About Nyatapola

Nyatapola Temple is a 5-Roof. Meaning is Five Storeys Roofed Temple. Pagoda Style temple located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The temple was erected by Nepali King Bhupatindra Malla during a 7-month period from late 1702 to 1703. It is the temple of Siddhi Lakshmi, the Tantric Lakshmi who bestows auspiciousness. The Temple is the tallest temple in the Kathmandu Valley and stands 30 m high. It was so well designed that it withstood the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake. Newari language , Nyatapola means " five-storeyed temple " . The temple rests on a base of five levels with four Ganesh shrines in each of the corners . This is the only temple that is named after the dimension of architecture rather than from the name of the deity residing inside.

Must See

  • Intricate carvings of her on the Torana above the door .
  • Likewise there are about 180 roof struts depicting carvings of her and other Hindu and Buddhist deities. 

How to reach

Private transport/ Bus/ Auto/ Taxi: Take Pashupati Rd to Araniko Highway/Ring Road-Slight left onto Araniko Highway/Ring Road-Take Rammandir Rd to your destination.

Kathmandu Local Bus: रु25

Tips

  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • Keep hydrated
  • Pets not allowed
  • Religious site maintain Dress code and ethics conduct
  • Wheelchair accessibility not available
  • Children need to be accompanied at all times

Visit Time

Sunday : Open 24 hours

Monday : 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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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

1-2 hours

 

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Weather

Haze 14.99°C

 

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