Half day sightseeing tour of Bhadgoan (Bhaktapur)

Bhaktapur, which translates to the "City of Devotees," is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many fine examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Lying 14 km east of Kathmandu city, this place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell - one of the emblems of the god Vishnu. It is situated at the height of 4,600 ft above sea level. Here you will visit the Durbar Square with its array of temples, Palace of 55 Windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The Nyatapola temple also built by King Bhupatindra Malla is the best example of Pagoda style architecture and features 5 colossal steps on each of which stands a pair of figures two famous strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two goddesses.