Bhaktapur

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Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Temples of Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
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November 25, 2013 - exterior of ancient city Bhaktapur, Nepal
If you find yourself in #Nepal in mid-April, be sure to celebrate Nepali New Year! The best place to do so is in #Bhaktapur, the ancient city on the outskirts of Kathmandu. This UNESCO World Heritage site is full of insane crowds and multi-day celebrations during April. One of the most famous feature of the celebrations are these huge carts which are lavishly decorated for the occasion. #festivals #celebrate
Siddhi Home & Restaurant

Siddhi Home & Restaurant

3 out of 5
Taumadhi Square Bhaktapur
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Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Manakamana Marg Kathmandu
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Central Courtyard Thamel - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

Central Courtyard Thamel - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

3.5 out of 5
Chhusya Galli Kathmandu Bagmati Province
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Little Buddha Inn

Little Buddha Inn

4 out of 5
Phulbari Street Kathmandu Bagmati Province
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Boudha Apart Hotel

Boudha Apart Hotel

3 out of 5
Ramhiti Boudha Rd Kathmandu Bagmati Province
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Sagarmatha Apartment Bed & Breakfast

Sagarmatha Apartment Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Ward-3 Lalitpur
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Rebuilding the temples destroyed by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. It's been years since it happened but they are still rebuilding. Some temples are easier to build than others. There's something magical about walking somewhere so ancient with people living normal lives. #Culture

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

4.5/5(84 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bhaktapur with a stop at Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the hiking trails.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
The original peacock window of Bhaktapur.

Dattatreya Temple

After visiting Dattatreya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bhaktapur. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the hiking trails.

Dattatreya Temple

Siddha Pokhari

Explore the lovely green spaces of Siddha Pokhari and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bhaktapur. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

Siddha Pokhari

Peacock Window

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bhaktapur with a stop at Peacock Window. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the hiking trails.

Peacock Window

Pottery Square

You can learn about the history of Bhaktapur with a trip to Pottery Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the hiking trails.

Pottery Square

King Bhupatindra Malla’s Column

You can learn about the history of Bhaktapur with a trip to King Bhupatindra Malla’s Column. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the hiking trails.

King Bhupatindra Malla’s Column

Things to do

Everest Scenic

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

$75
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Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
Traditional Dinner with cultural dance performance- cultural show- Nepali dance

Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

$17
per adult
Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu
Kathmandu Rickshaw Night Explorer Tour

Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems

$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

$35
per adult
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group
Nepali female lady cooking Bara in Kathmandu Street

Secret Foodie in Kathmandu

$20
per adult
Secret Foodie in Kathmandu
Kathmandu valley tour

Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples

$110
per adult
Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples
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Cities near Bhaktapur

After visiting Bhaktapur, we took a bus up to see the ancient Hindu Vishnu temple Changu Narayan before it closed. It is considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal with pieces dating back to 325 A.D. We were lucky because it had just been storming hours before but we managed to see this sunset. This overlooks the Changu village. Warning: there seems to be a "tourist price" for these buses. We found out where everyone is charged 15-20 RPS we were charged 50. They do this because you can't understand any better. The difference in US dollars is only cents haha but still, I hate that feeling of being ripped off =S

Changunarayan

Panorama of Kathmandu valley, with cloudy sky and sunset, town and hills, from Shivapuri Nagsrjun National Park in Nepal.

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People walking in Durban square at Bhaktapur on Nepal

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