Location: Bhaktapur
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Bhaktapur (Nepali: भक्तपुर Bhaktapur Listen (help·info) ), literally translates to Place of devotees. Also known as Khwopa (Nepal Bhasa: ख्वप Khwopa), it is an ancient Newa city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, about 8 miles (13 km) from the capital city, Kathmandu. It is located in Bhaktapur ( Khwopa ) District in the Bagmati Zone. It is administratively divided into 10 wards.
Restaurants in Bhaktapur
1. Changu Narayan
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4.5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By belamek
It's believed to be oldest Sri Narayana temple. As per the guide explanation, Lord Vishnu used to come and pluck the flowers to worship his mother, One day locals caught him and tied him to a pillar. After some time Lord Vishnu mother came in search of Sri Lord Vishnu, after knowing about it locals pegged for pardon and requested Sri Lord Vishnu to be there and they will build temple, worship him. For this Sri Lord Vishnu accepted and locals built the temple. That's the short story about Chagu Naraya temple, one of the oldest poweful temple in Nepal
2. 55 Window Palace
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Kai_Wah - Malaysia, null
This is one of the significant structures in Bhaktapur Durbar Square with NPR 1,500 entrance fee for foreigners. Bhaktapur Durbar Square can be reached within 45 mins from Thamel district in Kathmandu by taxi which cost NPR 1,000 per trip. It was built by King Bhupatindra Malla and completed in 1784 under the reign of King Jaya Ranjit Malla who was the last king of Bhaktapur Malla Kings. Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to enter the interior of the palace due to damage after earthquake especially 2015. It is protected under the UNESCO World Heritage which is part of the heritage in Kathmandu Valley. Nevertheless, the magnificence of the structure can still be seen from the exterior building.
3. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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4.5 based on 1,633 reviews
The ancient city Bhaktapur lies on the Eastern part of Kathmandu valley which is also known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa. The historical monument on around signifies medieval age culture and tradition of Nepal and this old city is inhabited by indigenous Newari people in large group. you can visit to this place to experience Nepali culture,tradition,religion from right way.we are here to support you for your tours.
Reviewed By AZCasualTraveler - Mesa, United States
There are more than one Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley Nepal: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan - all three (3) of these Squares have been designated by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. Bhaktapur is about 45 minute drive from Kathmandu city, and the Durbar Square in Bhaktapur (population 107,000) appears to be less crowded with tourists than the one in Kathmandu city (population 1.4 million). When we had visited Bhaktapur Durbar Square in November 2019, there was not much visible evidence of physical damage due to the 2015 earthquake to the structures when compared to Kathmandu - either the earthquake was less severe in Bhaktapur or the restoration work was completed faster here. The architecture here at Bhaktapur Durbar Square is typical ancient Nepal style with several notable structures in and around the Square area: Shiva Kedarnath temple, National Art Museum, Nyatapola Temple, Siddhi Laxmi Temple, Gopinath Krishna Temple and more. In addition to the Temples, there is the colorful "back streets" just off the square that have interesting shops to look at including a "Nepal Gurkha Knife" shop containing a variety of different styles - Interesting! It was well worth the drive to come visit Bhaktapur from the big city of Kathmandu.
4. Taumadhi Square
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4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By Kai_Wah - Malaysia, null
This is the main square upon entry to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Entrance fee for foreigners is NPR 1,500 per person. The main attractions are the Golden Gate and Nyatapola Temple. Incredible woodcrafts and architecture. It is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Kathmandu Valley where the site is under the threat of earthquake especially in 2015. A precious heritage that worth a visit!
5. Nyatapola Temple
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4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By TouchKailashTravels - Kathmandu, Nepal
The five-storeyed Nyatapola is the tallest pagoda-style temple and is standing tall, surviving numerous disasters to showcase and as proof of the magnificent architecture of ancient Nepal.
6. Dattatreya Temple
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Thoughtful100 - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Include this on your walking tour of Bhaktapur. The walk from Durbar Square is interesting with many historic features to look at. There is a large water tank by the square, some beautiful wood carvings and of course the main and secondary temple. We did not have time to visit the wood carving museum also on the square. We enjoyed watching it all from the first floor of the square’s main cafe with it’s open balcony which served us good tea and coffee.
7. Vatsala Durga Temple
8. Taleju Temple
9. Pottery Square
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4.0 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By zettaGreece
Even many tourists visit this small square, it is nice and interesting see how Nepal people still today use traditional way to make these poterries
10. Siddha Pokhari
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By DipeshDhakal
Siddha Pokhari, centuries old pond was constructed during rule of the Medieval King Yakshya Malla in the early fifteenth century. It is considered as the most ancient pond in Bhaktapur . This human made pond is 171 m long, 73 m wide and about 3 m deep. Located near the main city gate in Bhaktapur, Siddha Pokhari is associated with a number of myths both religious and archeological importance has been one of the popular hangout. The pond is full of fishes and fish feeding is one of the major attraction of Siddha Pokhari where visitors can purchase fish food from the local shops. From this spot a wide range of snowy peaks are visible on clear days
