On our last full day in Nepal we decided we'd head outside Kathmandu to visit Bhaktapur. It's not far outside the city but it was less hectic and it did give us a chance to see a bit of the countryside on route.

Unfortunately the sky was heavily overcast so I probably took less photos then I normally would have but I still think I've captured something of the atmosphere of the place in my photos.

More photos from my Kathmandu trip here : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157709610673461

From Wikipedia : "Bhaktapur (Nepali: भक्तपुर, literally translates to Place of devotees. Also known as Khwopa (Nepal Bhasa: ख्वप Khwopa), it is an ancient Newa city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, about 8 miles (13 km) from the capital city, Kathmandu. It is located in and serves as the headquarters of Bhaktapur District in Province No. 3 of Nepal. It is administratively divided into 10 wards.

Khwopa was the largest of the three Newa kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley and was the capital of Nepal during the great 'Malla Kingdom' until the second half of the 15th century. It has a population of more than 81,728, of which the vast majority are still Newa Nepa mi. Historically more isolated than the other two kingdoms, Kathmandu and Patan, Bhaktapur has a distinctly different form of Nepal Bhasa language.

Bhaktapur has the best-preserved palace courtyards and old city center in Nepal and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artworks. This is supported by the restoration and preservation efforts of German-funded Bhaktapur Development Project (BDP)."

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