Bhaktapur & Nagarkot

Explore the ancient city of Bhaktapur and watch a stunning panorama of peaks unfold as the sun rises over the Himalayas

Bhaktapur, literally translates to Place of devotees. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The others are Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and Patan.

Bhaktapur is rich in architectural beauty, filled with ancient Hindu and Buddhist religious sites, palaces and courtyards where you can easily spend days absorbing the traditions and culture of the Newars.

If you would like to see the Himalayan mountains in all their glory, Nagarkot is the place to be! This tiny village perched at the edge of Kathmandu Valley, gives one of the widest panoramas of the Himalayan ranges - on a clear day you can spot 8 out of the 13 Himalayan ranges, including Annapurna, Langtang and Everest Himalaya ranges - without even leaving your hotel.

Accommodation in Nagarkot

What to see & do

Walking Tour of Bhaktapur

We take a morning walking tour of the city exploring Hindu and Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monuments, including Potter's Square and the stunning 55 window wood-carved palace in Durbar Square.

Shopping in Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur has a wide range of Newar handicrafts including paubha scroll paintings, papier-mâché masks, cotton cloth, woodcarvings, metalwork, jewelry, Mandela paintings and ceramic products.

Client Reviews

"Had a wonderful trip to Nepal last September. Vehicle, accommodation and sightseeing were tops. Ben and his crew obviously know the country inside out and took us to many places not visited by tourists and gave us many opportunities to meet and mingle with the delightful locals. Would urge anyone to give it a go."

- Rick

Australia
"Having done several trips with Ben Grayling, of which one was a fantastic trip through Nepal, I highly recommend you put a couple of weeks (or more) aside and join in on one of these "once in a lifetime adventures"

- Mike

USA
A FANTASTIC TRIP!! Wonderful people, magnificent unspoiled countryside. We were so lucky to visit areas few tourists see. Ben is a very safe driver and knows the country like the "back of his hand". We had lots of fun and would thoroughly recommend BOA Overland. We can’t wait for our next trip."

- Liz

Australia
“As an experienced overland traveller I found BOA to be of the highest standards in comfort, efficiency, safety, and excitement. The driver was well informed, spoke well about the subjects of which he was highly knowledgeable and was pleasant to all of the passengers. I would highly recommend BOA for anyone who wants to travel this part of the world and would not hesitate to employ their services should... Read More

- Phil

Canada
"I had been hunting for years for an overland trip that encompassed Nepal, the Sikkim area of North India and Bhutan, and then came across BOA's trips, that ALSO continued into Bangladesh. Amazing. Every day was a thrill, and inspiring in so many ways. The trucks are customised, and several notches up from the average overland vehicles you may have travelled on. My trip was an exploratory, and so... Read More

- Nick

UK
"The group was small, diverse and interesting, a good thing when travelling together for several weeks. We knew that we were in for a great trip when we met the “diehards”, those who had travelled with Ben before. Nepal is a fascinating country and Ben’s driving skills and first hand knowledge of different areas, customs and beliefs was invaluable. We enjoyed meals at the most unlikely places. Krishna our... Read More

- Ian and Ann

Australia
"BOA gave me good value, a well paced trip with an itinerary and experiences I wouldn't have done on my own. I can't say enough good things about the trip leader and I look forward to future trips with BOA."

- Andrea

USA

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