Explore medieval Bhaktapur and the quiet Newar town of Panauti on a relaxed day trip from Kathmandu.
8:30 Pickup and drive to Bhaktapur (about 40 minutes). 9:15 Walk through Durbar Square, Nyatapola temple and Potters' Square, and taste king curd. 12:00 Newar-style lunch. 13:30 Drive to Panauti (about one hour). 14:30 Explore the old streets, the river confluence and Indreshwar Mahadev temple. 16:30 Drive back to Kathmandu, with drop-off around 18:00.
