Bhaktapur
Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Bhaktapur is a densely settled medieval Newar city in the eastern Kathmandu Valley, a short distance from the capital. The five-tiered Nyatapola pagoda, completed in 1702, and the former royal palace anchor its historic centre. The city is known for over 200 forms of traditional dance, the spring festival of Biskā jātrā, the carnival of Sāpāru, pottery and handicraft traditions, and jūjū dhau — a buffalo-milk yogurt considered a local speciality. Bhaktapur served as capital of the Malla Kingdom from the 12th century until 1482.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.2 mi
Bhaktapur: quick answers
Where is Bhaktapur?
Bhaktapur is in Nepal, about 11 km7.0 miles in a straight line from Kathmandu.
How do you get to Bhaktapur?
The nearest airport is Kathmandu (KTM), about 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bhaktapur?
The warmest month is June, averaging 20°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is July, with about 720 mm28.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bhaktapur?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 55 restaurants, 36 cafés and 48 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.