Patan Darbar Square Day Tour

Kathmandu Patan Durbar Square 07 Taleju Bell, Hari Shankar Temple

Overview

Patan, also called Lalitpur – the “City of Beauty” – is the oldest of the Kathmandu Valley’s three royal cities, and its artisans have been famous for bronze casting and woodcarving for centuries. Its Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is perhaps the most harmonious of all, filled with pagodas, stone temples and palace courtyards decorated with some of the finest carving in Nepal. Our Patan Darbar Square Day Tour (about 4 hours) is a private half-day walk with an English-speaking guide, hotel pick-up, entrance fees and mineral water included.

After the short drive across the Bagmati, your guide leads you around the square: the 17th-century stone Krishna Mandir, whose friezes tell the stories of the Mahabharata and Ramayana; the pagodas of Bhimsen and Vishwanath; and the old royal palace with its courtyards – Mul Chowk and Sundari Chowk with its sunken royal bath. The Patan Museum in the palace, one of the best museums in South Asia, displays exquisite bronze and stone sculpture.

You then wander the backstreets to the Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), a 12th-century Buddhist monastery with a gilded facade where young boys serve as temple priests, and to the metal workshops where craftsmen still cast statues by the lost-wax method. It is a fascinating morning of art, faith and daily Newar life.

Why choose this tour?

The finest Newar art and architecture in the Kathmandu Valley.
Private vehicle, guide and entrance fees included.
Time to visit the Patan Museum and artisans’ workshops.

Who is it for?

Art and history lovers, photographers and first-time visitors. The grade is easy, with about 2 km of walking.

ITINERARY IN BRIEF WITH LOCATION MAP

Trip Facts

Tour Code: PTT-NP-DT-03
Duration: 4 Hours
Program Type: Day Tour
Maximum Altitude: 1350
Minimum Pax: 1
Mode of Travel: Car, Jeep, Bus
Start Trip: Kathmandu
End Trip: Kathmandu
Program Grading: Easy

Trip at a Glance

Day 01: Half-day guided tour of Patan Durbar Square, the Golden Temple and artisans' workshops

Trip Highlights

Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The stone Krishna Mandir and its carved friezes
Royal courtyards and the sunken bath of Sundari Chowk
Patan Museum's bronze and stone sculpture
The Golden Temple and lost-wax metal workshops

Itinerary in Details

Day 01Half-day guided tour of Patan Durbar Square, the Golden Temple and artisans' workshops
About 4 hours | Drive 20–30 minutes each way | Altitude: 1,350 m

You are picked up at 9:30 am for the short drive across the Bagmati River to Patan. Your guide leads you around Durbar Square, pointing out the Krishna Mandir's carved friezes and the royal bath of Sundari Chowk, with time in the Patan Museum. Then walk through the backstreets to the Golden Temple, the terracotta Mahaboudha temple and the metal workshops, returning to your hotel around 1:30 pm.
- Local taste: coffee in a café overlooking the square.
- CountryNepal
- Travel ModeDrive: 8 km / 30 min · Drive: 8 km / 30 min
- Places VisitedPatan Darbar Square + Museum, Patan Golden Temple, Patan Mahaboudha Temple

Services Included

Hotel Pick up and Drop off by private vehicle
English speaking guide
Monument/Temples Entrance Fees
Mineral water during the sightseeing
Current Taxes

Services Excluded

Any food and Drinks
Travel /Medical insurance
Extra Transport services
If you need airport pick up (Domestic or International) then Usd 10 or Npr equavalent per person extra which you can pay to our guide or driver.
If you also need airport drop off (Domestic or International) then Usd 10 or Npr equivalent per person extra which you can pay to our guide or driver.
Tipping

Trip Notes

Notes for this tour

Pace and grade: This is an easy sightseeing tour with short walks on uneven stone steps and temple courtyards; it is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Temple etiquette: remove shoes and leather items at the Golden Temple and dress modestly.
Pick-up: the standard start time is 9:30 am from your Kathmandu hotel; other times can be arranged. Airport pick-up or drop-off can be added for about USD 10 per person each way.
What to bring: comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunscreen and some cash for snacks and souvenirs.
Flexibility: the order of sightseeing may be changed to suit festivals, temple closing times, flight schedules or road conditions, without missing any included visits.

If you prefer other Language Guide ( Russian/German/French/Spanish/Hindi/Chinese) , please email us instead of direct booking.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Adult pricing applies to all travelers except for infant
This tour operates daily in all seasons

FAQ

4 Hours. It starts in Kathmandu and ends there. It is a day trip with hotel pick-up and drop-off. The day-by-day itinerary above shows travel times, places visited and meals for each day.

