Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgoan, which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square), the whole area is informally known as the Bhakapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley.
Major attractions of Bhaktapur:
Nagarkot:
Nagarkot is renowned for its sunrise view and best weather, which has been an attraction zone for domestic and foreign tourist. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Nagarkot is an international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains and sunset views. The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists.
Located approximately 7000 ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, Nagarkot is a world famous hills station with views of the Himalayas, rolling hills, deep valleys, and pine forests in a rural atmosphere.
A viewpoint spot to enjoy the sunrise and sunset with Himalayan vistas, Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the snow capped Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley (8 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). The ranges includes Annapurna range, Manaslu range,
Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range,Rolwaling range,
Mahalangur range (Everest range) and Numbur range with splendid views of the Kathmandu valley and Shivapuri National Park.
Situated in a strategic location, Nagarkot was an ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley to monitor external activities of other kingdoms. Later, it became a summer retreat for the royal family before becoming popular as an international hill station.
The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgoan, which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square), the whole area is informally known as the Bhakapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley.
Major attractions of Bhaktapur:
- 55 Window Palace: Built in the 15th century, the 55 Window Palace is the dominating architectural structure in the square.
- Golden Gate: The main entrance to the palace, the golden gate is a masterpiece of artwork.
- Lion's Gate: The magnificent and beautiful gate was produced from artisans whose hands were cut off after finishing touch to them by the envious Bhadgoun king so that no more of such masterpiece would be produced again.
- Mini Pashupati Temple: The holy god Shiva temple, the mini pashupati, is believed to be built right in front of the palace after a Bhadgoan king dreamed of it.
- Vatsala Temple: The Vatsala temple is known for its dog-barking bell which is believed to producee a death knell when it is rung.
- Nyatapola Temple: Nyatapola in Newari language means five stories — the symbolic of five basic elements. This is the highest pagoda of Nepal ever built with such architectural perfection and artistic beauty.
- Bhairava Nath Temple: The Bhairava Nath temple is dedicated to the god of terror and death: Bhairava.
Nagarkot:
Nagarkot is renowned for its sunrise view and best weather, which has been an attraction zone for domestic and foreign tourist. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Nagarkot is an international tourist destination with spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains and sunset views. The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists.
Located approximately 7000 ft (2000 m) above sea level and 28 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, Nagarkot is a world famous hills station with views of the Himalayas, rolling hills, deep valleys, and pine forests in a rural atmosphere.
A viewpoint spot to enjoy the sunrise and sunset with Himalayan vistas, Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the snow capped Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley (8 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). The ranges includes Annapurna range, Manaslu range,
Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range,Rolwaling range,
Mahalangur range (Everest range) and Numbur range with splendid views of the Kathmandu valley and Shivapuri National Park.
Situated in a strategic location, Nagarkot was an ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley to monitor external activities of other kingdoms. Later, it became a summer retreat for the royal family before becoming popular as an international hill station.
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