Nuwakot Durbar Tour, Visit Nuwakot Old palace

Nuwakot Durbar Tour

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Nuwakot Durbar Tour

Located around 76 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu, Nuwakot is historic palace district that has been important since ancient times, according to the Nuwakot Durbar Tour. Before 1744 AD, Nepal was divided into number of tiny fiefs. The king of Gorkha, King Prathvi Narayan Shah, led the endeavor to unite this region to establish strong, unified nation. Nuwakot, then Kantipur (Kathmandu) colony, was regarded as the main western gateway to the valley. This site has also been popular as the main commerce route with Tibet. The Nuwakot Durbar Tour, also known as “Nawakotta” (nine forts), is the lowest fort on hill and is encircled by eight further forts: Belkot, Bhairabkot, Kalikot, Malakot, Dhuwankot, Pyaskot, Simalkot, and Sarayankot. As result, “Nuwakot” is believed to have originated from Nawakotta. During the Malla and Shah eras, several sites, rest houses, dabalis, temples, and stupas of archaeological significance were built, in addition to several cultural customs that are now proudly observed in Nuwakot as result of Kantpur’s influence. The Malla period’s cultural customs are frequently the city’s top draw for visitors. Bhairabi Jatra, also known as Sindure Jatra, Narayan Jatra, Gai Jatra, Shipai Jatra, Devi Jatra, Lakhe dance, Fulpati, and Krishna Janmastami are few of the cultural events that are still celebrated today.

In 1762, Prithvi Narayan Shah evicted laborers from Lalitpur to construct the most well-known Saat Tale Darbar (seven-story palace), which is today considered masterpiece of architecture. It is noteworthy that King Rana Bahadur Shah met British envoy Mr. William Kirkpatrick here in 1793, shortly after the war between China and Nepal, and that this was formerly tropical location. Rangamahal is west-facing palace made of greasy bricks that is located just east of Saat Tale Darbar’s southern flank. It was constructed as leisure area for several Kantipur Valley Malla Kings. will be the main temples and rest stops that were constructed with social and religious initiatives. The Malla period’s cultural customs are frequently the city’s top draw for visitors. Bhairabi Jatra, also known as Sindure Jatra, Narayan Jatra, Gai Jatra, Shipai Jatra, Devi Jatra, Lakhe dance, Fulpati, and Krishna Janmastami are few of the cultural events that are still celebrated today.

Trip cost

Includes & Excludes

Cost Includes

  1. -Car to Nuwakot and back, Entry Fees,  All Transportation.
  2. -English Speaking Government License holder, Cultural Guide.
  3. -Local Taxes and Government Tax.
  4. -Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast.
  5. -One Night and Two Days Tour.

cost excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, your travel insurance, International flight, and departure tax
  • Any expense of a personal nature, any kind of Bar bills
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$100 (duration 90 days from date of issue)
  • Tips for the guide and the river
Note: The price will be customized as per the number of people, and we will organize all tours around Nepal. Like Kathmandu Pokhara tour, Kathmandu Chitwan tour, Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan tour, 8 nights 9 days Round trip including the Birthplace of Buddha Lumbini, and many more.
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The Nuwakot Durbar tour is a historical palace area located in Nuwakot, approximately 76 km northwest of Kathmandu, and has been considered an important place since ancient times. Before 1744 AD, Nepal was divided into numerous tiny fiefs. In order to build a single strong nation, King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha led the unification campaign from this region. During that time, Nuwakot, as a colony of Kantipur (Kathmandu), was regarded as the western main gate to enter the valley. This place has also been popular as the main route for trade with Tibet.
You will take a car from Kathmandu, and the guide will take you around the place of Nuwakot durbar, and the driving it takes around 3:30 hours to reach. It will be a gradual road and much nicer compared to the other road. Anyone can do this tour.
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