Bhaktapur Durbar Square


Bhaktapur is considered to be the oldest city within the Kathmandu Valley and was also known as the capital city of the Kathmandu Valley until the 14th century. It is also one of the popular World Heritage Sites of Nepal. The entire place is filled with ancient religious buildings and beautifully crafted wooden doors and windows, so they also named it the city of the devotees. The presence of four different squares holding their own importance attracts many tourists with curiosity.

Dattatraya Square is the site of a unique temple to the trinity gods. Taumadhi Square houses Nyatapola Temple, one of Nepal’s highest temples. Pottery Square is a place where you can see the art of potters and try making them yourself, and finally, Durbar Square is where you will find the pagoda-style temples like the popular Golden Gate and Fifty-Five Window Palace.

The entire place is filled with many attractions that will keep you curious throughout your entire visit, and you can complete both Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square in a day.