Patan Heritage Tour - Private/Small Group

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Patan Durbar Square. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Krishna Mandir with garuda above the stone pillar saluting the god. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The private walking tour is NOT sold out, you can book for 1 person and can come with more people. The private tour with transportation is for max 3 people because of the vehicle limitation.

Also here you book for 1 person.

Your guide will contact you with 24h after your booking and we have 100% refund policy with cancelations.

The small group tour has max 5 participants. Our tours are about exploring the history of Patan, a city with a strong connection to Newar Buddhism (Vajrayana influenced by Theravada). During the tour, we'll walk through both small and large areas of the city, learning about its traditions and culture, and how they still affect daily life today.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Amazing Kathmandu Tours

Ages: Youth (18–26 years) · Adults (27–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance to Durbar Square (NRP 1000 about US$ 9) has to be paid in cash at the entrance. We recommend to pay minimum of NRP 100 as a donation to the Royal Kumari .

Itinerary

Ganesh Mandir

15 min

On the way to golden temple from patan dhoka we pass by this shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha and share the story how he got the elephant head.
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)

15 min Admission not included

Newari Buddhist monastery from 14th century. We will talk about Buddha his teachings and Vajrayana sects of Buddhism.
Patan Durbar Square

45 min Admission not included

Patan Durbar Square is the ancient royal palace where Malla Kings of patan resided. Here we will explore the Nepalese architecture buildings, shrines and palace and talk about the history of amazing Kathmandu Valley and Patan.

We will explore the following Shrines, Temples and places around the Patan Durbar Square:

Krishna Mandir

Bhimsen Temple

Vishwanath Temple

Manga Hiti

Taleju Bhawani

Tusha Hiti
Patan Museum

one hour Admission not included

The Patan Museum displays the traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. Its home is an old residential court of Patan Durbar, one of the royal palaces of former Malla Kings of the Kathmandu Valley. From Patan Museum we will Walk back to Patan Dhoka, our Meeting point. If any travelers wants to explore around the Patan Durbar square and wants to walk back on their own, they can end the tour at any point.
Patan (Lalitpur)

15 min

Patan Dhoka (Patan Gate) is our meeting point and we will share the story about how the Malla Kings had arranged the security of old city of Patan and talk about the murals on the walls of the gate.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet all travellers at Patan Dhoka. Our guide will be there at Patan Dhoka 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. You can use the map provided along with this itinerary and locate the meeting point or Call / WhatsApp in given number.

End point

We meet all travellers at Patan Dhoka. Our guide will be there at Patan Dhoka 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. You can use the map provided along with this itinerary and locate the meeting point or Call / WhatsApp in given number.