Bhaktapur is the third largest city of Kathmandu valley; its means the "city of devotees" and is renowned for its elegant art, culture and colorful festivals. The local name of this city is 'Khwopa'. It is 13km outside Kathmandu and lies on the eastern side of the Tibetan trade route.
Bhaktapur is situated at an altitude of 1401 meters. Kind Anand Dev Malla founded the city in AD 889. The city is shaped like a conch shell,, one of emblems of the God Vishnu. Bhaktapur was the capital of greater Malla kingdom until the second half of the 15 th century. Bhaktapur development project has done much to improve the city's infrasture, economy and played a major role to preserve Bhaktapur's historical character.Till trhe time of Yasha Malla (1492) it was the capital of Malla kingdom. This is the more preserved and restored city compared to patan and Kathmandu . The old name of the city is Bhadgoan that means, " Rice City ".Some Sightseeing Palaces in Bhaktapur.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- The Art Gallery
- King Bhuptindra Malla
- The Palace with 55 windows
- The Golden Gate
- Batsala Temple and Bell of Barking Dogs
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Chyasilin Mandap
- Siddhi Laxmi Temple and Fasidega Temple
- The Dhunchen Bahal
- Lovely Handicrafts
- Nyatapole Temple
- Bhairavnath Temple
- Tilmaldhav Temple
- Café Nyatapole
- Pottery Square
- The Bazar Street
- Datratraya Temple
- Bhimsen Temple
- Maths and Peacock Windows
- The Sidda Pokhari
- Surya Vinayak
- Pashmina Palace
- Thimi
- Bode
Sightseeing Places in Kathmandu Valley
Sightseeing Places in Outside Kathmandu Valley