It runs all year. October to December and February to April usually offer clear skies and pleasant temperatures; June to September is the monsoon, with green landscapes but more cloud and rain.

The grade is easy, with a maximum altitude of about 1,350 m. It is suitable for most travellers, including families with children and seniors; walking is mostly short and on paved paths or easy trails.

Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered, remove shoes where asked, walk clockwise around stupas and prayer wheels, and avoid touching offerings. Leather items are not allowed in some Hindu temples.

Hotel Pick up and Drop off by private vehicle; English speaking guide; Monument/Temples Entrance Fees; Mineral water during the sightseeing; Current Taxes.

Any food and Drinks; Travel /Medical insurance; Extra Transport services; If you need airport pick up (Domestic or International) then Usd 10 or Npr equavalent per person extra which you can pay to our guide or driver; If you also need airport drop off (Domestic or International) then Usd 10 or Npr equivalent per person extra which you can pay to our guide or driver; Tipping.

Yes. We run this tour privately for your group on the dates you choose, and we can tailor it – add extra nights, change or upgrade hotels, add activities, flights or a guide in your language (Russian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese or Hindi on request). Just send us your wishes.

A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation. You can enquire through this page, email pigeontravel@gmail.com or contact us on WhatsApp, and we will confirm availability and send a booking confirmation.

If cancel 7 Day before, 10 % will be deducted. If cancel 72 hour before, 20 % will be deducted. If cancel 48 hour before, 25 % will be deducted. If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be deducted. If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund. Please see the Cancellation Policy section for full details.

We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours. Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed). 5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel. Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate. An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.

Your hotel/apartment in downtown Kathmandu.When you book the tour, please mention a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is received, we’ll send you a confirmation voucher/email with our full contact information (Mobile/phone number, email address).In case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details, you can message us at least one day before the trip. Please remember if your hotel is far from the downtown there may be additional charge for pick up for which please email us.

Returns to original departure point included or if you want drop to airport immediately after the trip it is also possible with additional Usd 10 or equivalent in Nepalese Rupees per person.

You can show email/WhatsApp/Viber confirmation message from us to our guide for this tour.

In this case, We can communicate such a information in advance and fix the pick up and drop off point. Our WhatsApp/Viber number is +977 9851027024 . Email: pttnepal@gmail.com Website: www.pigeontravels.com

It's the city of fine arts, quieter than Kathmandu and full of craftsmanship.

Cancellation Policy

If cancel 7 Day before, 10 % will be deducted
If cancel 72 hour before, 20 % will be deducted
If cancel 48 hour before, 25 % will be deducted
If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be deducted
If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund

Booking Policy

Booking your Nepal tour with Pigeon Travel & Tours is easy:

Book online with the Book Now button when it is active, or send us the enquiry form / email with your dates, number of travellers and hotel preference.
A deposit of 20–30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.
The remaining balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Domestic flight tickets, permits and other non-refundable items included in the package are paid at the time of confirmation.
Please send a copy of your passport and your arrival/departure flight details so that we can arrange pick-up, hotels and tickets.
Your booking is confirmed once the deposit and the completed booking details are received and we send you a written confirmation.

Child Policy

We welcome families, and children are very welcome on our Nepal tours.

Under 5 years: free of charge when sharing their parents' room and bed (no extra bed).
5 to 12 years: discounted child rate – please ask us for the exact price for your dates and hotel.
Above 12 years: charged the full adult rate.
An extra bed or a separate room for children is charged as per the hotel's policy; domestic flights are charged at the airline's child fare.
Children under 10 years receive a free (gratis) Nepal tourist visa on arrival.

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Patan Darbar Square Day Tour

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Patan Darbar Square Day Tour

Overview

Why choose this tour?

Who is it for?

Trip Highlights

Itinerary in Details

Services Included

Services Excluded

Trip Notes

FAQ

1. How long is the Patan Darbar Square Day Tour and where does it start and end?

2. When is the best time to do this tour?

3. How difficult is it, and is it suitable for children or seniors?

4. What should I wear when visiting temples in Nepal?

5. What is included in the price?

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7. Is this a private tour? Can I customise it?

8. How do I book, and what is the payment policy?

9. What is the cancellation policy?

10. Do you offer child discounts?

11. What will be pick up point for this tour?

12. What will be your drop off point after the tour?

13. What document should present to guide?

14. What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?

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