Overview
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the best-preserved of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, with 15th-18th century Malla dynasty architecture largely intact. The 55-Window Palace with its intricate woodcarvings, the five-story Nyatapola Temple (Nepal's tallest), and Pottery Square where artisans still shape clay by hand are highlights. Less commercialized than Kathmandu, it offers a deeper taste of medieval Nepal. Don't miss 'juju dhau' (king yogurt), a famous local specialty. Admission NPR 1,500 (foreigners). About 40 minutes by bus from Kathmandu.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (ticket sales: 06:00-18:00)
Travel Tips
Your ticket is valid for one week, so you can return multiple times. Try your hand at pottery in Pottery Square. Don't miss the traditional houses along Tachupal Tole.
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