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Gorkha vs Bhaktapur & Patan

Pick Gorkha for

tight budgets, a spiritual journey, adventure, fewer people

Pick Bhaktapur & Patan for

photography, first-timers, an easier walk

Gorkha compared with Bhaktapur & Patan
GorkhaBhaktapur & Patan
RegionNepal, Gorkha, GandakiNepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati
Highest point1,450 m1,400 m
DifficultyEasy–moderateEasy
Trek distanceabout 6 kmNo trek needed
Days on the ground1–22–3
Best monthsOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, AprOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyRarelyRarely
Crowds in seasonQuietBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,200about ₹2,500
GatewayKathmandu / PokharaKathmandu
With kidsGoodGreat
With seniorsPossibleGreat
PermitsNone for Indian citizens.Indian citizens: passport or voter ID. Separate entry fee for each Durbar Square.

Gorkha: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Bhaktapur & Patan: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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