Bhaktapur, A serene antiquity away from the bustling city

Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Introduction

Bhaktapur is one of the three ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, located about 14 kilometers from the city center of Kathmandu. The city was built in the 12th century and reached its peak from the 14th to the 16th century, with nearly 200 temples at that time. Today, this simple red brick town appears more tranquil and old-fashioned due to its distance from the city center of Kathmandu. It is recommended for tourists to consider staying here for one or two nights if they have enough time.

Address

Bhaktapur, Nepal

Opening hours

Opening hours: no time limit, ticket sales from 7:00 to 19:00.

Transportation

Public buses travelling between Kathmandu and Kathmandu stop near the entrance of Lion's Gate on the west side of Durbar Square, with a ticket price of 25 rupees and a journey time of 50 minutes. Taxis from Kathmandu usually also stop here, with a fare of 500-600 rupees, slightly higher for the return journey. Durbar Square is the center of the city, and other attractions within the city can be easily reached on foot.