Where To Visit In Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur is the smallest district among the 75 districts of Nepal. Also called 'Khwopa or Bhadgaon' in Newari dialect, this city is rich in ancient arts and cultural heritage. Bhaktapur includes dense collections of temples, landmarks, yards and traditional houses built during various times of history. Old culture, tradition and customs are as yet conserved and they reflect in day by day activities of the local Newar people group. Bhaktapur is one of the vacationer destinations of Kathmandu valley. Bhaktapur used to be the center of Nepal until the seventeenth century. A portion of the significant traveler destination and landmarks have been listed as the UNESCO world legacy site in Bhaktapur. Foreign tourists need to pay an entry fee to visit this historic town. Bhaktapur offers its guests a chance to intently watch the ancient architecture, arts, and culture that goes back to Malla periods. The Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, 55-window palace, Dattatraya area, and Sidda Pokhari are significant attractions. Bhaktapur is likewise well known for 'Juju Dhau' (Royal Sweet Yogurt), earthenware potteries, and artistic wood carvings. 

Bhaktapur Durbar Square 

In the center of the city lies the main square and one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley. The seat of royalty before 1769, the structure currently houses the National Art Gallery. This ancient center is most popular for its broad collection of Tantric cloth painting, a rich social affair of paubha scroll canvases and astounding works of art in stone. Try not to miss the collection of pagoda and shikhara-style temples; a unique case of craftsmanship going back to 1756. This square additionally filled in as the picked area for the main historic scenes of Bertolucci's "Little Buddha."

The Palace of 55 Windows 

Similarly, as the name states, the Palace of 55 windows is the previous royal residence with a shade of the famous 55 windows. Worked in the seventeenth century by King Bhupatindra Malla, the ornately cut windows and entryways is an artful culmination of woodcarving and not to be missed.

Taumadhi Square 

There are various monuments in Taumadi Square each portraying the inventive tradition of Newari craftsmanship ­­—Nyataponla Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Teel Mahadeva Narayan Temple, among others. Of these, Nyataponla Temple is the most noteworthy, transcending five stores above the square. A haven devoted to Lakshmi, going back to 1702, it is the tallest pagoda temple in all of Nepal. Make your way up the stone-carved stairway of the temple flanked by pairs of wrestlers, elephants, griffins and lion statues along the way for an awesome view of the city and surrounding mountains. 

Taleju Bhaktapur Temple 

Built in 1553, this temple is one of the most sacred temples in Bhaktapur. It lies inside the Royal Palace grounds, accessed via Mul Chowk. No one but Hindus can enter the temple, yet you can peer in and respect its mystery from the outside. 

Taleju Bell 

Another bit of craftsmanship in the square is a large bell, which was raised by King Jaya Ranjit Malla, Bhaktapur's last Malla King, in 1737 and today it is rung two times every day as an indication of tribute to goddess Taleju and to signal morning and night prayers at Taleju Temple.

Dattatreya Square 

This square is the oldest part of the city, and home to huge numbers of Bhaktapur's temples and museums. It is a well-known spot for woodcarving. Dattatreya Square has the eye-catching pagoda-styled Dattatreya Temple as its main attraction for tourist who visits in Nepal. Originally created in 1427 by King Yaksha Malla, the three-storied sanctuary is believed to have been working with the storage compartment of a single tree. It is currently watched by two or three huge, however relatively friendly goats.

The Peacock Window 

One of the best-carved windows in the Kathmandu Valley makes The Peacock Window one of Nepal's signature sights. It was carved by Araniko during the 1400s, who right up 'til the present time remains the most significant and renowned designer of Nepal. In spite of the earthquake of 2015, this famous feature seems to be in great condition and is frequently referred to as the Mona Lisa of Nepal. 

Pottery Square 

Bhaktapur is acclaimed for its clay pots that get exported out all over Nepal. These pots are formed and fired in the shop-lined alleys adjacent to Pottery Square and this public square is where rows of clay pots are left to dry in the sun. Witness the city's potters approach their day work making differently formed and fascinating stoneware here.

Changu Narayan Temple 

Among seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites found in the Kathmandu valley, Changu Narayan Temple is one of them. It lies on the hilltop around 5 km north of Bhaktapur and 22 Km from Kathmandu. It lies at an altitude of 1540m above sea level. The twofold rooftop temple is dedicated to Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayan. Accepted to have been built during the Lichchhivi time frame, Changu Narayan is viewed as the most established temple of Nepal. The well-known consensus and recorded ancient inscription suggest that the temple was worked before the sixth century B.S. This is best exemplified by "Bijaya Stambha" at the hour of Lichchhavi King Mahadev in 521 B.S. There is a traditional Newari house on the way to the temple that has been transformed into a museum where antiquated ancient artifacts have been kept for show. The main temple houses a symbol of Lord Vishnu in a type of Narayan. It is the worship place of one of the four Narayan in Kathmandu valley. The temple premises has probably the best shows of the stone model of ruler Vishnu in the various incarnation, making it perhaps the best spot to learn about Hindu iconography. Temples of Kileshwor Mahadev, Laxmi Narayan, Newa Durga and Krishna are additionally on the premises.