Bhaktapur
The best-preserved of the valley's three royal cities: car-free brick lanes, the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola pagoda and pottery squares still working clay.
Last verified 26 August 2026
Location
13 km east of Kathmandu
Opening hours
City open access; ticket gates daytime
Ticket price
~USD 18 / NPR 1,800 city entry
Suggested duration
Half day
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into evening, after day-trippers leave
How to reach
Taxi 40–60 min, or local bus from Ratna Park
With kids
Traffic-free core is a relief with children
Good to know
- Try juju dhau — the 'king curd' Bhaktapur is famous for.
- Stay overnight if you can: the squares at dawn belong to locals again.
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