Bhaktapur & Patan vs Muktinath
Pick Bhaktapur & Patan for
culture and heritage, photography, tight budgets, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Muktinath for
snow, a spiritual journey, road trips, fewer people
| Bhaktapur & Patan | Muktinath | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati | Nepal, Mustang |
| Highest point | 1,400 m | 3,710 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Kathmandu | Pokhara |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Possible |
| Permits | Indian citizens: passport or voter ID. Separate entry fee for each Durbar Square. | ACAP permit. Indian citizens need passport or voter ID. |
Bhaktapur & Patan: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Muktinath: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely