Bhaktapur and Nagarkot: Heritage and Hills Tour

Experience the energizing Nagarkot-Changunarayan day hike near Kathmandu. Enjoy lush scenery, stunning sunrise views, and a glimpse into unspoiled ethnic culture and lifestyle.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nagarkot - This 6-hour tour offers an exploration of two of the most enchanting spots near Kathmandu—Nagarkot and Bhaktapur. The adventure starts with a picturesque drive to Nagarkot, a serene hill station celebrated for its sweeping views of the Himalayas. Visitors can relish the crisp mountain air, capture stunning photos, and enjoy the peaceful…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Snacks included
  • Air-conditioned private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Approx. USD 15 / NPR 2000)
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Tips
Additional Information

This activity stands out due to its seamless blend of two iconic experiences—the breathtaking Himalayan views from Nagarkot and the rich history of Bhaktapur Durbar Square—all within a mere 6 hours. Unlike longer excursions, this tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who still desire a profound cultural and scenic experience. With flexible start…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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690sadiqh
Dec 29, 2025
Excellent tour - Asmita is an excellent tour guide , explained every place very well, we had no problems in communication. Our driver Mukti was a very safe driver
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Stevenferdinando
Nov 23, 2025
Good trip to the cultural heart of Nepal - We booked only one day in advance, but we were lucky and it was no problem. Our Guide was very nice and did give us a good explanation of the most important things in Bhaktapur and showed ua the good view from Nagarkot.
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Hazzeljoy
Nov 15, 2025
Nepal tour - This is one of the best tour my friends and I had. We had fun with our tiur guide Punam. It really exceeded our expectation. I loved seeing the people of Nepal and its culture. Highly recommended tour!
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315jonil
Nov 15, 2025
Perfect day tour with friendly tour guides. - Punam, our guide, is very friendly and knowledgeable. She made the tour straightforward, fun and more relaxing. Krishna, our driver, took care of us well. Highly recommend this tour especially if you short time in Kathmandu.
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Janmikhaila
Nov 15, 2025
Highly reccomended - I had an amazing day trip in Nepal! The scenery was breathtaking, Punam was friendly and knowledgeable, and everything was well organized. A perfect way to experience Nepal’s culture and natural beauty in a short time. Highly recommended! krishna the driver was very nice and very accomodating
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Gabimendos
Nov 13, 2025
Good day - We had a very pleasant day with our guide Asmita. The car was very comfortable and the best was Bhaktapur since Asmi explained to us a little about the history of the place and we were able to appreciate the place even more. The first spot, Nagarkot, despite having a beautiful view of the mountains, the place itself had nothing interesting. We would have preferred to visit some other spot to appreciate the mountains.
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Markuslf6539cg
Aug 25, 2025
Great trip! - Great trip! Sajina told a lot about the history and culture in Bhaktapur! In Nagarkot we had a magnificent view despite cloudy weather! It was an impressive experience!
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Tankyh2021
Aug 25, 2025
Sajina made a good trip a great trip - My guide, Sajina, and the driver arrived at the hotel on time, in fact a few minutes early. Sajina started by saying that i should not be afraid of asking any questions I wanted and she was really helpful in answering, even if they were to do with Nepal in general rather than specifically about the tour. After about 30 minutes we picked up other guests and she then started to explain specifically about the history of the Bhaktapur. Her enthusiasm and passion made everything really enjoyable. Unfortunately when we got to Nagarkot the clouds started to come in but not before we'd had brilliant views of the valley below. We were alsotaken to the suspension bridge whichisagreatexperience. . I would certainly recommend the trip.
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Cel8hersel
Jul 14, 2025
Backtapur and Nagarkot with Asmita - Our guide, Asmita, completed this tour around our schedule on our last day in Nepal. This was our second tour with her due to her knowledge, warmth, sense of humor, and professionalism. Amik, our driver for both tours, navigated the traffic of Kathmandu and surrounding areas wonderfully. The clouds at the Nagarkot tower did not cooperate for us to see Everest, but we enjoyed tracking planes taking off and landing from the airport and the beautiful views from the tower. My husband, an air traffic controller, really enjoyed this activity. Asmita pulled up FlightRadar for us to know when flights were arriving and departing. It wasn't part of our scheduled tour, but Asmita surprised us with an exploration of the Bageshwori Nagarkot Suspension Bridge on our way to see Backtapur. Watching the river flow below us was awesome! In Backtapur, we saw the historic temples and buildings that are kept as close to the original following rebuilding after multiple earthquakes. Traditional workers are employed to complete the rebuilds. We saw traditional pottery and painting techniques. We enjoyed a tasty, cultural lunch at Golden Eye restaurant located in Backtapur. After our exploration time was concluded, Asmita delivered us to the airport for our flight home. If you are visiting Nepal and searching for activities and tours, Asmita with Luxury Holidays Nepal should be your go-to travel guide and company!
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814liisal
Jun 24, 2025
Bhaktapur and Nagarkot tour - I booked a group tour but was onlyone attending because of the low season. They made the tour anyway just for me! Ram had a lot of knowledge of Bhaktapur's different buildings and history and he showed me all the most important things around. It was a beautiful city whit lots to see and I wished I could have had stayed there for a night. View from Nagarkot was a bit of disappointing as there's a lot of trees covering the sight to the valley. If you are lucky with the mountains, I believe that would change things with that view. Overall really nice half a day in new electric car with a good AC. Big thanks to the driver as well who was most kind with driving slowly down from Nagarkot as I wasn't feeling well on the mountain road.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).