Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar is an assortment of pagoda and shikhara-style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood Situated at an altitude of 1401m Bhaktapur covers an area of four square miles. 'Bhakta' means 'devotees' and 'Pur' means 'city' so, Bhaktapur means city of devotees. Devotees still remain a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. Bhaktapur at one time an independent city, was ruled by the Malla Kings. They were very religious and gave importance to their artistic heritage which is evident throughout the city The Mall rules continues to be reflected at the Durbar square. This place was listed by the UNESCO in the world heritage list. The Main Attractions of Durbar Square is The Golden Gate, The Big Bell, The national art Gallery,

Dattatraya Square

, Bhairavnath Temple, Nyatapole Temple and many more. Bhaktapur in supposed to have been built in the shape of a conch shell, a scared symbol of Lord Vishnu. The world Bhaktapur means The City of Devotees.