Bhaktapur
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- Distance
- 2.18 mi
- Elevation gain
- 23 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 23 ft
- Max elevation
- 4,329 ft
- TrailRank
- 48
- Min elevation
- 4,122 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- one hour 27 minutes
- Time
- 3 hours 8 minutes
- Coordinates
- 620
- Uploaded
- April 25, 2022
- Recorded
- April 2022
near Bhadgaun, Bagmati Province (Nepal)
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Bhaktapur
tour in the part with the presence of more temples and historical monuments of the city.
however, you can also take a tour in other areas of the city, getting lost in its streets.
to see the prayers at the temples it is better to take a tour at dawn, really very spectacular.
from wikipedia:
Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most visited in Nepal, most famous for its Durbar Square. Here is the Palace of 55 Windows built in the 15th century by King Yakshya and remodeled in the 17th century by King Bhupatendra, also of the Malla dynasty. The entire historical part is in Newari style and is dotted with several pagoda temples (including the one dedicated to Pashupati and that of Vatsala. The most famous pagoda, however, is Nyatapola, built in 1702 [4] by Bhupatendra and dedicated to Siddhi Lakshmi, the mother goddess of Tantra.
Taumadhi Square
Nyatapola Temple
The Nyatapola temple located in Taumadhi Tole is one of the tallest and reaches 30 m in height. It was built in 1702 under King Bhupatindra Malla with good quality techniques and materials, so as to effectively resist the earthquake of 1934, although the top floor was rebuilt. The access staircase is flanked by a series of sculptures depicting the protective guardians. The temple is dedicated to Siddhi Lakshmi, one of the incarnations of the goddess Durgā (Parvati). Inside the temple is the terrifying statue of the goddess. [2]
Eight well-wishing symbols of Buddhism are carved next to the door of the temple, an example of the close mixture between the two main religions of Nepal.
Bhairava Nath Temple
The temple of Bhairava Nath is dedicated to Bhairava the terrible incarnation of Shiva. [5] The temple dates back to the seventeenth century with a first extension in 1717 commissioned by Bhupatindra Malla and the addition of a floor after the restoration after the 1934 earthquake. Between the walls of the temple are visible some wheels and parts of the chariot normally used for the festival. by Bisket Jatra dedicated to Bhairava. On the facade there are two brass lions holding up the Nepalese flag. [6]
Til Mahadev Narayan Temple
The temple of Til Mahadev Narayan is on two floors and dedicated to Til Mahadev is surmounted by symbols sacred to Vishnu but also of Shiva. There is also a plaque depicting the Buddhist deity Vajrayogini.
Tachupal Square
Tachupal Square or Tachupal Tole was the central square of the city until the 16th century and also housed the royal palace.
Dattatreya Temple
This temple built in 1427 is dedicated to Dattatreya, a deity who blends the characteristics of Braham, Vishnu and Shiva. The front was added later. The three floors of the temple rest on a brick base with erotic scenes. While a statue of Garuda and a pair of Malla wrestlers are visible at the entrance. [7]
The window of the Peacock
Bhimsen Temple
17th century temple dedicated to the god of trade Bhimsen. The temple has two floors and behind it is a hiti called Bhimsen Pokhari. [7]
Pujari Math
It is a building originally used as a math (house for Hindus) and was built in the 15th century during the reign of Yaksha Malla, then rebuilt in 1763. In 1979, German architects restored the building as a gift to the ruler Birendra. The most famous element of the building is undoubtedly the 15th century peacock window, finely carved in wood.
The interior of the building houses the Museum of wood carving.
Salan Ganesh Temple
This temple is located on the northern side of the square and dates back to 1654. Behind it there is a basin: Ganesh Pokhari.
tour in the part with the presence of more temples and historical monuments of the city.
however, you can also take a tour in other areas of the city, getting lost in its streets.
to see the prayers at the temples it is better to take a tour at dawn, really very spectacular.
from wikipedia:
Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most visited in Nepal, most famous for its Durbar Square. Here is the Palace of 55 Windows built in the 15th century by King Yakshya and remodeled in the 17th century by King Bhupatendra, also of the Malla dynasty. The entire historical part is in Newari style and is dotted with several pagoda temples (including the one dedicated to Pashupati and that of Vatsala. The most famous pagoda, however, is Nyatapola, built in 1702 [4] by Bhupatendra and dedicated to Siddhi Lakshmi, the mother goddess of Tantra.
Taumadhi Square
Nyatapola Temple
The Nyatapola temple located in Taumadhi Tole is one of the tallest and reaches 30 m in height. It was built in 1702 under King Bhupatindra Malla with good quality techniques and materials, so as to effectively resist the earthquake of 1934, although the top floor was rebuilt. The access staircase is flanked by a series of sculptures depicting the protective guardians. The temple is dedicated to Siddhi Lakshmi, one of the incarnations of the goddess Durgā (Parvati). Inside the temple is the terrifying statue of the goddess. [2]
Eight well-wishing symbols of Buddhism are carved next to the door of the temple, an example of the close mixture between the two main religions of Nepal.
Bhairava Nath Temple
The temple of Bhairava Nath is dedicated to Bhairava the terrible incarnation of Shiva. [5] The temple dates back to the seventeenth century with a first extension in 1717 commissioned by Bhupatindra Malla and the addition of a floor after the restoration after the 1934 earthquake. Between the walls of the temple are visible some wheels and parts of the chariot normally used for the festival. by Bisket Jatra dedicated to Bhairava. On the facade there are two brass lions holding up the Nepalese flag. [6]
Til Mahadev Narayan Temple
The temple of Til Mahadev Narayan is on two floors and dedicated to Til Mahadev is surmounted by symbols sacred to Vishnu but also of Shiva. There is also a plaque depicting the Buddhist deity Vajrayogini.
Tachupal Square
Tachupal Square or Tachupal Tole was the central square of the city until the 16th century and also housed the royal palace.
Dattatreya Temple
This temple built in 1427 is dedicated to Dattatreya, a deity who blends the characteristics of Braham, Vishnu and Shiva. The front was added later. The three floors of the temple rest on a brick base with erotic scenes. While a statue of Garuda and a pair of Malla wrestlers are visible at the entrance. [7]
The window of the Peacock
Bhimsen Temple
17th century temple dedicated to the god of trade Bhimsen. The temple has two floors and behind it is a hiti called Bhimsen Pokhari. [7]
Pujari Math
It is a building originally used as a math (house for Hindus) and was built in the 15th century during the reign of Yaksha Malla, then rebuilt in 1763. In 1979, German architects restored the building as a gift to the ruler Birendra. The most famous element of the building is undoubtedly the 15th century peacock window, finely carved in wood.
The interior of the building houses the Museum of wood carving.
Salan Ganesh Temple
This temple is located on the northern side of the square and dates back to 1654. Behind it there is a basin: Ganesh Pokhari.
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Religious site
4,206 ft
World Heritage Site
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