Thursday 20 November 2014

World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Bhaktapur is an ancient Newar city , located in Bhaktapur district in Bagmati Zone. It is approx 8 kms from Kathmandu International airport.
It is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture,temples and has a best preserved palace courtyards. Also known as Bhadgaon (City of Devotees ) or Khwopa (in Nepali – wearing masks which refer to masks worn by Deities) , It is popular for various forms of mask danced based on life of Gods and Godesses.
Bhaktapur is an old city center in Nepal with its magnificent wooden, stone and metal architecture. See the intricate carvings.
Viharin.com- Remarkable wooden work
Remarkable wooden work
Viharin.com- wooden carvings
Wooden carvings
It’s a living meuseum as most of the inhabitants are still Newars, whose males have a distinct style of wearing Bhadgaunle Topi (Nepali Cap).


Nidhi KM
Viharin.com- Interesting work
Interesting work
Viharin.com- Vatsala Temple
Vatsala Temple

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