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Ancient city Bhaktapur

A travel journal to Bhaktapur by sarad

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Overview

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Situated at an altitude of 1,401 m. ancient city of Bhaktapur lies about 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu which can by reached by public transport and by trolley buses. The main Durbar(Palace) square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture Gallery, the Golden Gate, the Palace of 55 windows, the Batsala temple and the ell of barking dogs, etc. The Golden Gate is the entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 Windows. Built King Ranjit Malla, the Gate is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of the king in the entire world. This gate is embellished with deities and monster...Read More

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sarad
Kathmandu, Nepal

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