Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon which lies 14 km east of Kathmandu. The meaning the Bhadgaon is “city of devotees". It is the home of medieval art & architecture and still retains its rich medieval aroma. A city of farmers is also known for its pottery and weaving. It is the most charming and

the best preserved of the valley’s three cities. The intricately carved temples, alleyways and timeless atmosphere of this place are simply intriguing. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur include Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 windows, Bell of the barking dogs, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatraya Temple, Pujari Math etc;

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is an assortment of pagoda and Shikhara-style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The square is part of a charming valley as it highlights the idols of ancient kings perched on top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings in very place - struts, lintels, tympanums, gateways and windows - all seem to form a well orchestrated symphony.