Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Walking Heritage Tour
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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.
Bhaktapur
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.
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Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Walking Heritage Tour
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What‘s Included
Private transportation
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Professional tour guide
Meals and personal contributions
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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