Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Walking Heritage Tour
Nagarkot is a wonderful viewpoint located 32km east of Kathmandu city. The glimpse of the first sunrays hitting the panoramic Himalayas is the start of our trip. We can see many mountains like Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, and many more including Kathmandu city and Shivapuri National Park. After the sunrise ride towards the city of Bhaktapur for a new tour designed to walk in the nooks and crannies of Bhaktapur city and witness 15 major ponds of Bhaktapur. The 15-ponds tour in Bhaktapur offers a demanding walk around Bhaktapur city, visiting the large humidifier built centuries ago. There were many ponds in Bhaktapur, but now counts to 33. From the 33 ponds, we will take you to 15 major ponds. We will walk through the untraveled corners of Bhaktapur city and visit the major ponds in Bhaktapur along with visit of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu valley.
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Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Walking Heritage Tour
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Nagarkot View Tower
Our first destination is Nagarkot View Tower. Get ready before dawn and you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to Nagarkot View Tower for a beautiful sunrise and panoramic view of Himalayan ranges like Mahalangur (Everest) range, Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Numbur range, and Rolwaling range of Nepal along with view of Shivapuri National Park and Kathmandu. After sunrise, we will drive to the city of Bhaktapur.
BhaktapurPass-by Only
Bhaktapur is an old city in Kathmandu Valley. Famous for the ancient architecture, temples, wood crafts, red stoned roads, and local curd, Bhaktapur is an open museum. There are many Newar in the area, with various community festivities celebrated throughout the year. With Bhaktapur Durbar Square as a heritage site recognized by UNESCO and listed as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nepal, there is always the flow of national and international tourists in the city of Bhaktapur. We will visit the major ponds/pokharis in Bhaktapur city. Some of those ponds are Jela Pokhari, Khancha Pokhari, Nhade Pokhari, Kumari Pokhari, Laiko Pokhari, Mangal Pokhari, Kadha Pokhari, Degamana Pokhari, Tekha Pokhari, Bhajuya Pokhari, Rani Pokhari, Siddha Pokhari, Guhye (Na Pukhu) Pokhari, Bal Maasan Pokhari, and Kaldaha Pokhari along with many small and community temples like Maheshwori temple and Chupinghat Mahadev temple built in various chowks and corners.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is filled with many unique landmarks and buildings. Some of the noted structures are: Nyatapola temple, 55 windows palace, Vatsala Temple, Siddhi Laxmi Temple, and Golden Gate. Let us explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square and see why this royal courtyard has been deemed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way you can try the local curd made in Bhaktapur famous throughout Kathmandu valley.
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- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional tour guide
- Meals and personal contributions
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We do not recommend this trip for child and infants.
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We pick up all travelers inside Kathmandu including Bouddha area.
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