BHAKTAPUR (BHADGAON)

Bhaktapur, situated at an altitude of 1401 m, is a home to medieval art and architecture. The urban city covers an area of 4 square miles. Bhaktapur means the city of devotees. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. The city lies about 14 kilometres east of Kathmandu. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur include:

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture Gallery, the Golden Gate, the Palace of 55 Windows, the Batsala Temple and the Bell of Barking Dogs, the replica of Pashupatinath Temple etc.

The other major attractions are: