 The Bhaktapur city is protected as a UNESCO world Heritage site. Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaon, it means city of the Devotees. It is the third major town of the valley and in many ways the most mediaeval. The Bhaktapur is on of the most charming architecture showpieces of the valley as it highlights the ancient. The main items of interest in the Bhaktapur are: The lion gate: Dating as far back as AD1696, this gate is guarded on either side by two huge statues of lions. A long side, there are two stone images of Gods. The Golden gate: The golden gate is said to be the most beautiful and richly molded specimen of its kind in the entire world. The Golden gate is the mostly lovely piece of art in the whole Kingdom. The palace of fifty five windows: The palace of fifty five windows is the magnificent palace which was built during the region of King Yakshya Malla in 1427 AD. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design is a considered to be a unique piece of wood carving. The five- storey and 30 meter- high Nyatopola temple is not only the highest temple in the whole Kathmandu valley, but also one of the best example of Nepalese traditional architecture temple. The temple was built in 1702 AD and its design was so elegant and its construction well done. The art gallery: The art gallery contains ancient paintings belonging to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition of various periods description. The near of the Durbar square the statue of the Bhupandra Malla. This statue showing King Bhupatandra Malla in the act of worship is set one column facing the place. The square has many others statues, this is considered to be the most magnificent. In Bhaktapur others more temples can be seen with a full of wonderful and magnificent arts and architecture. Bhaktapur's people life style and them culture enchants you and enable to give you great experience in your life time. Bhaktapur also offers you such a glory woodcarving Handicrafts and colorful thangka paintings place. In Bhaktapur it offers you many other interesting things which is always able to be a different experience than yours own.
Changunarayan
The Changunarayan temple is protected as a UNESCO world Heritage site. The temple is the most ancient temple of Kathmandu valley. The temple which was built in the third century is decorated by some of the best samples of stones, wood and metal crafts in the valley. A fifth century stone inscription, the oldest to be discovered in Nepal, is located in the temple compound and it tells of the victorious King Mandev.
Datta-Traya Square
Further to the north-east of Toumadhi Square is another interesting locality called Datta-Traya Square. In fact this is the second important urban spot of Bhadgaun. The Datta-Traya Temple was also built by late King Vupatindra Malla in the 17th century is a famous pagoda carrying an amusing history. This is a wooden temple facing west; it is believed that the timber used for its relevant construction was sawed out of a single tree. So you can imagine how big the tree must have been. The three-storied temple is dedicated to the three-headed Deity of the orthodox Hindus. It symbolizes the divine triad, a mere combination of Brahma (the Creator), Bishnu (the Preserver) and Maheshwor (the Destroyer). The square as a whole can be regarded as a marvelous gallery of intricate wood carvings. One can smell environments of medieval period around the square. In the periphery of the temple, you can also see monasteries, Vimsen Temple and a platform. There are a couple of handicraft quarters around where watching the skills of the carvers is a sheer joy. The Pujari-Math Temple has the renowned Peacock Window in the lane side facing the cardinal direction of east. It is a pure wooden structure, a master-piece indeed. Apart from these, there exist two special museums-the Metal Craft Museum and the Wood Craft Museum. |