About Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur an area of devotion and sanctity is dotted with temples and places of worship. Nepal in a heartshell is rich with religious prosperity and Bhaktapur is the jewel that makes Nepal shine. Sprawling with hundreds of devotee's a UNESCO heritage site even after a devastating earthquake in 2015 still has much to offer, apart from the temples with intricate sculptures there are a number of restaraunts with traditional cuisines, the locals called 'nepa nepa mi' also have their own language segregating themselves from the other sections of the nepalise kingdoms. The next sight for tourists is the ponds around the city, majorly decorated and used during the varios festivals there, the ponds originally reservoirs for drinking and bathing now are tourists spots, where they can feed fish and enjoy the view of the snow peaks mountains. For a ride into the spiritual side of Nepal, Bhaktapur is a must see.

Must See

  • Temples surrounding the city, Layaku, Nyatapola temple, Bairab Nath temple, Dattatreya Temple.
  • The ethnic clothing of the locals
  • Celebration of the festivals.

How to reach

Private transport/ Taxis: via Ring Road and Araniko Highway ( 21 mins, 15.8km)

Kathmandu Local Bus from Ratna Park to Bhaktapur Western Entrance:रु25

Drive:Approximate fuel cost: रु130 - रु200

Tips

  • Taste the unique curd named (jhu jhu curd, king of curd).
  • Certain etiquettes must be maintained most important is to remove footwear before entering places of worship and homes, eating with the hand and greeting with a namaste is a sign of respect towards the locals.
  • Pets are allowed
  • Wheelchair accessibility limited.
  • Children must be accompanied at all times
  • Tour guides are fluent in several languages
  • Cash accepted, card facilities limited.

 

Visit Time

Sundays : Open 24 hours

Mondays: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

NIL

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Tourists: USD 50./ Adult

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 17.99°C

 

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