Bhaktapur city lies to the eastern
part of Kathmandu valley. It is the third largest city inside Kathmandu valley.
The city is famous for elegant art, culture, and festivals. Bhakapur is also
known as ‘Bhadgaun’ and locally known as Khwopa. The historically and
culturally rich city was found by King Ananda Dev Malla in 889 AD. The temples,
palaces, ponds and the historical buildings are the major attraction of
Bhaktapur.
Bhakatpur city sightseeing tour covers
almost all the attractions of Bhaktapur city. During your visit, you will
explore the typical Newari Culture, beautiful temples, wood carved palaces, and
amazing architecture of 15th century. Some popular places for
sightseeing inside Bhakatpur City area are as follows:
Places
to See in Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: ( tour start from 8:30am and end 5pm)
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 golden gate, the
palace of 55 windows, the batsala temple and the bell of barking dogs, etc. The
statue of the King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on a
column facing the palace of the many statues available in Nepal this is
considered to be the most magnificent.
The
National Art Gallery:
Contains ancient and medieval
paintings belonging to Hindu and Buddhist schools depicting Tantrism of various
periods and descriptions.
The
Golden Gate:
The Golden Gate is the entrance to
the main countyard of the palace of 55 windows. Built King Ranjit Malla, the
gate is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in
the entire world. This gate is embellished with deities and monsters of marvellous
intricacy.
The
Palace of 55 Windows:
The Palace of 55 Windows was built
in the 17th century by King Bhupatindra Malla. Among the brick walls with 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 carvings. This temple
also sets a beautiful example of Shikhara style of architecture in nepal. There
is a bronze be on the terrace of the temple which is also known as the “bell of
barking dogs”. This colossal bell, placed in 1737 A.D. was used to sound curfew
during that time.
Nyatapola
Temple:
This five storey Pagoda was built in
1702 A.D. by King Bhupatindra Malla. It stands in a five-terraced platform. On
each of the terraces squat a pair of figures; two famous wrestlers, two
Elephants, two Lions, two Griffins and “Baghini” and “Singhini” - the Tiger and
the Lion Goddesses. This is one of the tallest Pagodas and is famous for its
massive structure and subtle workmanship.
Bhairavnath
Temple:
This temple was first built as a one
storey pagoda but later changed into a three storey temple in 1718 A.D. by king
bhupatindra malla. The temple is noted for its artistic grandeur. It is
dedicated to lord bhairav- the god of terror.
Dattatraya
Temple:
Built in 1427 A.D. this temple is
said to have been built from trunk of a single tree. Near this temple is a
monastery with exquisitely carved peacock windows
Cost include:
Experience government lincen holder tour guide
private car with driver include fuel
