KATHMANDU · NEPAL
Nepal’s standout trips.
The 15 most popular bhaktapur tours in Nepal. The ones worth building a trip around, with prices, timings and who runs them.
Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day tour from Kathmandu: UNESCO Durbar Square, Newari temples, and Himalayan viewpoints with hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Nagarkot gave excellent views of the Himalayas. Bhaktapur was excellent history with many beautiful temples. Guide very knowledgeable.”
See UNESCO Bhaktapur and calm Panauti in one day from Kathmandu, with heritage explanations and a community homestay stop.
“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.”
See Bhaktapur’s main squares, then Patan’s Durbar Square courtyards and wood carvings, finishing at the 12th-century Golden Temple.
“We have visited tei cities. Patan and bhaktapur.”
Private Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur UNESCO sights from Kathmandu, with Thangka school, bottled water, and easy early-morning pacing.
“Good Sunrise hike and tour of bhtakpur. Guide was very nice and spoke good english. Hike was very easy not very tiring but great view point”
Private 6-hour Kathmandu tour linking Patan and Bhaktapur UNESCO squares, temples, palaces, and museums with hotel pickup and a live guide.
“It was a very interesting and informative tour. The guide was punctual, very friendly and competent. We recommend the tour.”
Bhaktapur Durbar Square meets Nagarkot views in one 6-hour day trip from Kathmandu, with an electric ride and light lunch.
Private Nagarkot sunrise and Bhaktapur heritage with hotel pickup, breakfast, temple stops, and early Himalaya views.
“Had to scramble to rearrange our tour without a guide due to Dishanti Festival. On day of our tour we learned we would have a gude. Kasim was a "wonderful" guide to Bhaktapur Durbar. He even treated us to lunch! Best experience ever!”
Kathmandu and Bhaktapur guided tour with Boudhanath Stupa, Navatandham, Nagadesh Vihar and Sankhamul Park. Private, pickup, $70.
“Sabbatical Explore Nepal gave me an truly unforgettable experience of Nepal.”
6-hour guided tour of UNESCO Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares: Golden Temple, palace courtyards, and Newari craft. Hotel pickup included.
A private 8-hour day trip from Kathmandu to UNESCO Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares, plus Patan Museum and key temples.
“Thoroughly recommend this tour. My guide Kabita was super knowledgable in explaining everything we saw. Definitely recommend!”
A private full-day trip from Kathmandu to UNESCO Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Nagarkot hilltop views, with a comfortable AC ride.
“La excursión a Bhaktapur estuvo bien.”
Half-day Bhaktapur Old City tour from Kathmandu with private pickup, Durbar Square temples, pottery and pond stops. Entry fees extra.
“Rabina was a welcoming and knowledgeable guide. She clearly explained all aspects of the history and culture that shaped Bhaktapur. She accommodated my needs as a solo traveler and was always friendly and fun to be with.”
A full day from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha and Panauti, with UNESCO sights, Himalayan views, and a Shiva statue stop.
“We visited 3 sites by electric car. It was raining hard to visit Panauti. The driver was very careful and the guide attentive. This beautiful day ahead.Auto-translated”
Half-day guided trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Naytpola Temple, 55 Window Palace, and Newari culture.
Sunrise from Nagarkot, then Bhaktapur UNESCO with temples, pottery and Thanka art. Private transport, English guide, from $55.
“Simply amazing!! Praskash made this trip to Nepal so comfortable and took care of everything that we needed! Highly recommend his tours!”
The valley's old cities, the high Himalaya, and every way to see them.
