Bhaktapur is lying at 12 KM east of capital city Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is "the city of Devotees". It is locally known as "Khwopa and Bhadgaon" which is world renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture , colourful festivals, traditional dances and indigenous life style of different people of different religion. For its majestic monuments, temples and the native typical newar lifestyle best known for their long history of craftsmanship, the ancient city is also variously known as the " City of Culture ", "Living Heritage ", "Nepal's Cultural Gem " and "An open museum". Given such unequaled opulence in ancient art and culture, haktapur is more like an open museum, and the ambiance here is such that it instantly transports visitors back by centuries. Read More