Half-Day Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour

Durbar Square is pretty much always open to wander around, but the temples and museums inside usually run from about 6 AM to 7 PM. Daylight’s the best time to go so you can really see all the details of the buildings.

• Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily
• Best visiting time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for optimal lighting and active local life
• Peak season: October to November and March to April
• Off-season: June to September (monsoon) with afternoon rain possibilities

You can visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square any time of year, but spring (March–April) and autumn (October–November) are the best. The weather’s usually nice and easy, perfect for wandering and snapping photos.

Blue skies make the temples and courtyards look awesome. Hit it during Bisket Jatra or Dashain, and you really feel the local buzz.

Monsoon (June–September) can be rainy and paths slippery, but there are fewer tourists, which is nice if you want a quieter visit.

To make the most of your half-day Bhaktapur Durbar Square tour, it’s important to come prepared. The ancient city’s cobbled streets, open squares, and sunny courtyards call for a few essentials to ensure your comfort, convenience, and enjoyment throughout the trip.

Here’s what you should bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sun protection such as a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
• Cash in USD or Nepali Rupees for entrance fees, meals, and souvenir purchases.
• Light jacket for early morning or late afternoon visits
• Hand sanitizer and personal medications

Booking a half-day Bhaktapur Durbar Square tour with Adventure Master Trek makes everything super easy and enjoyable. With tons of experience running heritage tours in Nepal, they focus on giving you a real, authentic experience and making sure you have a great time.

Expert Local Guides:

Our professional, licensed English-speaking guides are passionate storytellers who bring history to life with fascinating insights and deep local knowledge of Bhaktapur’s art, architecture, and traditions.

Comfortable and Private Transportation:

Travel in a well-maintained, air-conditioned private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included within Kathmandu city limits for your ease and comfort.

Flexible Departure Times:

Choose from morning or afternoon departures to suit your schedule, whether you’re planning other activities or just want to beat the crowds.

Customer-Centric Approach:

We prioritize your needs—offering clear communication, personalized attention, and full transparency with no hidden charges.

Trusted Reputation:

Backed by positive reviews, repeat travelers, and a strong commitment to responsible tourism, we’re proud to be a leading name in Nepal’s tour industry.

1. Reservation Options

The tour can be scheduled online, over the phone, or straight through your Kathmandu hotel or travel agency. Booking at least one day in advance is advised, particularly during the busiest travel seasons (March–May and October–November).

2. Required Information

In order to verify your booking, we often require:

• Your entire name
• The number of participants
• Preferred time and date for the tour
• The location of the pickup (if hotel pickup is included)
• This cultural journey does not require a passport or prior authorization.

3. Payment Methods

We take a number of simple payment methods:

• Online bookings using a credit card
• Before the tour begins, a cash payment in USD or Nepali rupees is required.
• Bank transfer (for agency or group reservations)

Usually, full payment is made at the time of booking or upon pickup, before the tour starts.

4. Last-Minute Booking

Depending on the availability of guides, last-minute reservations even on the same day are frequently possible. However, we advise making reservations a day in advance for an enjoyable stay.

5. Customization

There is flexibility in this tour. If you’d like a combined tour, you can add neighboring sights like Changu Narayan or Patan Durbar Square to your half-day or full-day tour. If you would want to change the schedule, please let us know in advance.

We are aware that preparations for travel don’t always work out because of unforeseen circumstances, scheduling changes, or weather-related emergencies. For this reason, we have maintained equitable cancellation policy so you may reserve your Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour with confidence:

1. Free Cancellation (Up to 24 Hours Before Tour)

If you notify us at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time, you can cancel your Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour at no additional cost. This enables us to change the guide or transportation arrangements and give up your reservation.

2. Cancellations Within 24 Hours

There can be a 50% cancellation fee if you need to cancel within 24 hours of the tour’s start time. This is to cover planned administrative, transportation, and guide expenses.

3. No-Show Policy

The entire tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to show up and don’t notify us beforehand.

4. Same-Day Bookings

Except in cases of emergency or mutual agreement, cancellations of trips scheduled for the same day are typically not refundable once confirmed.

5. Cancellations by the Company

In the event that unforeseen circumstances (such political strikes, severe weather, or municipal closures) force us to postpone the tour, we will either:
Provide you with a complete refund.
or,
You can reschedule the tour for a more convenient time.