Bhaktapur and Panauti are two districts in the Kathmandu Valley. They are a part of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City in Nepal.
Bhaktapur is a historic city, with narrow lanes and old buildings. It is one of the three royal cities of Nepal, along with Kathmandu and Patan.
Panauti is a small town near Bhaktapur, which has been popular for its wood carvers over centuries.
Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur was once the capital city of Nepal during 17th century and was founded by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The name Bhaktapur means “The City of Devotees”. It is one of the three royal cities in Nepal, along with Kathmandu and Patan
The entry fees to visit Bhaktapur and Panauti are different. The current entrance fees applicable to visit Panauti, you will need to pay NPR 300 per person and for entering Bhaktapur Durbar Sqaure and around, the fee is NPR 1500 for foreigners. (The rates given are subject to change at the time of visit)
The duration of the trip is around 6 hours. It is basically short trip from Kathmandu Approx. And the usual time to start sightseeing is at 0900 AM.
Being one of the popular destination for Kathamandu day tour, Panauti is a must-go-to visit, where you will stay at a local home and get a chance to experience know about Nepalese living.
Panauti is close to the Kathmandu valley which is about 34 KM far to the ears. It is perfect for one day trip outside kathmandu. Panauti is at the confluence of the Punyamati River to the north and the Roshi river to the south. Also a third mystical river Lilawati is merged here, where Panauti is actually called a Tribeni which literally means the confluence of three rivers.
The sightseeing spots in Bhaktapur and Panauti are surely very captivating. However, if you’re planning on visiting these places, you should dress appropriately for the culture of Nepal. You should wear clothes that cover your body and make sure that they are not see-through.
Once you have found the appropriate outfit, now it’s time to pack your bag. Make sure to include items like a hat, a scarf, sunglasses (if it is sunny), etc. These will help protect you from the harshness of the cold weather in Nepal during wintertime.
Yes, there is Panauti Community Homestay, where you will be living a local life along with the village people.
