Golden Triangle Tour: Explore Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan Highlights

$559
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3 days
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About This Tour

This is a 3 days sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley. Explore rich ancient cultures, ancients temples, Stupas, Vihars, religious shrines, Newari settlements of three nearby medieval Kingdoms, namely Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. Spare yourself the hassle of juggling itineraries, guides, drivers, vehicles, entrance fees.

Visit UNESCO listed World Heritage sites which includes Pashupatinath temple, Boudanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Enjoy magnificent Himalayan Mountain view from Nagarkot Hill station. Wonder around Bhaktapur Durbar square where the past still remains alive. Discover Changu Narayan Temple, considered to be the oldest remaining temple in Nepal.

Stroll around two ancient towns Bungmati and Kirtipur to observe newari settlements, houses, and their day to day lifestyle. Finally admire Patan the city of fine arts with durbar, vihars, alleys, courtyards.

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Max People
10

Inclusions

Hotel pick up and drop
All transfer in private vehicle
Guide fee
Entrance fees

Exclusions

Any meals and drinks
Extra monuments entrance fees
Tips

Tour Plan

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Day 1 : Full day Kathmandu city sightseeing

Your expert English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:00 am with their luxurious vehicle to take you for your sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. First, stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmadu Durbar Sqaure is one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace. After that, head to Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath, also known as the "Monkey Temple", is situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main stupa represent wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Sutpa represents the entire world.  Then, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, is the largest stupa in the world and is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Boudhanath is on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.  After then head to Pashupatinath. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati River to the eastern side of Kathmandu. Believed to be built by Supuspa Deva, a Licchivi King, Pashupatinath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. The two levels of the roof are made of copper with a gold coating and they have a gold pinnacle. The inner sanctorum is the place where the main idol is placed, and the outer sanctorum is an open corridor like space.

Day 2 : Full day Bhaktapur city with Nagarkot sunrise and Changu Narayan Temple sightseeing

Your expert Guide picks you up from your Hotel and drive for Nagarkot. (Approximately 1 hour of car movement). 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. Begin Changu Narayan Temple sightseeing, the ancient Hindu temple of Changu Narayan is located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu. This shrine is dedicated to lord Visnu and held in special reverence by the Hindu people. This temple is considered to be the oldest temple in the history of Nepal. Drive for Bhaktapur Durbar Square 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.

Day 3 : Full day Patan with Bungmati and Kirtipur sightseeing

Your expert English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel with their luxurious vehicle to take Bungmati your first sightseeing stop for the day. See traditional houses and experience a culture reminiscent of medieval times. Visit the Rato Machhendranath and see master woodcarvers at work. Admire the traditional houses and centuries-old traditions of Bungamati. Visit the Rato Machhendranath Temple, dating back to the 16th century. Then drive to Patan Durbar square which takes around 45 minutes. Patan is 5 km away from, Kathmandu, but, despite such proximity, its 'preserved' ancestral uniqueness distinguishes it as a different environment to experience in a short travel. Patan is a melting pot of two religions, Hinduism, and Buddhism. 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. At last drive to Kirtipur, located on a hill to the southwest of central Kathmandu is one of several ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley that were once independent, but now make up part of greater Kathmandu. Kirtipur is thought to be one of the oldest settlements in the valley. It’s a prime destination to learn about the Newar people, who are one of Nepal’s many distinct ethnic groups and the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Pick up and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road is offered. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
  • Kindly provide us the name of Hotel for pick up service in advance.
  • We offer pick up service from hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road.

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