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Bhaktapur is an ancient Newar town in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. It is located in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 61405 and had 9187 houses in it.The male inhabitants of this city wear a special type of cap called the Bhaad-gaaule topi. This city is famous for its yoghurt or curd ju-ju Dhau.Bhaktapur's main square, Durbar Square, houses the 55-window Palace which was constructed by King Bhupatindra Malla and was home to royalty until 1769. It is now a National Gallery. Close by is the Golden Gate which leads into Mulchok Court which is home to the Taleju Temple. This temple, like others in the main towns of the Kathmandu Valley, is dedicated to the goddess Taleju Bhawani and includes shrines to both the Taleju Bhawani and Kumari. Entrance to the temple is restricted to Hindus and the living goddess strictly cannot be photographed.
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093Bhaktapur is a museum, a movie set and another world all at the same time. Built from red brick with intricately carved wooden structures, temples, lively markets, narrow lane ways and flaming colours are an overload on your senses. Perfect for experiencing true Nepali life in an unspoiled Nepali city, Bhaktapur is the most memorable city.
Bhaktapur is the religious heart of Nepal, where the people rise at 3 o'clock every morning to pray. If you're staying the night, you too will be woken up, to the sound of bells ringing all over the city. The town is World Heritage listed and is home to Nepal's tallest temple, Nyatapol Temple standing 30 metres tall.
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02125Bhaktapur avec sa multitude de monuments historiques restaurés est classée au patrimoine mondiale de l'Unesco. Cette ville est magnifique avec ses rues pavées de briques rouges. La magie du lieu opère de part la petite taille de la ville et l'absence totale de voitures dans son enceinte.
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0281Enchanting town, no cars and only nice people. Just get a cab from Kathmandu, very very cheap. There are many travel agency in Thamel who can arrange a visit for you. If I may suggest . . .go tu Sunrise Nepal: italian and nepali personnell.
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