Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur (Khwopa) - Ancient Newar City Filled with Temples
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Golden Gate
Nyatapola Temple
Taumadhi Square
Pottery Square
55 Windows Palace
Bhairavnath Temple, Bhaktapur
Dattatreya Square
Peacock Window

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1. Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Historical Site

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was once home to the royal family of Bhaktapur. Locally known as Khwopa, the ancient Newa city, it lets visitors explore a complex of four linked squares: Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Pottery Square and Dattatreya Square. It sits about 13 kilometres east of Kathmandu within the same valley, which makes it an easy half-day trip from the (Read More) capital.

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2. Golden Gate

Golden Gate

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Monument

The Sun Dhoka is the entrance to the 55 Windows Palace, a gilt-copper doorway framed by Garuda and a four-headed Taleju above the lintel, every surface of it worked. Percival Landon called it the most lovely piece of art in the whole kingdom, and it is still the thing most visitors photograph first in Durbar Square. Look up at the torana before you walk through it.
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3. Nyatapola Temple

Nyatapola Temple
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Temple

Nyatapola Temple is an 18th-century temple located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It is the tallest building in the valley and the tallest temple in the country. The temple was built in 1702 and is dedicated to Goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The idol of the Goddess, which is installed in the sanctum sanctorum, is believed to be extremely fearsome.

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4. Taumadhi Square

Taumadhi Square

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Commercial Street

Located right next to the famous Durbar Square, Taumadhi square is often left unnoticed while travelling to Bhaktapur but one has to explore it in order to know about ancient legends and adore ancient architecture. The square is very popular among tourists because of the beautifully structured stones and carvings on the wood. The stone sculptures are a major attraction in this square. It represent (Read More)s the ancient life in Bhaktapur. Also known as Taumadi Tole, it owes much of its reputation to be the site for Nyatapola Temple, the tallest temple in Nepal towering to a height of 30 metres.

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5. Pottery Square

Pottery Square

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Historical Site

Talako Tole is a working square rather than a monument: rows of unfired pots laid out to dry in the sun, wheels turning under the eaves, and kilns smoking at the edges. The Prajapati families here have thrown pots for generations and will let you sit at a wheel for a small fee. It is five minutes from Durbar Square and the one place in Bhaktapur where the old town is still earning a living rather (Read More)than charging admission.
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6. 55 Windows Palace

55 Windows Palace

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Forts & Palaces

The Palace of Fifty-five Windows was built by King Jitamitra Malla for his 55 wives, with one window for each of them. The palace of 55 Windows dates back to the 18th Century. Apart from this iconic monument of love, the said king also laid down the foundation stone for another iconic structure in the vicinity - the Nyatapola Temple.

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7. Bhairavnath Temple, Bhaktapur

Bhairavnath Temple, Bhaktapur

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Temple

Bhairavnath temple is one of the temples in Bhaktapur Durbar Square and is built in the pagoda style. The entry ticket to Bhaktapur also guarantees a visit to this temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav, which is supposed to be the most ferocious form of Lord Shiva. Originally, the temple had just one storey which was built by King Jagat Jyoti Malla. However, in 1717, two more storeys wer (Read More)e added to this temple by King Bhupatindra Malla.

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8. Dattatreya Square

Dattatreya Square

1 km from city center

Historical Site

Tachapal Tole is the oldest part of Bhaktapur and the least visited of its three squares, which is the reason to walk the extra ten minutes east. The Dattatreya temple at its centre dates from 1427 and is said to have been raised from the timber of a single tree. Around it are monastery courtyards, brass shops and two small museums. Come here when Durbar Square gets crowded.
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9. Peacock Window

Peacock Window

1 km from city center

Landmark

The Peacock Window is a latticed wooden window on the Pujari Math monastery, carved in the fifteenth century with a peacock fanning its tail at the centre, and it is the single most reproduced piece of Newar woodwork in Nepal. It is easy to walk past, set into a side lane off Dattatreya Square. The Woodcarving Museum inside the same building explains what you are looking at.
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10. Juju Dhau

Juju Dhau

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Street Food & Drinks

Juju dhau means king of yoghurts, and Bhaktapur has made it for long enough that the town is known for it across Nepal. Buffalo milk is boiled down with sugar and set in unglazed clay pots, which draw out the moisture and leave it thick enough to hold a spoon upright. Shops around Taumadhi and Durbar Square sell it by the pot. Eat it there rather than carrying it; the clay is the point.
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11. The Lion Gate, Bhaktapur

The Lion Gate, Bhaktapur

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Monument

The Lion Gate is a 17th-century gateway built in the belief that it would protect the ancient city, with two large stone lions standing on either side. It opens into Bhaktapur Durbar Square, alongside the palace buildings and carved stonework, and is reached by well-maintained pathways. Local belief holds that the king had the hands of the artisans cut off once the gate was finished, so that it co (Read More)uld never be copied elsewhere.
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12. Taleju Bhawani Temple

Taleju Bhawani Temple

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Temple

Standing like a silent sentinel of the Durbar Square, Taleju Bhawani Temple is among its most auspicious and stunning attractions. It is dedicated to the Goddess Bhawani and was built by the Malla Kings to ward off evil. The highlight of the temple is the fact that it has been built in the style of a 'Mandala'.

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13. Changu Narayan

Changu Narayan

5 km from city center

Temple

Changu Narayan is a synonymous word with both the old Nepalese temple and the village that surrounds it. Located in the Bhaktapur district some 12 km east of Kathmandu, Changu Narayan is the oldest temple in Nepal and has an authentic Newari style architecture very true to its roots. With its two-storey brick-red edifice, the beautiful temple perches atop a hill which is also called Changu or some (Read More)times Dolagiri.

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14. Siddha Pokhari

Siddha Pokhari

1 km from city center

Religious Pond

Siddha Pokhari is an artificial rectangular pond located near the main gate of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is one of the old and traditional ponds in Nepal. It was built in the 15th century during the rule of King Yakshya Malla. Siddha Pokhari is also called by the name Ta-Pukhu. The pond is surrounded by buildings, however, one can also spot snowy mountain peaks on a clear day. Ta Pukhu is a popu (Read More)lar place for locals as well as tourists and they can often be seen feeding the fish with food bought from stalls nearby.

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15. Thimi

Thimi

5 km from city center

Town

Thimi is the fourth largest town in Kathmandu Valley and is situated in between Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. The Kings of Bhaktapur often called this city as ‘Chhemi’ which means ‘capable people’, thus praising the people of Thimi for their constant and loyal support towards Bhaktapur. The town is a large producer of pottery and masks. With a population of nearly 84,000 people, the city is f (Read More)illed with Newari culture and traditions. Thimi is elevated and one must climb up the valley in order to reach the city. The city was originally known as Madhyapur which translates it to ‘middle place’ which is now more often used than Thimi. 
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16. Doleshwar Mahadev Temple

Doleshwar Mahadev Temple

4 km from city center

Temple

The Doleshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Bhaktapur, 20 kilometres away from Kathmandu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is believed to be 4000 years old. It is believed that visiting Doleshwar Mahadev, Pashupatinath and Kedarnath will wash off one’s sins by receiving blessings from Lord Shiva. 

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The top sightseeing places in Bhaktapur are 55 Windows Palace, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, Taumadhi Square , Changu Narayan, Doleshwar Mahadev Temple.

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