Bhaktapur Durbar Square is another lovely milestone of Kathmandu Valley and a famous World Heritage Site. Among the three urban communities of Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is the smallest one. The city is famous for preserving and showcasing the traditional Newari life. The city has a mixed population of Hindu and Buddhist practitioners. Pottery Square, Dattatreya Square, Taumadhi Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which unfurls medieval Bhaktapur's rich culture and history, are must-visit sites.

 

Highlights of Bhaktapur Durbar Square

 

Temples and palaces built in the pagoda and shikhara styles of architecture

Opportunity to participate in traditional pottery making at the Pottery Square

Artistic wood carvings, stone sculptures, and metalwork

Visit the Palace of 55 Windows, which used to be a royal residence

Visit the Nyatapola Temple, once the tallest building in Kathmandu Valley

Entry Fee

 

For SAARC nationals and Chinese Citizens: NPR 500

For other tourists: NPR 1500

 

How to get to Bhaktapur Durbar Square?

 

You can take a taxi from Thamel to Bhaktapur. The duration of the drive is around 45 minutes in a taxi. Local bus services are also available. You need to be at Naya Bus Park or Ratna Park to take a local bus. Buses to Bhaktapur leave every ten or fifteen minutes from the bus stops. After reaching Bhaktapur, you may have to walk for about 10-15 minutes to reach the durbar square.