Location: Bhaktapur
Top Things to do in Bhaktapur
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Bhaktapur, Central Region
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. Bhaktapur Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
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2. 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
3. Pujari Math
4. Ugrachandi and Bhairav Statues
5. 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.
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Vatsala Durga Temple
10. National Art Gallery
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4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By ggm96822 - Honolulu, United States
Very small collection of brass, bronze and stone sculptures, paintings including Tantric thankas, manuscripts, stone inscriptions and an old set of Nauva Durga masks, with a few exceptional pieces not to be missed. The Malla-period Surya and Candra carvings from 1469AD are exquisite. The museum is housed in a wing of the former palace, was damaged in the 2015 earthquake, and is scheduled for renovation. Good views of Darbar Square from the second floor windows, and there's a small inner courtyard. Two giant stone lions guard the entrance, flanking large statues of Bhairab and of Narasingha executing Hiranyakashyap that are still worshipped every morning, and two smaller statues on the pillars at the door preserving a traditional palace entrance.
