Bhaktapur Attractions

 
Bhaktapur

Unlike Kathmandu and Patan which are situated close together, the third of the "Royal Cities", Bhaktapur (pop. 70,000), lies some 14 km (81/2 mi.) away, "outside the holy hollow of the Valley" on the old trade route to Tibet. For Bhaktapur the trade route was both arterial link and major source of wealth. Its relative remoteness allowed the city to develop independently and in ways which distinguish it from the other two. With farmers - some of the best in the Valley - numbered heavily (60 per cent) among its inhabitants, the city is self-supporting.
Picture of Durbar Square

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Bhaktapur's Durbar Square is filled with religious, historical, and architectural treasures, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Areas of the palace date back to the 14th C.

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Bhairava Temple has a history dating back to the 16th C, although the structure was completely rebuilt following an earthquake in 1934.

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The carved gate keepers of the former summerhouse of the queens, Durga and Bhairava were created in 1701 and outlived the palace.

Read More Mul Chowk (Kumari Chowk)

A carved gate leads to Mul Chowk, one of the remaining palace courts of this once huge palace precinct.

Read More National Gallery

The National Gallery contains numerous 14th to 20th C paintings. Particularly significant is the Yoga Purusha showing the chakras.

Read More Nyatapola Mandir

Nyatapola Mandir is the tallest temple in the Kathmandu Valley standing 50 m high.

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Bhaktapur Surroundings

Read More Changunarayan (Changu Narayan Temple)

Thought to be the oldest temples in the Kathmandu Valley, Changu Narayan has a history that traces back to the 4th C. Following fires and earthquakes, the temple has been rebuilt and enriched over the centuries.

Read More Dhulikhel, Nepal

Dhulikhel is a small town in the hills with a beautiful view of the mountains. It lies on the traditional trade route to Tibet.

Read More Panauti, Nepal

The small town of Panauti is home to a number of impressive temples.

Read More Surya Vinayaka

Surya Vinayaka is a 17th C shrine dedicated to Ganesh, one of four in the Valley.
Statues in Durbar Square, Bhaktapur.Durbar Square, Bhaktapur
Bagmati River at Pashupatinath, Kiathmandu.Pashupatinath Mandir, Bhaktapur
Overview of Durbar Square in Bhaktapur .Durbar Square, Bhaktapur
Pashupatinath Temple in Durbar Square, Bhaktapur.Pashupatinath Mandir, Bhaktapur
Structure in Durbar Square, Bhaktapur.Sundhoka / Golden Gate, Bhaktapur
Stone carving in front of a temple in Bhaktapur.Bhaktapur
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