Bhaktapur is situated about 14km outside of Kathmandu city. Bhaktapur means the city of devotees, the people of Bhaktapur are very famous for their own unique culture and friendly nature. It is a home of medieval art and architecture. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. Major sites here are:

Similarly important and ancient to Kathmandu and Patan, with many temples and shrines, golden gates and other historic monuments.

It is the five storied pagoda-style temple of Goddess Laxmi built in the 17th century by a Malla King. It stands on a five terraced platform. On each of the terraces sit a pair of figures.

This outstanding historic temple stands about 6 KM north west from the city of Bhaktapur. This is where the first ever written document of Nepalese historic document in stone slab was found and it can be witnessed even now. The wood carving or temple, architecture and the spectacular view of the Kathmandu valley is seen from here.