Half Day Budget Tour to Patan Durbar Square

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About this activity

Enjoy a half-day tour in the town of Lalitpur, Patan. As it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal, you will find many preserved culture, art, tradition, and architecture all around you. It is one of the budgeted tours made especially for those with less time on their hands. Explore many temples like Golden temple, Krishna Mandir, including the whole Patan Durbar Square which also includes Patan Museum having tantric and Hindu symbolism in them.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Himalayan Advisor Pvt. Ltd.

Ages: Adults (11–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: All required entry fees
Included: Professional tour guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Personal donations
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Patan Gate

25 min Admission included

The city of Patan has long been known as the city of the arts. It's stone and wood carvings rank as some of the finest in all of Nepal. These skilled craftsmen created incredible temples and palaces as well as stone idols of the various Hindu deities.

The vehicle crosses the Bagmati River and enters into what was once the ancient kingdom of Patan. Even today Patan is a separate city from Kathmandu, reflecting its long-standing independent nature.

The tour begins in Patan's Durbar (Palace) Square. And your professional guide will guide the tour. Each of these tours offered is small private group affairs, ensuring that all participants have the opportunity to interact with their guide. It is amazing to see how many ornate buildings and temples have been placed in such a small area.
Patan Durbar Square

20 min Admission included

The tour continues down the main road past various temples and then along the narrow roads through the old city of Patan. The tour continues past Buddhist monasteries, temples and then doubles back to the Durbar Square area with its unique Hindu Temples.

A half-day tour can be combined with other day tours of the Kathmandu Valley. Patan is an easy trip from Kathmandu and is a delight to behold.
Patan Museum

30 min Admission included

Nestled just south of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu is the city of Patan. Known as the city of art, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an incredible jewel. Once an independent kingdom, it features its own Durbar Square, ancient temples and the famed Patan Museum which features some of the finest examples of art in all of Nepal.

The Patan half-day tour arrives in Patan Durbar Square in a private car. The small group tours feature a highly professional guide who can explain the unique culture, religion, and heritage of the city. Patan is also home to a large Buddhist community and there are many incredible stupas mixed in with Hindu art.
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)

15 min Admission included

This is one of the small but attractive Temple near Patan Durbar Square. Our tour guide for Patan will take you this place to see and tell you about religious culture and history about this Temple.
Krisnhna Mandir Temple (Chayasim Deval)

20 min Admission included

This is also one of the most important temple in Patan Durbar Square.