1 day in Kathmandu Valley Itinerary

On a tour of Bhaktapur, an ancient city in the World Heritage-listed Kathmandu Valley, discover a rich tapestry of Nepalese culture and history.

You've now added Kathmandu Fun Valley to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): stop by Peacock Shop, then try out the rides at Kathmandu Fun Valley, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Nyatapola Temple.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Bhaktapur day trip planning website.

Kathmandu to Bhaktapur is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Bhaktapur can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Kathmandu.

Once synonymous with the mysterious and inaccessible Shangri-La, today Kathmandu draws an ever-increasing number of tourists, catering to independent travelers of various budgets.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Kathmandu itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Bhaktapur to Kathmandu in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Kathmandu, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 6th (Wed).