bhaktapur is the essential Newari city with some of the finest architecture in Nepal. In its heyday (14th-16th centuries) Bhaktapur was the most powerful of the Kathmandu Valley kingdoms and its capital for 300 years.
Despite earthquakes and frequent rebuilding, Bhaktapur today retains a medieval feel; its neighborhoods are still caste oriented and centered around the old ponds or tanks (built to store water for drinking, washing and religious ceremonies) and which continue as a social focal point. Local people here are predominantly farmers or engaged in the traditional crafts of pottery, metalwork, art and woodwork which have supported the city since its establishment in the 12th century to service the trade route between Tibet and India and remain active industries. A fascinating place to explore!
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle as per group size
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle as per group size
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
- Entrance fee is applicable to children 10 years and above
- Please be informed that, entrance fee is not included
- Entrance fee is applicable to children 10 years and above
- Please be informed that, entrance fee is not included
Location
Royal Mountain Travel
Lal Durbar Marg
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(178 Ratings)
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Maditaselina_h
Oct 6, 2025
Very great tour - It was really a great tour, we had the choice of whether to have lunch with a local family. The food was really great and you get an insight into the lives of the people there.
In the cities themselves we had a lot of time to look at everything in peace.
Our Guidin explained a lot about culture, life and the buildings! Really a great experience for small money
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Steve_b
Sep 27, 2025
Great day tour, Bhaktupar is the most expensive of the Durbar squares but that’s because it’s a whole UNESCO list town. - Really enjoyed this tour, Bhaktupar is easily the best of the three available. Mainly as it’s a whole town, not just a square and so MUCH less touristy. Panauti was a really interesting addition too, an authentic village.
Highly recommend!
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Renee_h
Jul 29, 2025
Memorable Tour! Wonderful Guide - Monica and our driver took me on a fantastic tour. So informative and detailed, tailored to my needs and interests. As a solo traveler, I felt so well taken care of. I loved learning about the history of each town and seeing all the temples. The highlights were definitely visiting the pottery store in Bhaktapur and having homemade lunch at a local homestay in Panauti. Would definitely recommend to solo and groups!
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Craigarious
Jun 20, 2025
A tour well worth doing - We had an outstanding day visiting these two sites with pushpa as our guide. She went way out of her way to make sure that we were happy and that we covered all of the areas we wanted. She took us to some local shops for ceramics, paintings and even singing bowls and we felt the people working there were respectful and not at all pushy. They explained the process and how quality of the items is determined.
She offerred a lunch with a homestay family which we readily accepted. Another great experience.
The car was an electric SUV, modern and clean with a great AC. 🙂
We booked through viator and everything went off without a hitch. A great day.
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Thomaspq4100xo
Apr 23, 2025
Excellent, simply the best - Simply excellent ! Abit is a true passionnante guide, a cultural mediator, professeur of history, explainer of many religious facts regarding hindouisme and bouddhisme and has a lot of anecdotes to share. I came to find a tour guide, i found the best one on the world and a New friend ! Driving was excellent too.
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Panu_k
Apr 19, 2025
The trip Bhaktapur and... - The trip Bhaktapur and Panauti was the highlight of our visit in Katmandu.
Our guide Puspa and driver Shanti did an excellent job by tailoring the day for our needs and interests.
Absolutely one of the best day trips we’ve ever had!
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329panuk
Apr 18, 2025
Excellent guide - The trip Bhaktapur and Panauti was the highlight of our visit in Katmandu.
Our guide Puspa and driver Shanti did an excellent job by tailoring the day for our needs and interests.
Absolutely one of the best day trips we’ve ever had!
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Anna_t
Apr 5, 2025
Very interested visit... - Very interested visit must to do in Nepal. Both cities are a real diamonds to visit in Nepal. Kalpana the guide gave very detailed explanations about architecture, history and life in Nepal. Very professional and kind. I really enjoy the visit with her. Sandy the driver is very professional and careful. Thank you to both kind ladies.
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Dream13083577797
Mar 19, 2025
Panauti and Bhaktapur calmly - Very nice and interesting trip. The guide is good, knowledgeable, very nice and helpful. Great driver!! Experience that I recommend
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Volkera836
Mar 16, 2025
Extraordinary experience with our guide Puspa and driver Shanti. - We spent two whole days with our guide Puspa and Shanti (driver) to explore Kathmandu and the Kathmandu valley. Puspa was extremely experienced and knowledgeable. She was very warmhearted and easy to talk to. By chatting to her we learned a lot about Nepalese family life, culture and authentic food. Shanti was an excellent and reliable driver and easily navigated out of difficult traffic situations. Both are highly recommended and surely will make your trip a very special one. We enjoyed every second.
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