Bhaktapur is the third largest city in the Kathmandu valley. The city was once the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom from the 12th to the 15th century.
Four square miles of land situated at an altitude of 1,401 meter from sea-level is a home to Traditional art and architecture, pottery and weaving industries, rich local customs and culture, and the every-day life of Bhaktapur people. All that and more will have you visit this untouched ancient city more than once! Nepal's Malla dynasty's achievements in arts and crafts are reflected throughout the Bhaktapur city.
Detail itinerary Program
Day
01
Arrival
in Kathmandu (1300m) Transfert to Hotel
Day
02
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square (World Heritage Site) Bhaktapur
Durbar Square is a conglomeration of pagoda and
shikhara-style temples grouped around a fifty-five
window palace of brick and wood. The square is
one of the most charming architectural showpieces
of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts
of Nepal. The golden effigies of kings perched
on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities
looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings
in every place-struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums,
gateways and windows-all seem to form a well-orchestrated
symphony. The main items of interest in the Durbar
Square are
The Lion Gate Dating as far back
as 1696 A.D., this gate is guarded on either side
by two huge statues of lions. Alongside, there
are two stone images of Bhairav (the dreadful
aspect of Shiva) and Ugrachandi (the consort of
Shiva in her fearful manifestation).
The Golden Gate is said to be
the most beautiful and richly moulded specimen
of its kind in the entire world. The door is surmounted
by a figure of the goddess Kali and Garuda (the
mythical man-bird) and attended by two heavenly
nymphs. It is also embellished with mythical creatures
of marvellous intricacy. In the words of Percy
Brown, an eminent English art critic and historian,
the Golden Gate is the most lovely piece of art
in the whole Kingdom it is placed like a jewel,
flashing innumerable facets in the handsome setting
of its surroundings. The gate was erected by King
Ranjit Malla and is the entrance of the main courtyard
of the Palace of Fifty-five Windows.
The Palace of Fifty-five Windows
This magnificent palace was built during the reign
of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently
remodelled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth
century. Among the brick walls with their gracious
setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with
Fifty-five Windows, considered to be a unique
masterpiece of woodcarving.
Day
03
free
day
Day
04
Transport
to airport 3h before plane living.
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