Bhaktapur, Nepal

Bhaktapur is a mediaeval city about 45 minutes by bus from Kathmandu, the Capital of Nepal. It was once the capital of Nepal during the Malla dynasty from the 12th to the 15th century. To me the city retains the feel and layout of those times. The city is unique and great pains have been taken to keep it so. It's name, translated from Sanskrit, means "City of Devotees." I have to say, I felt devoted to it as soon as I stepped off the bus! There is a complete ban in the centre on any traffic or ox carts, so I was not walking in fear of my life. Other places I had visited in Nepal had road rules that were a matter of conjecture and even ...  Read the complete review

Bhaktapur is a few miles outside of Kathmandu and is actually more like a suburb. Bhaktapur is a very old city and all new building and road traffic is banned. So although there are a fair share of tourists wandering around the ancient temples, streets and alleyways it still retains a special ambience and an ancient atmosphere. Many of the buildings are made of wood and the whole town looks as though it hasn't changed in a thousand years. The locals are very friendly and younger people, often students, are always eager to practice there english with you whilst showing you around and explaining the temples. There are actually ...  Read the complete review