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Bhaktapur
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Bhaktapur

A remarkably preserved medieval city of red-brick lanes, pottery squares and towering pagodas east of Kathmandu.

Notable spots

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    History

    The old royal plaza with the famous 55-Window Palace.

  • Nyatapola Temple

    Landmark

    Nepal's tallest pagoda, five tiers guarded by stone figures.

  • Pottery Square

    Culture

  • Juju Dhau (King Curd) Tasting

    Food

Bhaktapur weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Bhaktapur in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Photo: Bhaktapur — Saroj Pandey (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia