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Bhaktapur - Half Day Tour Through Ancient City of Wood-Art and Pottery

Bhaktapur Durbar

Traditional Pottery Making

Tallest temple in Kathmandu.

Bhaktapur - Half Day Tour Through Ancient City of Wood-Art and Pottery

Day Trip

Joined 2026

Surajan P.

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Bagmati

English, French, Nepali (Native)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Surajan P.)

Up to 6 people

Discover the timeless beauty of Bhaktapur on a half-day cultural tour through Nepal’s ancient city of artisans. Explore hidden courtyards, medieval temples, royal squares, and intricate wood carvings while learning about Newar culture and Malla history. Visit the famous Pottery Square to witness traditional pottery-making and experience a living heritage city where centuries-old traditions still thrive today.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

02:00 PM

Meeting Point

Durbar Square Main Gate

- I will be nearby the main gate of Bhaktapur Durbar.

02:40 PM

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

In about 30-40 minutes drive from city center, we will reach Bhaktapur Dubar, the medieval city of wood art.

03:30 PM

Exploring Bhaktapur Durbar

For around 30 minutes we will go deeper into the history of the city, explore the landmarks around.

04:00 PM

Exploring Pottery Square and Pottery

We will take a walk towards the Pottery Square where you can learn more about the Kumale community, the pottery makers who have been continuing this heritage for centuries.

You will also have an option to try your hand at pottery making yourself.

05:00 PM

Visit Dattatreya Square

Moving through the ancient town, we will visit another square which is infamous for its wooden windows and particularly the peacock window, a famous landmark also regarded to be the Monalisa of Nepal.

05:30 PM

Finishing the Tour

We will move back to the vehicle, ending your tour to the infamous ancient city of Bhaktapur.

Ending Point

Your trip will end near Dattatreya Square.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee Only

What‘s not included

Taxi Fare (Can easily find via online platforms)

Pottery Fees (Approx 5 USD)

Juju Dhau Tasting (Approx 1 USD)

Entry Fees to Monument (Approx 14 USD)

Tour Important Information

- This is a walking tour through the old city, so comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.

- Some streets and temple areas have uneven brick paths and stairs.

- The tour is suitable for most travelers, but may be challenging for guests with severe mobility or knee problems.

- Please dress respectfully, as we will visit active religious and cultural sites.

- Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, and water during warmer months.

- Photography is welcome, but please ask before photographing locals or religious rituals.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Surajan P.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Surajan P.

My background in tourism, along with my studies in Nepalese History, Culture, and Archaeology, allows me to go beyond any standard sightseeing.I enjoy explaining the meaning behind traditions, the history hidden within temples and old streets, and the cultural details that many travelers would normally walk past without noticing.

I’m also deeply connected to Nepal’s living heritage through music, local communities, and traditional storytelling.Playing the folk Nepali instrument Sarangi has given me another way to understand and share the spirit of Nepal beyond facts and dates.

Rather than offering rushed, checklist-style tours, I focus on creating experiences that feel genuine, thoughtful, and rooted in real cultural understanding.

Looking forward to show you around.