Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur has arguably the finest temples, palace courtyards, architecture and culture of the three cities of the Kathmandu Valley. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Bhaktapur was the largest of the three Newa kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley and was the capital of Nepal during the great ‘Malla Kingdom’ until the second half of the 15th century. It is the home of traditional art and architecture, historical monuments and craft work, magnificent latticed windows, pottery and weaving industries, excellent temples, beautiful ponds, rich local customs, culture, religion, festivals, musical mystic and so on. Bhaktapur is still an untouched as well as preserved ancient city that is itself the world to explore for tourists. You wander the narrow streets exploring the temples and palaces observing local potters, wood carvers and colourful daily life. Places of interest include Durbar Square, the five story pagoda style Nyatapola temple, the Bhairabnath and Dattatraya temples and the ornately carved Peacock windows.