Bhaktapur, The historical place of Nepal

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Bhakatpur

Situated to the east of Kathmandu at about 14 kilometers this city is known for its pottery and weaving. Bhaktapur or the City of Devotees still retains the medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievement. The past glory of the Malla rulers continue to be refleted at the Durbar Square. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. Visitor can be reached by public transport and by trolley buses from Kathmandu

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The Golden Gate is the entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 Windows. Built by King Ranjit Malla, the Gate is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. the gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marvelous intricacy. The Palace of 55 Windows was built in the 17th century. Amoung the brick walls in their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony of 55 Windows. This balcony is a masterpiece of wood carving. The stone temple of Batsala Devi which is also located in the Durbar Square is full of intricate carving. This temple also sets a beautiful example of Shikhara style architecture in Nepal. There is a bronze bell on the terrace of the temple which is also known as the "Bell of Barking Dogs". This colossal bell placed in 1773 AD, was rung to signal curfew during those days.

The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture Gallery, the Batsala temple, etc. A magnificient statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace of the many windows.

The National Art Gallery

Contains ancident and medieval paintings belonging to Hindu and Buddhist schools depicting Tantrism of various periods and descriptions.

Surya Binayak

Situated in a beautiful surrounding of Bhadgaon, the temple of Ganesh is placed in a sylvan setting to catch the first rays of the rising sun. It is a good picnic spot flanked by many attractive landscape

Changu Narayan

Situated at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the Valey, it is said to have been built by King Hri Dutta in 323 A.D. and said to be the oldest temple in the Valley.

Nagarkot

It is a popular tourist resort of Nepal. It is situated 32 Km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 m above the sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of the eastern Nepal Himalaya including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) can be seen from here.