Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur in Sanskrit language means 'The Town of
Devotees", the city is also known as Khwopa
or Bhadgaon or as an ancient Newari town.
Bhaktapur is the third largest city in the Kathmandu
valley. The city was once the capital of Nepal
during the great Malla Kingdom from the 12th to
the 15th century.
Icons of Bhaktapur! Four square miles of land
situated at an altitude of 1,401 meter from sea-level
is a home to Traditional art and architecture,
pottery and weaving industries, rich local customs
and culture, and the every-day life of Bhaktapur
people. All that and more will have you visit
this untouched ancient city more than once! Nepal's
Malla dynasty's achievements in arts and crafts
are reflected throughout the Bhaktapur city. Bhaktapur
is also known by woodcarving artists, for it's
cap known as Bhadgaon Topi, and for it's curd
known by Nepalese as the `Bhaktapur ko Dahe' (meaning
Curd made in Bhaktapur). Tourists visiting the
city also take the time to relax and observe other
interesting happenings in the city such as children's
playing outside their home and in temple yards,
busy and color-full open markets, women's making
clay-pots, weaving, and sun-drying crops and vegetable
products. Bhaktapur is located at 14 km east of
Kathmandu and can be reached by public transport.
A day-trip to Bhaktapur is a popular tourist itinerary,
so make it yours soon!.
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Bhaktapur
Durbar Square :
One of the world heritage sites in the
country which reflects the city's rich culture,
art and architectural design, it is also
the central setting of the city for architectural
monuments and arts. The golden gate is the
entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace
of 55 windows, the gate is regarded as the
world's most beautiful and richly carved
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Bhaktapur Nyatapol Temple
This temple is 30 meter tall, and is the tallest
temple in the Kathmandu valley. It was built by
King Bhupatindra Malla in 1708 AD. Each of its
five terrace holds a pair of figures, starting
from bottom wrestlers, elephant, lion, griffins
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The Bhaktapur National
Art Gallery
It is Located in the Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Rare paintings, and manuscripts with painted covers
and illustrations can be found in this museum.
Gallery contains brass, bronze, stone and wooden
images, gallery is explored by tourists for medieval
art tradition of Nepal. Gallery is closed on Thursday
and public holidays.
Bhairavnath Temple of Bhaktapur
Built as a one-story pagoda during the reign of
King Jagat Jyoti Malla, later changed into a three-storey
temple in 1718 A.D. by King Bhupatindra Malla,
this temple now stands for its artistic grandeur.
Bhairavnath temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav
- the god of Terror.
Dattatraya Temple
Built in 1427 AD, the temple is said to have been
built from a single tree. A Monastery having exquisitely
carved peacock windows is located near the temple. |
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Getting to Bhaktapur
From Kathmandu, take a taxi or a bus or ride
a bike. For public, bus leaves from Bagbazaar
Bus Station. By taxi you will arrive in Bhaktapur
in about 30 minutes, and about 45 minutes by public
buses. You can also ride a bike to get to the
city in about 45 to 50 minutes. |
