Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour: Medieval Architecture and Himalayan Sunset Views
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12 Ratings
Bhaktapur
Experience the rich medieval architecture of Bhaktapur Durbar Square and witness breathtaking sunset views of the Himalayas in Nagarkot on this day tour from Kathmandu.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square - The guests will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square where they will be able to see 55 Windows Palace, NyatpolTemple, Vatsala Temple, Statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Pottery Square etc. And after that, they will move to Nagarkot Hill-station to observe majestic mountains and sunset.

Itinerary:

01:00 pm: Your Expert guide picks you up form Hotel Lobby and drive to Bhaktapur (about 40 minutes’ drive) and begin Bhaktapur sightseeing.

  • Nagarkot View Tower - 03:30 pm: Moved from Bhaktapur to Nagarkot (about 30 minutes’ drive)

Approach sunset around 05: 00 - 06: 00 pm, Drive back for Kathmandu

07:00 Pm: Drop off at your Hotel.

What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips (For Guide and Driver)
  • Optional excursions (other than those from itinerary)
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a day trip from Kathmandu, encompassing the cultural richness of Bhaktapur and the arresting beauty of Nagarkot village. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, lying 15 km away from Kathmandu, serves as a medieval art and architecture repository showcasing vast numbers of structures, wooden carvings, and enormous pagodas dedicated to various deities. Situated 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot village is one of Bhaktapur District’s most picturesque locales famous for its stunning sunrise and sunset vistas against the Himalayan backdrop. Nagarkot further allows for breathtaking views of Kathmandu Valley from its advantageous position atop 7000 ft above sea level, making it a favorite among hikers.

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
  • Food and drinks (Own expenses)
Location
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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145jeannec
May 16, 2023
Wonderful experience - Wonderful tour with excellent guide Praha Laxmi. She was knowledgeable, professional, friendly and considerate. We loved seeing the town and the beautiful drive up to Nagarkot. Praha also assisted me after I returned home when I had a question about some art I had purchased and was being shipped to me. Great follow up was much appreciated! We also had a good driver who made us feel safe every bit of the way.
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Winter
Apr 29, 2023
Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Sunset - Wonderful tour of Bhaktapur - guide gave us both a great historical tour and a great "slice of life" tour, showing us the real, living side of the town. He was very kind and flexible with us. We then went up to Nagarkot to catch the sunset. Unfortunately it was too hazy to see much, but the tour itself was great and the guide was very friendly. Highly recommended!
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Michelle_b
Nov 6, 2022
Excellent tour and end to the day! - We did this tour the day after the sunrise tour, and it was a great choice! Rahgu picked us up at the hotel and took us to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, where he gave a wonderful history lesson, and plenty of time to explore ourselves. We didn't take as long as we could have, and we didn't eat lunch (because we had eaten lunch at the hotel), so we ended up having a decent amount of time to kill up at Nagarkot. But Rahgu gave us plenty of information, clarified some questions we had from the day before, and, generally, was a wonderful host! The ride back to our hotel was made even better by the sight of so many homes decorated for Diwali! It was like whole neighborhoods decorated for Christmas in the US.
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Abhimagarwal
Aug 29, 2022
Amazing experience - Amazing experience with the guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Showed us to all parts of the temple and the shopping areas.
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Basak_s
Apr 21, 2022
Half day cultural and natural attractions - Seeing Bhaktapur is worth a visit. Tour guide 'Rajat' was very friendly, a powerful communicator, well-organized, and has in-depth knowledge. After heading to Nagarkot, enjoy your beer at the sunset.
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Mohammedarfadurb
Feb 29, 2020
Perfect organisation for a holiday to remember - We had the most memorable family tour with Nagarkot Sunset tour. We felt everything was great, our guide Mr. Rajat and driver truly cared about us which was amazing. They did their best to make the trip remarkable. This journey was something we will cherish for many years to come. We will cherish the comfort and beauty of Bhaktapur and temples, we learned the history from our competent guide. later on he took us to buy local Pashmina Shawls, famous wooden home decorative items & etc. It was one of the best trips in our life. Read less
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Alim_a
Jan 24, 2020
Fantastic sunset views - Fantastic tour. A very knowleable tour guide. Sunset views are fantastic. Professionalism and puncticulaty are commendables. Prepare yourself to very bad roads. You will have fantastic body massage caused by the car. Also attention to the cold weather although the temperature was around 6 deg. C.
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Perrygavin
Aug 11, 2019
Solo Trip and Day Tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot - I had a great experience overall with this tour. I was contacted prior to arrival to confirm my pick up location and time of pick up which made me feel comforted as I was arriving for the first time in a new country by myself, all through messaging via trip advisor. When I arrived to Nepal I purchased a SIM with plenty of data (under 4 dollars) and messaged the tour guide via trip advisor to pass along my Nepali number. The tour guide called me again 15 minutes before pick up and was there on time waiting for me outside my Air BnB. The driver and tour guide were very friendly and made me comfortable. When we arrived in Bhaktapur, myself and the guide walked around the ancient city. He lives in Bhaktapur and obviously knew the sites and it’s history very well. He did help wave off a few people trying to sell things or ask you for money (with the exception of some school children who I was happy to give a few rupees too, in which I received a certificate for my small donation, I am a teacher and I like to do this, all my choice). Besides the main tourist sites, we also went to a traditional art school (my choice to go) where I purchased a beautiful painting. We also visited a wood carving museum (free entry, and no one asking you to purchase anything after). We also went to a local shop where the guide bought me some of Bhaktapur’s famous yogurt. After a few hours in Bhaktapur we went back to our driver and car, who was waiting for us, and continued to drive to Nagarkot. Going up to Nagarkot, we stopped at a few look out places to take pictures. When we arrived to the top it started to rain (I did go during the rainy season and was well aware that it may rain or be cloudy blocking mountain views). After going to the view points I decided I wanted to go back before sunset as it was raining. Nagarkot was still beautiful to experience, the villages you pass through and beautiful scenery was worth the trip alone, with or without snowcapped Himalayan views. After leaving Nagarkot I was brought back to my AirBnB just after dark. Overall, I had a great experience with my tour, the sites I saw, the tour guide and driver. I would recommend this tour to any traveller who likes t have things planned and booked in advance and sent confirmations to make them feel comfortable.
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Leni.hester
Nov 18, 2017
We had a great time on this tour... - <p>We had a great time on this tour! Our guide was helpful and fun. I feel like we got a lot packed into one day. Bhaktapur was gorgeous, though it was sad seeing all of the damage done by the earthquake. The view from the tower at Nagarkot was fantastic!</p>
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Curtis_f
May 3, 2022
Great tour but no sunset - Had a great walk on tour. Would have been better if it did not rain and was not able to see the sunset.
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