Tour of famous and scenic Nagarkot for stunning Nagarkot sunrise views over a chain of snowcapped mountains all the way towards Everest range with the tour of world heritage sites around Bhaktapur city.
Tour duration from early morning 4: 30 a.m. with two-hour drives and breakfast at Nagarkot with views of mountains an hour tour and then back to your hotel including sightseeing around Bhaktapur for a couple of hours.
Nagarkot Sunrise View tour duration from 4: 30 a.m. to approx 01 p.m. with drive both ways:
Early morning at 4: 30 a.m. our guide will pick you from the hotel lobby for an interesting drive on the outskirt of Kathmandu city heading North East past Bhaktapur city outskirts, as the drive climbs uphill past farm villages to reach at Nagarkot hilltop of 2,100 meter high.
At Nagarkot Sunrise View tower, you can catch the first morning rays and sunrise views over mountain panorama which extends from Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal extend towards the east at Mt. Everest range.
Nagarkot a favorite weekend spot of city folks to escapes the busy hustle/bustle life of Kathmandu, where you will in the midst serene natural surroundings with excellent views of dramatic landscapes and mountains.
Enjoying the sunrise with breakfast in one it’s nice hotels and resorts and then drive downhill towards Bhaktapur an old medieval city retaining its rich heritage of past glory.
Bhaktapur means the city of ‘Devotees’ its ancient name as Bhadgaon,
Detail Itinerary
Early morning at 4: 30 a.m. our guide will pick you from the hotel lobby for an interesting drive on the outskirt of Kathmandu city heading North East past Bhaktapur city outskirts, as the drive climbs uphill past farm villages to reach at Nagarkot hilltop of 2,100 meter high.
At Nagarkot Sunrise View tower, you can catch the first morning rays and sunrise views over mountain panorama which extends from Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal extend towards the east at Mt. Everest range.
Places to visit in Bhaktapur:
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
- Bhaktapur Nytapola Temple
- The Bhaktapur National Art Gallery
- Dattatreya Square with famous peacock window
- Pottery square and market
- Old Changunararyan Temple.
- Picturesque Nagarkot hilltop for views
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Rich in the historical monument, one of the world best Nepal heritage sites reflecting the city's rich culture, art and architectural design, it is also the central setting of the city for architectural monuments and arts.
Famous golden gate entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 windows; the gate is regarded as the world's most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind.
Bhaktapur Nytapola Temple:
One of the highlights of Bhaktapur and the landmark Nytapola Temple meaning 5 storied temples of 30 meter high, the tallest temple of Kathmandu valley. Built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1708 AD, each of its five terraces holds a pair of figures, starting from bottom wrestlers, elephant, lion, griffins, and goddesses.
The Bhaktapur National Art Gallery:
Located within Bhaktapur Durbar Square treasures rare paintings and manuscripts with painted covers and illustrations are found in this museum. The gallery contains brass, bronze, stone and wooden images of medieval art tradition of Nepal. The gallery is closed on Thursday and public holidays.
Bhairavnath Temple of Bhaktapur:
Originally built as one-story pagoda during King Jagat Jyoti Malla period, later changed into a three-story temple in 1718 A.D. by King Bhupatindra Malla, this temple now stands for its artistic grandeur. Bhairavnath temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairab - the god of Terror.
Dattarya Temple:
Built-in 1427 AD, the temple is said to have been built from a single tree visit a monastery having exquisitely carved peacock windows located near the temple area.
Pottery square and market:
Around Bhaktapur there are two main pottery area, the first pottery square is at Suryamadhi east from Dattarya temple square, it is the oldest pottery square, another pottery place leads south from the Nytapola square at Talako’s Potter’s Square walking along interesting markets side streets the pottery is in full blaze, the wide-open brick courtyard with a mix of small grey and brownish-red clay pots, where each pot is examined by hand before being turned to face the sun at new angle or dipped into a bucket of colored water.
Observe the craftsman on wheels shaping the clay in a finely tuned system of human pottery rotation from past centuries of an old tradition.
After an exciting and impressive tour of Bhaktapur, our day tour completes with a drive back to Kathmandu and to your respective hotels by mid-afternoon around 01 p.m.
Cost Information
Cost Includes
- All Transport by Private Vehicles.
- Excellent Guide
- Entrance Fee
Cost Excludes
- Food and Drinks
Equipment
- Warm Clothes
