Visit Bhaktapur
- Unesco World Heritage
- Family
- Essential
Bhaktapur: How to get there?
15km by taxi from Kathmandu
Bhaktapur: See when to go?
All year round
Bhaktapur: For how long?
One day
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Bhaktapur Holidays
As the former capital of the Newar Kingdom, Bhaktapur is one of Nepal's most important historical towns. The town boasts a wealth of temples that are scattered around its squares.
Bhaktapur: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Former political and economic capital, Bhaktapur is full of temples which are witness to the richness of the Newar Empire.
My suggestion
Ask a taxi to take you directly to Bhaktapur and spend the day there.
At only 13km from Kathmandu, Bhaktapur is considered by many visitors to be the prettiest town in the Kathmandu Valley.
My suggestion
Bear in mind you need to pay to enter Bhaktapur. Make sure your ticket's stamped and valid for a week.
Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bhaktapur is one of the prettiest cities in the Kathmandu Valley.
My suggestion
I recommend that you have a meal on the terrace of a restaurant in one of the city's squares; the view is gorgeous!
As the former capital of the Newar Kingdom, Bhaktapur is one of Nepal's most important historical towns. The town boasts a wealth of temples that are scattered around its squares.
My suggestion
To really get a good feel for Bhaktapur, take the time to wander around its little lanes; the town centre is entirely pedestrianised and a great place for some lovely walks.
During the period of three kingdoms (14th-16th century), it was Bhaktapur which had the greatest influence in the Kathmandu valley. Its Nepalese name means "place of devotees".
My suggestion
Spend the most part of a day there to have the time do a full tour and to immerse yourself in the different spots. The atmosphere changes quickly, depending on if it's the middle of the day, dusk or dawn, and seeing these variations can be interesting.
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