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Golden Gate is situated at Dunbar square, Bhaktapur, Nepal. Edit

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Golden Gate, known as Soon Dhoka in Nepali, of Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a masterpiece not only of Nepal but of the world. This door of the great monument is decorated with mysterious monsters and other mythical creatures and is of great archaeological, historical and religious value. It also depicts the great architecture of the period which indeed is of immense value. this gate provides an entrance to the main courtyard of the palace of fifty-five windows. It also provides an access to Kumari Chowk and the Taleju Mandir and connects the two blocks of the fifty-five windowed palace. It is a pride of Nepal because of its immense religious, archeological, historical and architectural value.

Golden Gate, Bhaktapur, Nepal

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The Golden Gate was built by Monarch Ranjit Malla. It is the entrance to the main courtyard of the palace of fifty-five windows, in Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Also recognised by many as Sun Dhoka, the Golden Gate is the pride of Nepal. A figure of the Goddess Kali and Garuda (mythical bird) is at the top of the door. It is also assisted by two heavenly nymphs.

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September to November and from February to April.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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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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