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- Kathmandu
- Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur
Lying just 22 miles (35km) east of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, also
known as the City of Devotees, was the capital of the Kathmandu
Valley during the 14th to 16th centuries, and the wealth of
fabulous architectural showpieces, soaring pagodas, richly
ornamented houses and medieval layout is testament to this period.
The whole town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is filled with
palaces, temples, statues and squares connected by a maze of
largely pedestrian-only streets. The main central square, Durbar
Square, boasts many architectural attractions, including the Golden
Gate, the 15th-century Palace of 55 Windows and several statues of
ancient kings. The second main square of Taumadhi is presided over
by the graceful Nyatpola Temple, the tallest in the Valley atop a
five-story platform. Bhaktapur is also the centre of traditional
pottery and weaving industries in the Kathmandu Valley.
Information & Facts
Admission
Foreigners are charged an entrance fee of Rs.
500
Language
Nepali is the official language. English is spoken in all
major tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is
divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is
recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy.
Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is
advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both
Euro and US dollar travellers cheques are widely accepted in
tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major
hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and
Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are
accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel
agencies. Banks and moneychangers are present in all tourist places
and in the major cities; all receipts from foreign exchange
transactions should be kept so rupees can be exchanged back into
foreign currencies on departure. Cash is needed when trekking.