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Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Tour Package- 1 Night 2 Days in Nepal
Experience the best of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot with our 1-night, 2-day tour package in Nepal. Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square and enjoy a stay in a mountain view point.
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is bordered to the north by Tibet of the Peoples Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. With an area of 147,181 square Kilometers (56,827 sq mile) and a population of approximately 30.89 million [2023 AD], Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and the 49th most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and the country’s largest metropolitan city. Nepal has certain unique things like 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in One Country,8 out of 14 Highest Mountain Peaks in the World, birth place of goddess Sita, birth place of lord Gautam Buddha, beautiful lakes, different religions, Nepalese cuisine, paradise for trekkers & safer travel destination.
Nepal is of roughly trapezoidal shape, 800 kilometer (500 mile) long and 200 kilometer (125 mile) wide in average. See List of territories by size for the comparative size of Nepal. Nepal is commonly divided into three physiographic areas: the Mountain, Hill, Siwalik region and Terai Regions. These ecological belts run east-west and are vertically intersected by Nepal’s major, north to south flowing river systems. The southern lowland plains or Terai bordering India are part of the northern rim of the Indo-Gangetic plains. They were formed and are fed by three major rivers: the Koshi, the Narayani, and the Karnali. This region has a subtropical to tropical climate.
Climate from June to August the monsoon time and only city to city based tour we recommend. The post-monsoon period from September to November is considered best time in Nepal. It will be clean air and excellent mountain views can be seen. Days are warm and sunny, although nights become increasingly cool. Winter time from December to February is dry and clear with temperatures dropping below freezing especially at high altitudes places, although in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini it can still sometimes reach a pleasant 25C. Spring (March to May) is warmer and considered second high season for tour is a particularly beautiful time to visit as the rhododendrons and the orchids are in flower.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1401m above sea level. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaun. Which lies 14 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square), the whole area is informally known as the Bhakapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley.
The Lion Gate
Dating as far back as 1696 A.D., this gate is guarded on either side by two huge statues of lions. Alongside there are two stone images of Bhairab (the dreadful aspect of Shiva) and ugrachandi (the consort of Shiva in her fearful manifestation).
The Golden Gate
This is said to be the most beautiful and richly moulded specimen of its kind in the entire world. The door is surmounted by a figure of the goddess Kali and Garuda (mythical man-bird) and attended by two heavenly nymphs. It is also embellished with monsters and other mythical creatures of marvellous intricacy. In the words of Percy Brown, an eminent English art critic and historian, the Golden Gate is ‘the most lovely piece of art in the whole Kingdom; it is placed like a jewel, flashing innumerable facets in the handsome setting of its surroundings’. The gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla and is the entrance to the main courtyard of the palace of fifty-five windows.
The Palace of Fifty-five Windows
This magnificent Palace was built during the reign of King Yaksha Malla in 1427 A.D., and was subsequently remodelled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls, with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony of fifty-five windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.
The Picture Gallery
The Picture Gallery is of considerable value which contains ancient paintings belonging to the Hindu and Buddhist Tantrism of various periods and descriptions. This gallery is open every day except Tuesday.
The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla
This statue showing King Bhupatindra Maila in the act of worship, can be seen placed on a column facing the palace. Of the square’s many statues, this is considered to be the most magnificent.
Nyatapola Temple
This five story pagoda was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1702 A.D. It stands on five terraces, on each of which squat a pair of figures: two famous wrestlers, two elephants, two lions, two griffins, and Baghini and Singhini – the tiger and the lion goddesses. Each pair of figures is considered ten times stronger than the ones immediately below.
Dattatraya Temple
A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is built in 1427 A.D. Nearby is a monastery with exquisitely carved peacock windows.
Pottery Square
Pottery square as its name means is a square full of pottery works. You can reach there within a few minutes’ walk from Bhaktapur durbar square. This square is not as big as Durbar square but is a hub to do the shopping for Nepalese handicrafts.
Nagarkot is an all year round destination with something to offer for visitors. Though to experience the grandeur of the Himalaya, the best time to visit is during the months of October to December, when the weather is crisp and the sky’s and clear. Spring time during February to May is enchanting time to visit with green valleys and mist shrouded mountain views, at this time of year wildflowers abound, the weather is mild and the villagers busy in the fields.
Nagarkot is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. It is also one of the best place to visit for tourist as it’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest (In clear weather with powerful binocular) to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.
Nagarkot is one of the nearest and most famous Mountain View point from Kathmandu. Enjoy the sunset over the Himalayas. Nagarkot is situated 32 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level. Nagarkot is a popular tourist spot of Nepal. The panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest-if weather permits), can be seen from here). The Himalayan peaks Like Manaslu (8463 in). Ganesh Hinial (7111 in), Langtang (7246 in), ChobaBhanre (60l6 in), Gaurishanker (7134 m) and number (6957 in), are also clearly seen from Nagarkot). After check in Enjoy sunset and relaxation.
Nagarkot also observes the views of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, airport, terraced field, several villages, and Indravati River valley. The most popular hill station near Kathmandu suggests the mountain panorama, tranquil, fresh breeze, various plants, birds, sunrise, sunset, and hiking trails to Changu Narayan, Dhulikhel, Sankhu, Chisapani. From Nagarkot you also see the excellent view of the Indrawati River valley in the east as well as the panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley in the west. The captivating landscapes and hills with the view of the Kathmandu valley make your Nagarkot tour a superb and lifetime memory. The winter months of December, January, and February get overnight temperature zero and snowfalls.
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