Bhaktapur, the city of temples is located in Bhagmati Pradesh province of Nepal. The word Bhaktapur which means the city of devotees (Bhakt- devotees and pur-town) is given to the area as it houses years old glorious and magnificent temples like Bhairab Nath Temple, Dattatraya Temple and Nyatapola Temple. It can also be said the city of festivals as in each month you’ll find the city cheering and celebrating. Bisket Jatra, Kumar Khasti, Gai Jatra, Gunla, Pulu Kisi, are some of the festivals regarded here. Bhaktapur is greatly recognised for its temples, stonework, wood, pottery, metal, agriculture and tourism. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square Palace, 55 Windows Palace are the distinguished tourist attractions here
Flying to Bhaktapur: Tribhuvan International Airport (11.9 km) is the nearest airport to Bhaktapur. It offers domestic flights to Pokhara, Janakpur, Biratnagar and international flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Seoul, Muscat, Kuwait, Singapore.
Driving to Bhaktapur:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Lalitpur | 12.2 km | 0:28 |
| Nagarkot | 12.3 km | 0:35 |
| Kathmandu | 16.5 km | 0:41 |
| Panauti | 18.7 km | 0:42 |
| Pokhara | 213.1 km | 5:42 |
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