Bhaktapur and Patan are the historic cities of Kathmandu Valley. These cities offer visitors the chance to see an abundance of exquisite works of religious art and architecture. A brief visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square is included on this day tour. Marvel Adventure conducts this day tour with a very experienced tour guide, a private vehicle, and all other requirements.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated in the ancient city of Bhaktapur. It is the home of traditional art and architecture, historical monuments and craft works, magnificent windows, excellent temples, beautiful ponds, rich local customs and culture. This historical monument is the living portrayal of how the entire Kathmandu Valley would have looked during the medieval period.
Renowned for its glorious architecture, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The major attractions of this historic square are the 55 Window Palace and the Nyatapola Temple. The 55 Windows Palace, known for its unique masterpiece of wood carving, has a golden gate and small temples within its premises. Similarly, the five-storey Nyatapola Temple, built with architectural perfection and artistic beauty, is the highest and biggest pagoda of Nepal.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is located in the ancient city of Lalitpur. This Durbar Square, listed in the World Heritage Site, is a marvel of Newa Architecture. One of its attractions is the historic royal palace, where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. There are fine pagodas and Shikhara-style temples, stone statues, and artistic architecture in this Durbar Square.
This square is filled with both Hindu and Buddhist temples. This diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sights. Krishna Mandir, built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla in the 17th century, is a major attraction of this Durbar Square.
Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple, and Taleju Bhawani Temple are other major temples of this historic venue. To add to its cultural and historic importance, there is a museum as well, which displays the traditional sacred art of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting.
