Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Trip from Kathmandu with Pickup

Bhaktapur’s ancient alleys to Nagarkot’s quiet hills in one Kathmandu day

You’ll wander Bhaktapur’s lively squares with a local guide, sip tea by ancient temples, and watch artisans shape clay before heading up to Nagarkot for mountain views (weather willing). With hotel pickup and private transport included, you’ll feel both looked after and free to soak it all in.

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Only Bhaktapur Durbar Square 27 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:45 Guide in English The Bhaktapur entrance fee (NPR 2,000 per person) is not included and is paid in cash at the ticket counter. Bhaktapur only: this option covers Bhaktapur Durbar Square alone. Entrance fees not included: during the tour, cash payment is required for Bhaktapur Durbar Square at NPR 2,000. Duration: 4 hours; the tour takes 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic. Pickup is included.

Nagarkot only 41 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 15:30 Guide in English Nagarkot only: this option covers Nagarkot alone. Duration: 4 hours; the tour takes 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic. Visit Nagarkot only, including Nagarkot and Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge. Day tour with sunrise or sunset options available. Pickup is included.

Sunrise at Nagarkot and Bhaktapur 04:00, 04:15, 04:30 and 04:45 Guide in English The Bhaktapur entrance fee (NPR 2,000 per person) is not included; it is paid in cash at the ticket counter. Entrance fees not included: during the tour, cash payment is required for Bhaktapur Durbar Square at NPR 2,000, Changunarayan Temple at NPR 400, and Rani Jhula Bridge at NPR 100. Pickup is included.

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Sunset at Bhaktapur and Nagarkot 7 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 14:00 Guide in English Entrance fees not included: during the tour, cash payment is required for Bhaktapur Durbar Square at NPR 2,000 and Rani Jhula Bridge at NPR 100. For the Bhaktapur and Nagarkot sunset tour, the Bhaktapur entrance fee (NPR 2,000 per person) is not included and is paid in cash at the ticket counter. Pickup is included.

Nagarkot and Bhaktapur Tour 41 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 15:30 Guide in English Entrance fees not included: during the tour, cash payment is required for Bhaktapur Durbar Square at NPR 2,000 and Rani Jhula Bridge at NPR 100. Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Tour: visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot, and the Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge. Pickup is included.

Bhaktapur, Changu and Nagarkot 34 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 13:00 Guide in English Entrance fees not included: during the tour, cash payment is required for Bhaktapur Durbar Square at NPR 2,000, Changunarayan Temple at NPR 400, and Rani Jhula Bridge at NPR 100. Bhaktapur, Changu and Nagarkot: visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple, Nagarkot, and the Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bhaktapur and Nagarkot views

• Drive in Kathmandu valley
• Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
• See 55 Window Palace
• Visit Nyatapola Temple
• Explore Potters’ Square
• Visit Dattatreya Temple
• Drive to Nagarkot hill station
• Enjoy Himalayan panorama at Nagarkot
• Drive back in Kathmandu valley

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Bhaktapur 2h
2. 55 Window Palace 30m
3. Nagarkot 1h

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle, all taxes covered, plus a professional English-speaking guide leading you through Bhaktapur’s historic sites before driving up to Nagarkot for those mountain views. Just remember lunch isn’t part of the package so maybe bring snacks along for the ride.

Times

• Every day 04:00 04:15 04:30 04:45 05:15 05:45 06:15 06:30 06:45 07:00 07:15 07:30 07:45 08:00 08:15 08:30 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 13:00 13:15 13:30 13:45 14:00 14:15 14:45 15:00 15:15 15:30

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Before you book

Group Private 3 group tours ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

Hands dusted with clay, a man spun his wheel in Potters’ Square while our guide, Suman, waved us closer. I could smell the earth (real, almost damp), and hear the soft clack of pots tapping together as women arranged rows under the sun. We’d started early from Kathmandu, still yawning in the van, but Bhaktapur woke us up fast. Suman pointed out carvings on the 55 Window Palace (“Look for the peacocks!”), and I tried to imagine kings walking here. A kid zipped past with a cricket bat. It all felt lived-in, not staged.

I didn’t expect to get so caught up in watching people just… live. Someone handed me a tiny cup of tea near Nyatapola Temple (spicy and sweet), and an old woman laughed when I tried to thank her in Nepali (I probably said something weird). The air smelled faintly smoky from street-side fires. We wandered through winding lanes until Suman herded us back to the van. He kept saying “Nagarkot is waiting.” The drive twisted out of town. Fields patchworked below us, clouds snagged on distant peaks. I kept craning my neck for a glimpse of Everest but mostly just got mist and birdsong.

Nagarkot itself was quieter than I thought it’d be. The wind felt cold on my cheeks and we all stood there, sort of hushed, hoping for that famous Himalayan panorama you see on postcards. On clear days you can spot Everest, Suman said, but today it was just hints of white behind shifting clouds. Still, there was something about standing above everything with people you barely know but somehow trust after a day like this. I think about that silence sometimes.

Top questions

How long does the Bhaktapur & Nagarkot day trip take?

The tour is a full-day trip from Kathmandu including travel time between locations.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle are included.

Will I see Mount Everest from Nagarkot?

You may see Mount Everest from Nagarkot if the weather is clear without clouds.

Are entry fees or taxes included in the price?

All taxes are included in your booking for this tour.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No lunch is mentioned as included. Only transportation and guide services are specified.

Can infants join this tour?

Yes, infants can join. They may ride in a pram or stroller or sit on an adult’s lap.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the information provided.

What are some highlights visited during this day trip?

You’ll visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, 55 Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, Potters’ Square, Dattatreya Temple, and Nagarkot hill station.