From Kathmandu: Nuwakot Palace, Temples & Village Day Trip

Discover the historic town of Nuwakot on a day trip from Kathmandu. Explore the Nuwakot Palace Complex, visit the Bhairab Temple, and enjoy a relaxed walk through the countryside.
Discover a quieter and rarely visited side of Nepal on a full-day journey from Kathmandu to historic Nuwakot. Rather than visiting the busy UNESCO attractions inside Kathmandu Valley, travel through rural hills, terraced farmland, and traditional settlements to one of Nepal’s most historically important old towns.

Explore the Nuwakot Palace Complex, an 18th-century hilltop stronghold connected with King Prithvi Narayan Shah and the campaign that led to the unification of Nepal. The complex stands along the historic trade route that once connected Kathmandu with Tibet and includes the famous Seven-Storey Palace, traditional Newari-style architecture, temples, and shrines. Visit the palace area and learn how Nuwakot became an important strategic center in Nepalese history. Palace interior access may depend on current restoration and local opening conditions.

Walk through the old Nuwakot settlement with a local guide, seeing traditional houses, narrow village lanes, and the historic surroundings of the palace. Visit the nearby Bhairab Temple, one of the most important religious sites in the Nuwakot Palace area, and learn about local Hindu traditions and festivals.

Continue beyond the main monuments for a relaxed village walk through the surrounding countryside. Experience rural Nepalese life, agricultural terraces, and hill scenery that most visitors to Kathmandu never see. Stop at viewpoints overlooking the Trishuli Valley and surrounding hills while your guide explains the region’s history, culture, and everyday village life.

Enjoy a freshly prepared local Nepali lunch at a local restaurant or family-run place before beginning the return journey to Kathmandu.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.