Things to Do in Bhaktapur

There are 3 attractions in Bhaktapur. Boudha Stupa, massive tibetan buddhist stupa and pilgrimage site, is the most popular.

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All Religious Sites 7 Plazas & Squares 4 Parks & Reserves 3 Museums 1 Castles & Palaces 1 Stadiums & Sports 1 Towers & Lighthouses 1 Historic Buildings 1 Passes & Valleys 1 Archaeological Sites 1 Lakes 1 Monuments & Memorials 1
Boudha Stupa
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Boudha Stupa
Massive Tibetan Buddhist stupa and pilgrimage site
Shrine
Swayambhunath
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Swayambhunath
Ancient Buddhist stupa complex overlooking Kathmandu valley
Shrine
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Medieval palace square with intricate Newar architecture
Plaza
Pashupatinath Temple
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Pashupatinath Temple
Important Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River
Temple
Patan Durbar Square
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Patan Durbar Square
Historic palace complex showcasing Kathmandu Valley Newar art
Plaza
Langtang National Park
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Langtang National Park
Highland park protecting Himalayan forests and endemic species
Park
Kathmandu Valley
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Kathmandu Valley
Cultural valley containing Kathmandu's historic temples
Valley
Dharahara
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Dharahara
Historic Kathmandu tower, rebuilt after 2015 earthquake collapse
Tower
Narayanhiti Palace
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Narayanhiti Palace
Former royal palace in Kathmandu converted into museum
Museum
Changu Narayan Temple
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Changu Narayan Temple
Ancient Hindu temple featuring intricate stone and wood carvings
Religious Site
Kathmandu Durbar Square
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Historic palace complex at Kathmandu's old royal square
Historical Site
Budhanilkantha Temple
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Budhanilkantha Temple
Hindu temple housing large reclining Vishnu statue
Religious Site
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
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Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
Kathmandu's nearby forested park and hiking area
National Park
Gosaikunda
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Gosaikunda
High-altitude Himalayan lake and Hindu pilgrimage site
Lake
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
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Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
Colossal hilltop Shiva statue and pilgrimage site.
Monument
Singha Durbar
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Singha Durbar
Huge palace in Kathmandu housing government offices
Palace
Hanuman Dhoka
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Hanuman Dhoka
Royal palace complex in Kathmandu's Durbar Square
Building
Ranipokhari
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Ranipokhari
Historic rectangular pond at central Kathmandu, civic landmark
Monastery
Asan, Kathmandu
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Asan, Kathmandu
Historic Kathmandu market square and traditional trading hub
Plaza
Halchowk Stadium
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Halchowk Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Kathmandu hosting football matches
Stadium
Indra Chowk
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Indra Chowk
Historic Kathmandu market square near Hanuman Dhoka
Plaza
Guhyeshwari Temple
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Guhyeshwari Temple
Ancient Hindu temple in Kathmandu, sacred shrine
Temple
Ratna Park
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Ratna Park
Central Kathmandu park and common civic gathering space
Park