Bhaktpuar one Day Tour
Discovering BhaktapurA Guide to the Historic Newar CityAidan Warlow Suyog Prajapati THE CITY OF BHAKATPUR Important places to visit Durbar Square - Varahi dyachhen - Pujarimath- The Window Palace - Sukuldhoka - Dattatreya Square - Taumadi Square - Golmadi - Dattatreya Temple - Nyatapola Temple - Palikhel - Pottery
Bhaktapur” is directed to the visitor of the ancient Newar City of Bhaktapur, one ofthe three royal cities of the Kathmandu valley, who wants to get deeper into the history, culture andarchitecture of this marvelous city. Bhaktapur was at its high time in the 12th century a city with farreaching connection, a city of international trade; its craftsmen were praised from central India toChina.After a long period of decay, destruction through earthquakes and the loss of political power,Bhaktapur has become again a growing lively city.
Bhaktapur City wasenhanced from the start of the medieval period because it became the royal seat of undivided KathmanduValley during that period. It has preserved the unique medieval arts and architecture that flourished duringthe reign of the Malla kings, like the other two cities of the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur has also a royalpalace with many courtyards, temples of different architectural styles dedicated to different Gods andGoddesses and architectural buildings erected during different centuries by different kings.
The importanceof Bhaktapur’s vast heritage of historic buildings and work of art is renowned throughout the world.Changu Narayan, located close to the city of Bhaktapur, is another one of the most important monumentsites of the Kathmandu Valley. The site is important from historical, religious, art and architectural pointof view. An inscription carved on the victory pillar in the year 464 is the oldest authentic record of theKathmandu Valley.
This pillar was erected by Lichchavi King Mana Deva. One can see from this spot thebird’s eyes view of the Kathmandu Valley.Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan are considered the most significant cultural resources of the KathmanduValley, i.e. areas of “outstanding universal value”. Subsequently, both sites were inscribed on the WorldHeritage list as a part of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage site
