Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square, situated at 12 km from the town of Bhaktapur. Edit

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The most important of all the tourist sites in bhaktapur, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is renowned as one of the most attractive destination for Nepali as well as international tourists. The area is called “Layaku” in Newari language. Ancient temples and shrines, sculptures and historical heritage sites constructed in different eras carry the identity of this city. Highlights of the ancients Nepali art like golden gate, 55 Window Temple, Statue of bhupatindara Malla, Museum, Krishna Temple. Big Beel, dog Barking Bell, Siddhilaxmi Temple, Taleju bhagwati Temple etc can be observed in one place here. this durbar square is also a hub for local residents to get some refreshment after fatigue and to stroll around to have some fun time. This place can sasily be reached through different parts of Bhaktapur. Foreigners have to apy an entry fee to visit this tourist destination.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to November and from February to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4 to 5 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : INR 100 for SAARC/ Chinese.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : INR. 1100 to foreigners.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taking a taxi to Bhaktapur is very easy from anywhere in Kathmandu city. However you will be paying upwards of 900 rupees and closer to 1200 rupees to 1500 rupees starting fee. Bargain hard.

Bus : There are many buses going to Bhaktapur from Kathmandu City. The easiest and most central bus leaves from Ratna Park bus stop. The cost of this bus to Bhaktapur is 40 Rupees, however foreigners are charged 50 rupees. Simply show up at the park and head to any of the buses and start asking for where the Bhaktapur bus is. Board the bus and pay when ticket collector comes up to you. It takes about an hour depending on traffic.The bus will drop you out side the main gate..

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Air : Nearest, Katmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport is the largest and only international airport in Nepal. Most flights to Kathmandu arrive via Delhi, Dhaka, or Bangkok, and of the remaining only a few originate from outside Asia.

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