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Bhaktapur & Pottery Square - Where Every Corner is a Tale Untold!

By Nepal Tour & Trekking Services
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$79 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Experience Bhaktapur's ceramic heritage at its finest in Pottery Square. Witness skilled artisans shaping clay into works of art, while rows of drying pots soak up the sun. Feel the vibrancy of this bustling marketplace, where tradition meets craftsmanship in every fired kiln.

Discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with history and culture. Admire the intricate wood carvings, majestic temples, and ornate palaces that grace this ancient plaza. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Newari lifestyle and architecture, as you stroll through this captivating museum of Nepal's regal heritage.

Activity location

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

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Bhaktapur & Pottery Square - Where Every Corner is a Tale Untold!
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$79.38 x 1 AdultAU$79.38
Total
Price is AU$79.38
Until Sun, 30 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAn English speaking Professional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up & drop off (Centrally located Hotels)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir conditioned vehicle for sightseeing tours
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMonument entrance fees - approx. US$ 15 per person payable at entry directly
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratitude (Recommended)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Bhaktapur, a city steeped in antiquity. Delve into the storied past of Bhaktapur's Durbar Square, originally established in the 12th century. Unravel the tapestry of Hindu and Buddhist devotion woven throughout Bhaktapur, as you visit UNESCO World Heritage sites dedicated to both faiths. Marvel at the ornate craftsmanship of the Golden Gate, a magnificent entrance adorned with mythical Hindu creatures, guarding the palace of fifty-five windows. Navigate the sprawling expanse of Durbar Square, where the imposing Taleju Temple stands as a testament to ancient reverence, its gates briefly opening to Hindus during the annual Dasain festival. Admire the intricate beauty of the 12 miniature temples and the exquisite craftsmanship of the four intricately carved gates, each bearing witness to Bhaktapur's illustrious past.
Nyatapola Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Take a leisurely stroll through Nyatapola Square, where the majestic five-tiered pagoda-style temple awaits, boasting remarkable architectural splendour at every turn.
Pottery Square
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your journey continues to Pottery Square, the vibrant hub of Bhaktapur's renowned ceramic industry. Here, you'll be greeted by rows of clay pots basking in the sunlight, while local shops proudly display their finished wares. Witness artisans diligently at work, firing pots in traditional kilns, as the rich heritage of Bhaktapur's pottery tradition comes to life before your eyes.
55 Window Palace
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
During this 4-hour tour you will also walk through the narrow lanes of old Bhaktapur area and have some free-time to shop for traditional Nepalese handicrafts, paintings, music and thankas (Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene or mandala). At the end of the tour, you will return to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBhaktapur Durbar Square
    • 00977-1-4701148, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Nepal

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