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Understand more about Bhaktapur. Conceivably, all the aspects like the culture of Bhaktapur, foods and festivals, the hiking trails and fascinating destinations along with what Bhaktapur is famous for, the old monuments and heritages.

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Culture

Life time ceremonies of Newa people

Nepal, surely pop-ups as a mysterious country when it comes to talking about the distinctive types of culture including the lifetime ceremonies. These ceremonies...

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Some beautiful and traditional songs of Newa culture

Newa culture is a phenomenal subject that you won’t get tired of appreciating. With all of its beautiful facts and tacts, the tremendous dance...

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Newa wears; a unique fashion with 100% traditional clothing

A black saree of cotton with a red border. This is what we imagine when we talk about newa wear. Of course, why wouldn’t...

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Customs of Nepal; All you need to know about Nepal

Nepal is already a unique destination in the sense of cultural diversity, ritualistic traditions, outfits, festivals, and of course the passion for creating masterpieces....

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Traditional Dances of Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur is not only famous for its art and architecture but also for its master in extricating Newari culture and traditional dances of Bhaktapur....

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Feasts and festivals

Guru Purnima | Vyasa Jayanti

Guru Purnima, commonly known as Teacher’s Day is a very sacred day for Hindus, Buddhists, and even Jains. On this full moon day, which...

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The festival of Paha Charhe

Following Sila Charhe, the Newa people of the Kathmandu Valley celebrate Paha Charhe in the month of Chaitra. On this day, people clean their...

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Matatirtha Aunsi

Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world to honor mothers and motherhood. But in Nepal, unlike in any other country, Mother’s Day is observed...

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Krishnashtami and Sitala Puja

On the last day of the Gai Jatra, there emanates a minor festival called Krishnashtami. People also prefer to call it Janmashtami since it...

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Naag Panchami

As the name suggests, Naag Panchami is the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shrawan, dedicated to the serpents...

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Foods

Thwon/Jaad

Also known as Chyang, Thwon or Jaad is the partially sweet and sour rice beer made in every Newari household once in a while....

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Aaila: The fiery Drink

Aaila is a local Newari fiery liquor, mostly made from Barley and Rice. It is one of the potent libations that you could sample...

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How exactly the famous Juju dhau of Bhaktapur is made?

The Juju dhau Bhaktapur thus is such a city that is not only recognized for its fine arts but also juju dhau. Ju Ju...

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Kwati; a lushing and nutritious Newari-Nepalese soup

Kwati profoundly is a lushing and nutritious Newari-Nepalese food. Not only the Newa people but also the other inhabitants notably cherish it as well...

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Yomari | Newari Dish Inside Story And Its Recipe

Did you know that the people of Kathmandu Valley started making Yomari from the time of Amshu Varma, around the 6th of the century?...

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Heritage of Bhaktapur

Shree Vishwokarma Agam Chhen; The Terracotta Window House of Bhaktapur

Shree Vishwakarma Agam Chhen, located at Tuchimala tole of Bhaktapur is one of Bhaktapur’s most distinctive architectural structures. After building the Nyatapola temple, the...

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Aadipadma Mahavihar

Aadipadma Mahavihar is one of Bhaktapur’s oldest Vihars. Despite the lack of documentation detailing its origins, it is commonly referred to as Bhaktapur’s Jetho...

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Lokeshwor temple of Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur’s Lokeshwor temple, also known as Karunamaya, is a gorgeous temple located within the municipal limits of Bhaktapur. The temple is surrounded by local...

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Indra Varna Mahavihar (Inabaha)

Indra Varna Mahavihar locally called Inabaha and Indra Varta Mahavihar is one of the important Mahavihar of Bhaktapur. It is assumed that in N.S.741...

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Mangal Dharmadweep Mahavihar (Jhaur Bahi)

Mangal Dharmadweep Mahavihar, which is located in Bhaktapur’s Golmadhi tole, is also known as Jhaur Bahi. In this Vihar, one of the five Dipankar...

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Hiking Trails

Maligaun hiking trail

Maligaun Viewpoint, located at an elevation of 1,834 meters, in the southeastern area of Bhaktapur, is one emerging hiking destination of Bhaktapur. It is...

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A short hike to Doleshwor Mahadev temple, Bhaktapur

Doleshwor Mahadev temple hike is also a warming hiking trail situated toward the southeast of Bhaktapur. This temple is located at sipadol village, Surya...

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Ranikot hike: one breathtaking hike to the hills through the hills

Ranikot: a blend of nature and adventure Ranikot is the southern hill station of Bhaktapur, that up mostly lies above the Pilot Baba Ashram,...

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Stepping out from Nagarkot to Changunarayan

Since Bhaktapur lies within the territory of the valley. Unparalleled ups and downhills surround this small burgh.  As in order, the northern part of...

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Pilot Baba Hike: one hike to the southern hills

On the very south of Bhaktapur city, in between the jungles, you can notice a white like temple place. That is the ashram of...

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Place

Chuchhe Dhunga

Under the shadow of Ranikot Gadi (fort), an amazing viewpoint has been emerging as a new destination in Bhaktapur. Although there is not much...

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Doleshwor Mahadeva, the head of the Kedarnath

Doleshwor Mahadev Temple is located in Nepal’s Bhaktapur district, 20 kilometres from Kathmandu. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Kathmandu to Doleshwar....

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Maha Manjushree Temple (Saraswatisthan or Lhasapakhe)

Each year, during Shree Panchami, a large number of devotees follow in their footsteps at Saraswatisthan or the Maha Manjushree temple, located at Bagishwori,...

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Mahalaxmi temple of Thimi

Mahalaxmi temple of thimi lies on a little height. That’s why it gives a good excuse to observe the view of Madhyapur Thimi and...

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Bode Kumari Temple

More preferably called, Bode Kumari temple is the temple of Kalika (Kumari) which is located in the northwest arena of khwopa la: (around 450m)....

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