Nepal · DURBAR SQUARES
Three royal squares — Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur — all badly hit in April 2015 and all substantially rebuilt since. The 8 below differ on how many of the three they attempt in a day, whether entry tickets are included, and how much time the itinerary leaves for the reconstruction itself.
Private 6-8 hour tour from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares, plus Golden Temple, with pickup and a local guide.
“We have visited tei cities. Patan and bhaktapur. Our guide, Rajendra Manandhar, was kind, patient and very aknowledges. He told us a lot about the history and also took pictures of us. I can truly reccomend. Thank you for this great experience.”
Sunset rickshaw from Thamel to Asan and Kathmandu Durbar Square, with a guided walk, Durbar Square entry included, small group.
“Excellent tours. He is such a good teacher! We got the bonus of doing the ride during festival and loved seeing the people”
Half-day Kathmandu tour to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa, with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, and kora rituals.
“Spent a wonderful day in Kathmandu visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa with Enticing Himalayas. Everything was well-organized, and our guide Prakriti made the experience memorable with his kindness and deep knowledge of the sites. Truly grateful for his care and insights. Highly recommend this tour with Prakriti!”
5-hour guided loop of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan Durbar Squares. See Hanuman Dhoka, Kumari, Nyatapola, Krishna Mandir with an English guide.
“Had a wonderful tour of Durbar Square! Our guide, Pranav, was truly exceptional—fluent, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and architecture of the place. He explained everything so clearly and made the whole experience memorable. Thank you for the excellent guidance! Highly recommended.”
Celebrate Holi at Kathmandu Durbar Square with a local guide, Holika Dahan ritual, temple sights, color, lunch, and photo time for 6 hours on Mar 2.
4-hour private Bhaktapur Durbar Square tour from Kathmandu: Golden Gate, 55 Jhyale Durbar, Nyatapola Temple, pottery, and squares.
“It’s really nice tour with lots of informations with guide Nilakantha Acharya through Cordial Trek. Thanks a lovely morning . Highly recommended this tour with Nilakantha .”
Half-day guided tour in Kathmandu, from Swambhunath Monkey Temple to Kathmandu Durbar Square, with pickup, English guide, and city views.
“My guide was very difficult to understand. He should not be conducting tours in English. He spoke fast and was close to my face all of the time which was very uncomfortable. I was disappointed with the private tour.”
Chandragiri Hills panoramic cable car views and Kathmandu Durbar Square UNESCO sites on a 6-hour private guided tour with pickup.
Pick the altitude, pick the city, pick the kitchen.
