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5 days in the Kathmandu Valley

Temples, palaces and a mountain sunrise without long journeys: Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and a night in Nagarkot.

Kathmandu→ Patan→ Bhaktapur→ Nagarkot

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Length
5 days
Difficulty
No trekking
Best time
October to April
Ideal for
First trips, Couples, Seniors
Places
4 stops
Explore the historic Vishwanath Temple in Kathmandu with traditional Newar architecture and vibrant local culture.
Photo: Surendra khadka · Pexels(opens in a new tab)

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Kathmandu

    Arrive, check in and rest.

    Overnight: Kathmandu

  2. Day 2

    Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath

    The valley’s best-known sacred sites in one day, with a guide.

    Overnight: Kathmandu

  3. Day 3

    Patan Durbar Square and Patan Museum

    A day in Patan: the Durbar Square, the Patan Museum, the Golden Temple and Krishna Mandir.

    Overnight: Kathmandu

  4. Day 4

    Bhaktapur, then up to Nagarkot

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple and Pottery Square, then on to Nagarkot for the evening.

    Overnight: Nagarkot

  5. Day 5

    Nagarkot sunrise and the walk to Changu Narayan

    Sunrise panorama from Nagarkot, then the Nagarkot–Changu Narayan hike before returning to Kathmandu to depart.

The route
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  1. 1. Kathmandu
  2. 2. Patan
  3. 3. Bhaktapur
  4. 4. Nagarkot

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Tips

  • Entry tickets are charged at the Durbar Squares; carry some cash.

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