Saturday, December 26, 2009
Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaon, stood the capital of Nepal Valley once during the olden days. And today there is a treasure home of medieval arts and architecture. According to a legend, this city was founded by late king Anand Dev who belonged to the famous Lichhabi Dynasty in 889 A.D. The urban sector covers the area of 4 square miles. People of this city make the best curd of the kingdom so that it is known as 'Juju Dhau' or 'King Curd'. There are different cottage factories which produce masks and wooden handicraft in Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is 13 kilometers east of Kathmandu and can easily arrive their by public taxi, mini-bus, bus, auto-rickshaw, trolley-bus etc.
1. Bhaktapur Durbar square
Bhaktapur Durbar square is the main attraction for the visitors or tourists of Bhaktapur. The Bell of Barking Dogs, the picture gallery, the palace of 55 windows, the Golden Gate, the Bastala Temple, the replica of Pashupatinath Temple the Lion Gate etc. are the attraction of the Square. During the reign of King Ranjit Malla, bronze bell known as "The Bell of Barking Dogs" was built. The local dogs starts barking, when it starts to ring. And "The palace of 55 windows" was also built during his reign, which is wonderful and richly carved specimen in this whole world. T e main way for " The Palace of 55 Windows" is the golden gate. "The Bastala Temple" is beautiful example of shikhara style of architecture in Nepal. During the reign of king Bhupendra Malla, the lion gate was constructed which is made with the figures of Narasingh,Hanuman and Bhairav Narayan. 2. Nyatapola Temple 
During the reign of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Nyatapola Temple was built which is 5 storied temple of Goddess Laxmi. This one of the tallest temple having two pair of figures of two Singhini, two Graffins, two lions, two wrestlers, two elephants, two Baghini.
3. Bhairav Nath Temple
During the reign of King Jayasthiti Malla, this temple was built and later it was re-constructed by King Bhupatindra Malla. The main attractions of this temple is the God of terror and the Lord Bhairav Nath.
4. Dttatraya Temple
During the reign of King Yakchhya Malla, it was built and later repaired by King Bishwa Malla. People of Bhaktapur believe that it was built by a sinle tree.
During the reign of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Nyatapola Temple was built which is 5 storied temple of Goddess Laxmi. This one of the tallest temple having two pair of figures of two Singhini, two Graffins, two lions, two wrestlers, two elephants, two Baghini.
3. Bhairav Nath Temple
During the reign of King Jayasthiti Malla, this temple was built and later it was re-constructed by King Bhupatindra Malla. The main attractions of this temple is the God of terror and the Lord Bhairav Nath.
4. Dttatraya Temple
During the reign of King Yakchhya Malla, it was built and later repaired by King Bishwa Malla. People of Bhaktapur believe that it was built by a sinle tree.
5. Pujari Nath
Pujari Nath, which is a monastry was built during the reign of King Yakchhya Malla with the suggestio n of Priest Ram Dutta Giri.
Pujari Nath, which is a monastry was built during the reign of King Yakchhya Malla with the suggestio n of Priest Ram Dutta Giri.
6.Suryavinayak
Suryavinayak, which includes the God Ganesh is situated at south of Bhaktapur city. It is a beautiful picnic spot.
7. Changu Narayan
Changu Narayan, which is situated about 153m above the level of Kathmandu City. This is oldest temple of this valley which has been built during the reign of king Hari Dutta Verma.
Changu Narayan, which is situated about 153m above the level of Kathmandu City. This is oldest temple of this valley which has been built during the reign of king Hari Dutta Verma.
8. Nagakot
Nagarkot, which is one of the best tourists resort of Nepal is situated at an altitude of 2174m above the sea level and about 32 km east of Kathmandu Valley. Mt. Everest , Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Choba, Bhamre, Gauri etc. can be clearly viewed from Nagarkot.
Nagarkot, which is one of the best tourists resort of Nepal is situated at an altitude of 2174m above the sea level and about 32 km east of Kathmandu Valley. Mt. Everest , Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Choba, Bhamre, Gauri etc. can be clearly viewed from Nagarkot.
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