- Nagarkot - 04:30 am: Your expert Guide A picks you up from your Hotel and drive for Nagarkot. (Approximately 1 hour of car movement)
05:30 am: Reach Nagarkot and enjoy watching Himalayan Sunrise from the Observatory. You can see the magnificent view of the Himalayan Mountains wrapped in a morning glow. Feel magnificent nature and energy of the sun throughout the body.
Enjoy Tea and coffee on local restaurant.
- Changu Narayan - 07:30 am: Begin Changu Narayan Temple sightseeing.
This temple is said to be the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley. Built in the two-tiered pagoda style, the main shrine here is guarded on all sides by pairs of real and mythical beasts – elephants, lions, winged lions and ram-horned griffons – and its roof struts feature some amazingly intricate carvings of Tantric deities. Changu Narayan and its associated buildings were badly affected by the 2015 earthquake however; restoration of the complex is under way.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square - 08:30 am: Drive for Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
09:00 am: Begin your sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Bhaktapur Durbar square is the living representation of how the entire Kathmandu Valley would have looked like during the medieval periods. Its glorious architecture; sky-high temples built in pagoda style- the stairway to the heaven, fine clay pottery, and massive royal courtyards whose existence date back to the 12th century, where devotees, still, celebrate their pre-historic festivals by equal amount of gusto and passion.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square - 11:30 pm: Drive back to Kathmandu.
12:30 pm: Reach Kathmandu Durbar Square, your expert Guide B takes you to Lunch and start sightseeing.
Kathmandu is an incredibly diverse historic city with breathtaking Newari architecture, centuries old Hindu and Buddhist religious sites along with dedicated tourist-friendly accommodations and restaurants. Stepping into Kathmandu is like stepping into another world that everybody should experience at least once in their lifetime.
- Swayambhunath - 02:30 pm: Sightseeing of Swayambhunath Stupa and drive back for Patan Durbar square.
Find peace and prayers on the little hillock of Swaymbhunath in the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley. Also known as the “Monkey Temple” among visitors from abroad, Swayambhunath sits atop its hill, overlooking most parts of the valley. This is a good place to catch panoramic views of the city. The site itself has stood as a hallmark of faith and harmony for centuries. The glory of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started from this point.
- Patan Durbar Square - 04:30 pm: Visit Patan Durbar square and observe its beauty.
Once, an independent and mighty kingdom of the Kathmandu Valley, Patan became a melting pot of two influential religions, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Patan is merely 5 km away from the capital city, Kathmandu, but, despite such proximity, its ‘preserved’ ancestral uniqueness distinguishes Patan as a different environment to experience in a short travel. Patan is also known as Lalitpur, “City of Beauty”, and its unique Durbar Squares, temples, alleys, cuisine, hospitality and religious tolerance justify the pre-historic status of the city.
06:00 pm: Finish the sightseeing and Hotel drop.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- All entrance fees included
- Complimentary lunch
- Travel in comfort with a private vehicle
- Knowledgeable tour guides
- Tea and coffee provided
- Tips
- Additional sites entrance fees
If you’re pressed for time and uncertain about what to see in the Kathmandu valley in a single day, this tour is for you. Experience the breathtaking sunrise from Nagarkot tower, behold Nepal’s oldest active temple at Changu Narayan, navigate the streets of Bhaktapur Durbar square, wander around Kathmandu Durbar Square, admire the sculptures at Patan Durbar square, and take in the beauty of the Kathmandu city from Monkey Temple. Two separate tour guides with respective expertise will lead you through different sections of Kathmandu valley effectively. Upon the tour’s completion, we would appreciate your feedback on the most memorable aspects of the tour and which guide you prefer.
- Two different experienced tour guides will take responsibly to show and guide you to two different sector of Kathmandu valley. By booking this tour, you agreed to provide us the review which part of the day tour and guide were slightly better and you deeply favored.
- Hotel pick up and drop off service outside Kathmandu city ring road in additional cost.
- Pick up time may slightly differ depending upon the sunrise timing in Nagarkot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
