Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu
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Is Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu worth booking?
Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu is a 5-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $15 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 352 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (352)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $15 per person
The day trip to Bhaktapur and Nagarkot from Kathmandu takes you to the ancient city of Bhaktapur and the most popular Himalayan viewpoint closer to Kathmandu City 'Nagarkot hill station'. This tour is designed for travel
What you get
- All Taxes
- Professional English speaking tour guide.
- Private transportation with air condition
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by a private vehicle.
About this experience
The day trip to Bhaktapur and Nagarkot from Kathmandu takes you to the ancient city of Bhaktapur and the most popular Himalayan viewpoint closer to Kathmandu City 'Nagarkot hill station'. This tour is designed for travelers who have a limited time in Nepal but still want to explore the natural, cultural and traditional monuments of the cities including viewing most spectacular Himalayan panorama including Mt. Everest. Witness age-old Nepalese culture, tradition, art and architecture, daily farming life of people living closer to the Kathmandu City during your visit. Note: From Nagarkot, mountain views are only visible when the weather is clear and without clouds.
What's included
Included
- All Taxes
- Professional English speaking tour guide.
- Private transportation with air condition
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by a private vehicle.
Not included
- Monuments entrance permit and fees (Total 2000 Rupees per person)
- Personal Expenses, Any meals and drinks.
- Gratuities for guide and driver.
What you'll see and do
Breakfree Adventures - Private Day Tours
Breakfree Adventures are specializing in small group tour & Eco-friendly trekking programs in the Nepal Himalayas. We provide free information on day trips, sight seeing, Everest Mountain flight, everest helicopter tour, cultural tours, wild life jungle safari, adventure tours, trekking, river rafting and tailor-made packages in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Contact us for more details.
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
120 minutes here · Admission not included
55 Window Palace
Located in the center of Bhaktapur Durbar square the 55 window palace, or Palace of Fifty-Five Windows, was built by King Bhupatindra Malla. Today the 55 Window Palace still stands as Bhaktapur's Royal Palace on ceremonial occasions.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Nyatapola Temple
Nyatapola Temple is a 5-storeyed Hindu temple. Meaning is Five Storeys Roofed Temple. Pagoda Style temple located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The temple was erected by Nepali King Bhupatindra Malla during a 7-month period from late 1702 to 1703
30 minutes here
Pottery Square
Hidden down shop-lined alleyways leading south from the curving road to Taumadhi Tole, Potters’ Sq is exactly what you would expect – a public square full of potter's wheels and rows of clay pots drying in the sun. Nearby buildings were damaged by the 2015 earthquake, but life – and pottery – in the square continues. This is the centre of Bhaktapur’s ceramic industry, and it’s a fascinating place to wander around. Several shops sell the finished article, and you can see the firing process at the back of the square, which is lined with mud-covered straw kilns
30 minutes here
Dattatreya Temple
At the east end of Tachupal Tole, the eye-catching Dattatreya Temple was originally built in 1427, supposedly using the timber from a single tree.
30 minutes here
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is the most popular hill station and Himalayan view point closer to Kathmandu City.
60 minutes here
Nagarkot View Tower
Nagarkot view tour offers a great Himalayan panorama including Mt. Everest in a clear day.
30 minutes here
Kathmandu
Drive in Kathmandu valley.
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Kathmandu Valley
Drive in Kathmandu valley.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Bhaktapur, Changu & Nagarkot
Bhaktapur, Changu and Nagarkot: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple, Nagarkot and the Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge. Pickup included
Nagarkot only
Duration: 4 hours: Tour duration will be 3-4 hours depends on traffic condition. Visit Nagarkot only: Visit Nagarkot & Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge. Day tour, Sunrise or Sunset Options Available Pickup included
Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur entrance fee (NPR 2,000 per person) is not included and payable in cash at the ticket counter. Pickup included
Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Sunset
Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Sunset: Bhaktapur entrance fee (NPR 2,000 per person) is not included and payable in cash at the ticket counter. Pickup included
Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Tour
Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Tour: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot, and the Rani Jhula Suspension Bridge. Pickup included
Bhaktapur Durbar Square only
Bhaktapur entrance fee (NPR 2,000 per person) is not included and payable in cash at the ticket counter. Duration: 4 hours: Tour duration will be 3-4 hours depends on traffic condition. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Breakfree Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off services are provided from hotels located in Kathmandu city centers. Additional charges may apply for pick-up or drop-off outside these areas.
- Entrance fees are payable in Nepali Rupees at each site (e.g., NPR 2,000 per person for Bhaktapur). These fees are not included in the tour.
- Feel free to take a lunch break during the tour. Consult with your guide for recommendations on highly recommended restaurants, and enjoy a wonderful dining experience.
- From Nagarkot, mountain views are only visible when the weather is clear and without clouds.
- Please carefully confirm your selected package, including inclusions and exclusions, and verify it with your guide before the tour. Also inform them in advance of any special preferences or requirements.
- Nagarkot is famous for Sunrise or Sunset. During the tour, if you wish to go for sunrise or sunset, please inform in advance and we will provide you the pick up time.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 352 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
352 verified traveler reviews for Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour
The tour was very nice, the guide was great, very knowledgeable and answering all the questions I had even outside of the direct context of the tour
Response from the operator: Dear Carneiro, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide’s knowledge and helpfulness. We truly appreciate your kind words! We hope to welcome you back to Nepal again soon! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
via Tripadvisor
Nagarkot and Bhaktapur Tour
Nice experience overall. Deepak was kind and helpful.
Response from the operator: Dear Saurabh, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a nice experience exploring Nagarkot and Bhaktapur with Deepak. We truly appreciate your kind words! We hope to welcome you back to Nepal again soon! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
via Tripadvisor
Raj helped us a lotNo complain, 110% satisfied
Excellent razz and bhaktapur
Response from the operator: Dear Makin, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great experience and that Raj took good care of you. We hope to welcome you back to Nepal again soon! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
via Tripadvisor
Tour experience
Had a fabulous time in Bhaktapur and Patan. Wealth of knowledge learned on the tour!
Response from the operator: Dear Rebecca, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Bhaktapur and Patan and found the tour both enjoyable and informative. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Nepal for another memorable adventure soon. Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
Our day with Shankar from Breakfree Adventures was so enjoyable and interesting. Shankar was waiting for us at our hotel at the appointed time and we set off for a wonderful adventure in the mountains. He shared the history of the area on the way, and we got to enjoy a wonderful forrest hike to reach the suspension bridge. We ate lunch at an atmospheric rooftop restaurant in Bhaktapur before exploring the lovely town. I highly recommend this tour. Our experience was made very special by Shankar. Thank you for everything.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring Bhaktapur and Nagarkot with Shankar. It’s great to know you enjoyed the forest hike, suspension bridge, and your time in Bhaktapur. Shankar will be very happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we hope to welcome you again in Nepal soon! Warm regards, Breakfree Adventures Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $15 to $120
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 123
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.
Is Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 352 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu?
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Around 123 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?
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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kathmandu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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