Bhaktapur The Ancient City of Enthusiasts and devotees.

"Bhaktapur the ancient city of enthusiasts and devotees" 

Bhaktapur is the ancient city which is also known as 'Bhadgaon' and 'Khwopa' historically. Bhaktapur is the home of middle age craftsmanship and engineering. Lying 14 kilometers/9 miles east of Kathmandu City, this spot was established in the ninth Century and is formed like a conch shell. The city is at the stature of 4,600 ft. above ocean level. 

Bhaktapur has the best-protected Royal palaces yards and old downtown area in Nepal and is recorded and in listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples and sanctuaries, wood, metal and stone art works. In Bhadgaon, you will visit the Durbar Square with the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bhupatendra Malla. The renowned five-storied Nyatapol temple on the porches of which stands a couple of figures - two goddesses, two resilient men, two elephants, two lions and two griffins is the tallest temple in the valley and was likewise built by King Bhupatendra Malla. It is probably the best illustration of Pagoda styled temple.

It has Four squares named as Dattatraya square where the famous Dattatraya temple and the famous wooden piece of art 'The Peacock Window' is situated. The wooden window in which a beautiful Peacock is engraved. Taumadhi Square where the famous Five stored 'Nyatapola' temple  and  Bhairabhnath temple lies. Pottery square a square full of pottery work where the smell of clay and the smoke fragrance is alive in the air. The last one Durbar Square where the famous 55 window palace 'Pachpana Jhyaley Durbar', Taleju temple and Krishna mandir lies.

One of the famous items of Bhaktapur is 'Juju Dhau' the King of Curds. Bhaktapur is also notable for its traditional art and architecture, historical monuments and craft work, pottery and weaving industries, and cultural facets such as music and customs which makes it a special place to experience and feel the  ancientness and rich cultural diversity.