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Popular Tourist
Destinations In Nepal |
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Places To See In Bhaktapur |
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Bhaktapur Bhadgaon, also known
as Bhaktapur, stood the capital of Nepal Valley
once during the olden days. And today it is a
treasure home of medieval arts and
architectures. According to a legend this city
was founded in 889 A.D. by late King Anand Deb
who belonged to the famous Lichhabi dynasty. The
whole city takes the relevant shape of a 'Khat-Kon'
or David's Star. Bhaktapur signifies the "City
of Devotees", with the sole majority of Hindus.
The urban sector covers an area of 4 square
miles. Pottery plus weaving form its traditional
industries. They make the best yogurt of the
kingdom; so it is known as 'juju dhou' or 'king
curd.' Nowadays numerous cottage factories
produce masks and wooden handicrafts as well.
Bhaktapur is 13 kilometers direct east of
Kathmandu and is accessible by public taxi
vehicles including the bus, mini-bus,
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Some of the Monuments to
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square |
This complex of places, country
yards, and temples built between the 12th and
18th used to be the seat of ancient malla kings
of Kathmandu. An interesting object here is the
17sth century stone inscription set into the
wall of the palace with writings in 15 language.
The durbar square protected as a UNESCO world
heritage site. This is the social, religious and
urban focal point of city. There are also
museums inside the palace building.
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Thimi |
Thimi is situated 8 Km east of
Kathmandu, is a farming town on the way of
Bhaktapur. Wonderful temples and other religious
shrines point its steers. It is known for the
artistic masks and mud pots often seen spread
out on the streets to dry in the sun. Handspun
cotton cloth is another Thimi specialty.
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The Golden Gate |
Golden gate is the entrance to
the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 windows.
Built King Ranjit Malla, the Gate is one of the
most beautiful and richly carved specimens of
its kind in the entire world. This gate is
embellished with deities and monsters of
marvellous intricacy.
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Places Of 55 Windows |
The Palace of 55 windows was
built in the seventeenth century by King
Bhupatindra Malla. Among the brick walls with
their gracious setting and sculptural design, is
a balcony of 55 windows. This balcony is a
masterpieace of wood carving.
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Stone Temple Of Batsala |
which is also located in the
Durbar square is full of intricate carvings.
This temple also sets a beautiful example of
Shikhara style of architecture in Nepal. There
is a bronze bell on the terrace of the temple
which is also known as the "bell of barking
dogs". This colossal bell, placed in 1737 A.D.
was used to sound curfew during that time.
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Nyatpole Temple |
This five-storey pagoda was
built in 1702 A.D. by King Bhupatindra Malla. It
stands on a five-terraced platform. On each of
the terraces squat a pair of figures; two famous
wrestlers, two elephants, two lions, two
griffins and Baghini and Singini the tiger and
the lion goddesses. This is one of the tallest
pagodas and is famous for its massive
structureand subtle workmanship
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Bhairavanath Temple |
This temple was first built as
a one-storey pagoda but later chaned into a
three-storey temple in 1718 A.D. by king
Bhupatindra Malla. The temple is noted for its
artistic grandeur. It is dedicated to Lord
Bhairav the god of Terror.
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Dattatraya Temple |
Built in 1427 A.D. this temple
is said to have been built from trunk of a
single tree. Near this temple is a monastery
with exquisitely carved peacock windows.
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Changu Narayan Temple |
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Is situated on a ridge
overlooking the Valley, about 12 km to the east
of the city. It is dedicated to the Hindu god
Bishnu. One of the finest and oldest specimens
of pagoda architecture, the temple is
embellished with exquisite wood and stone
carvings. |
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