Bhaktapur is also called as Bhadgaon or Khwopa. Bhaktapur was probably found in the ninth century. It is an ancient Newari town which is situated 14 km east of Kathmandu city. It is one of the 3 historic cities of Kathmandu Valley. You can easily reach Bhaktapur by taxi or by a Bhaktapur Express from Bag Bazar bus stop.
Bhaktapur means "the city of devotees". The city is famous for Yoghurt. Bhaktapur is home of traditional art and architecture, pottery, and weaving industries, rich in local customs and culture. There are many places to visit in Bhaktapur, Like:-
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
It is one of the world heritage sites in the country. It reflects rich culture, art, and architectural designs. Golden gate is the entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 windows. This Gloden gate was known as the world's most beautiful and richly carved specimen. Also near the main gate, there is the statue of Bhairab And Ugrachandi. It was said that the artist who made this statue had his hand cut off by the order of the Bhaktapur King so that he would not make such statue again in Kathmandu And Patan.
Naga Pokhara
Naga Pokhara is the bathing tank from the early sixteenth century. When you enter from the Gloden Gate right towards the doorway leads to the Naga Pokhari.
Mul Chock
As you enter to the left of the Palace door passage stands impressive doorway details of the Goddes Taeju and her heavenly presents in the wood. And beyond it lies the beautiful, Polychrome Mul chock.
Kumari Chock
Although Kumari Chock is smaller it is as old as beautiful as Mul Chock. When you enter into the Mul Chock, the door facing you across the courtyard is the Kumari Chock.
Pashupati Mandir
Pashupati Mandir in Bhaktapur also known as Yakshewar is the oldest structure of Bhaktapur which has the illustrious Pashupatinath Linga. In front of it there is mid eighteenth-century Batsala Durga Temple is located.
Chyasin Mandap
Chyasin Mandap is located at opposite of the palace of 55 windows which is used by the Bhaktapur king to watch the Festivals and Processions.
Nyatapole Temple
This temple is 30m tall and it is the tallest temple in the Kathmandu Valley built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1708 AD. It has a figures of wrestlers, elephant, lion, griffins and goddesses on its five terraces.
Bhairavnath Temple
It was originally built by King Jagar Jyoti Malla as a one-story pagoda but in 1718 AD King Bhupendra Malla changed it into a three-story temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav who is the god of Terror.
Dattatraya Temple
This temple was built in 1427 AD and it is said that it was built from a single tree.
Bhaktapur National Art Gallery
You can see rare paintings, and manuscripts wif painted covers. Gallery also contains brass, bronze, stone, and wooden images. It shows the medieval art tradition of Nepal.
Potter’s Square
Potter’s Square is Located north of Durbar Square and south to the river. Still, now Bhaktapur Potter is manufacturing simple water drinking Pot Vessels, Flower Vessels, disposal Yogurt pots, and different other household and house decorative vessels. Tourism can also try to make Pots or mud vessels on request.
Tourists have to pay an entry fee of Rs 1500 to visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square.