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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bhaktapur

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bhaktapur, Nepal

Updated December 26, 2019

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur, Nepal

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th-century.
Crowds gather for the Biskaa Jatra festival at Nyatapola Temple

Bhaktapur, Nepal

Nyatapola Temple

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.
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Changu Narayan after earthquake in 2015.

Changunarayan, Nepal

Changu Narayan

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.
3 miles from Bhaktapur
Kailashnath Mahadev

Sanga, Nepal

Kailashnath Mahadev Statue

Nepal is home to the world’s tallest Shiva statue.
3 miles from Bhaktapur
Shiva Statue

Shankharapur, Nepal

Shiva Statue

The spot where Parvati convinced Shiva to marry her, has become a pilgrimage site for married and unmarried women.
4 miles from Bhaktapur
Buddha Peace Park

Mahamanjushree Nagarkot, Nepal

Buddha Peace Park

This park in Nagarkot boasts one of the best views in all of Nepal.
5 miles from Bhaktapur
Boudhanath Stupa

Kathmandu, Nepal

Boudhanath Stupa

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.
5 miles from Bhaktapur
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