12 Feb 2020
We saw all except Bhakatapor UNESCO sites with great efficiency. Our guide Shiva was very sensitive to the amount of detail we were able to absorb and answered questions very ably and willing. I had seen Patan Durbar Square probably 4 times before and was not prepared to see the level of destruction. Instead of entering the Square from any of its picturesque entry points, we walked for 10 minutes thru a back alley of garbage. For the convenience of the driver! This approach persisted despite my saying that the driver comes to us not the opposite. The vehicle was shabby and no water was provided for a 2 day excursion. Given the state of road conditions, a fourwheel drive is essential . The guide and driver were prompt and friendly. At the end of the second day, we went for a short walk to a town near Namobuddha instead of going to Bhakatapor. We were not fully aware of this last minute option which we agreed to without full discussion. The walk proved to be not a forest walk but a walk on a back road to the small town nearby. It was garbage lined and steep and alittle slippery. The best part was a stop at a town tea shop which we initiated and ordered our own tea, etc. If this is a regular option, the path conditions should be improved. I have rated the attractions as excellent but the specific tour conditions were less than optimal. I feel that Liberty itself provided excellent service and was possibly too confident in advance.