Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bhaktapur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur is a must-see destination in Bagmati, Nepal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bhaktapur has to offer.

When to visit Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur in June
Estimated hotel price
$6
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bhaktapur in June
Estimated hotel price
$6
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bhaktapur

Plane

When flying to Bhaktapur, you’ll arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bhaktapur from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Bhaktapur, you’ll arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bhaktapur from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 50m.

Airports near Bhaktapur

KTMKathmandu Tribhuvan
PKRPokhara
LUALukla Tenzing-Hillary

Airlines serving Bhaktapur

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,951 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (322 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (77 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (76 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (54 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bhaktapur

Average rates range from around $29 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bhaktapur

Most booked hotels in Bhaktapur

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Thagu Chhen, a Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 153 reviews)
$71+
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Hotel Jampa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2264 reviews)
$33+
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Hotel Yala Peak
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 749 reviews)
$7+
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Tulaja Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 771 reviews)
$16+
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Golden Gate Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 175 reviews)
$11+
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Radisson Hotel Kathmandu
5 stars
Excellent (8, 400 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Bhaktapur

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Bhaktapur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Bhaktapur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.