Bhaktapur City

Bhaktapur This is an online information gallery of Bhaktpaur city. We are proud to launched this website www.merobhaktapur.com towards you. We let you know through this site that
Bhaktapur is “Living Heritage”,“City of Culture”, “City of Devotees”, “Nepal’s Cultural Gem” and “Tradition-loving inhabitants”.If you want to know about the detail information about the work, culture, living style of the people of Bhaktapur through this site, feel free to contact us. We are sure that this site let you visit Heritage city Bhaktapur.




About Bhaktapur


Situated at an altitude of 1401 m above sea level Bhaktapur only is a very unique old town. This city is divided into 24 traditional localities covers an area of 5 Sq. Km. Founded by King Ananda Dev in 889 A.D. Bhaktapur is said to have been built in the shape of conch shell-a sacred symbol of Lord Vishnu. The word Bhaktapur means the city of devotees.

Form the airport Travelers wishing to come to Bhaktapur directly from the Tribhuvan International Airport are recommended to take the prepaid taxis at the airport exit gate. Normally, it should not take more than 30 Minutes to get to Bhaktapur and it should not cost more than Nepalese Rupees 400-600.

Form KathmanduFor Travel comfortable to Bhaktapur, a meter taxi would be the best means to get to Bhaktapur. In this case, it will take between 40-45 minutes to get to Bhaktapur and it should not cost more than Nepalese rupees 400-500.

For tourist looking for an adventurous travel, traveling by local buses could prove to be interesting. Express mini buses leave from the mini bus park in Baghbajar. Buses departing in every 10 minutes charges Rs. 20 to 25 per passenger for a one- way trip.
One can also rent a motorbike or a mountain bike to get to Bhaktapur. On a motorbike it is less than ½ an hour ride and on mountain bike it should not take more than 50 minutes. The advantage of hiring a bike is the extended rides to many other interesting driveways and trails beyond Bhaktapur city.

From Patan (Lalitpur) In every 15 minutes mini buses leave for Bhaktapur from Patan. One can get on these buses at the lagankhel bus park and enjoy a one- way trip for Rs 20 - 25.

Fact Figure

Area : 138.46 sq .km . the smallest district of the country East west length : 16 km. North south length : 2.2 km. Latitude : 27 o 36’ to 27 o 44’ north Longitude : 85 o 21’ to 85 o 32’ east

Temperature : Maximum 32 o c. Minimum -2 o c. Major Rivers : Monohara, Hanumante, Mahadev, Ghatte Khola, Khasyangkhusung, Tabaya Khusi Average annual rainfall : 56mm

Nearest district East : Kavre Palanchowk District
West: Kathmandu & lalitpur
DistrictNorth: Kathmandu & Kavre Palanchowk
District South: Lalitpur District Political and Administrative Division Development Region : Central Zone : Bagmati District Headquarter : Bhaktapur Municipality Parliamentary Constituency : 2 VDC : 16 Municipality : 2 Irrigation Facilities
Total Agricultural land 3322 Hector
Total population 225461
Male: 114798(50.92%) Female: 110633(49.08%)
Population Growth Rate 2.71% Total Literacy Rate 59.15% Male: 69.20% Female: 49.08% Population Distribution by Caste, Religion and Language Religion Hindu 92.1% Buddhist 7.4% Other 0.4%
Caste Newar 62.8% Brahman 10.20% Chettri 18.2% Tamang 4.7%
Language Newari 60.9% Nepali 34.3% Tamang 3.8%

Major crops and production :Paddy25,850 metric ton per year Corn 6300 metric ton per yearWheat 15025 metric ton per yearPulse (dal) 545 metric ton per yearMillet 200 metric ton per year
Major fruits: Orange, lemon, guava, pears, junar, haluwabed Major vegetables:Cauliflower, Peas, beans, cucumber, pumpkin, carrot, Ginger, Garlic, Cabbage, Tomato.

Major Animal Farming:Cow, Buffalo , Goat, Sheep, Pig, Poultry, Rabbit
Road Facilities Black topped: 82 km Graveled: 42.75 kmEarthened: 192.49 km
Postal service District post office 1 IIaka post office 8 Additional post office 13

Telecommunication Facilities Digital telephone lines:8853(digital), 15(VHF/ Marts) Existing telephone Exchanges:4(Gathaghar, Bhaktapur Municipality , Nagarkot, Nankhel