The ancient Newari city of Bhaktapur, with it’s pagodas, temples, palaces, narrow laneways and warm-brick facades, is the most extraordinarily beautiful ‘city’ in Nepal.
Founded in
ninth century, Bhaktapur ruled the Kathmandu Valley from 1200 - 1482, when the
king, Yaksha Malla, devided the valley into three kingdoms - Bhaktapur,
Basantipur (Kathmandu), and Patan. Quarrelling and oneupmanship led to a period
of growth in culture, construction, artistry, and architecture from 1400 -
1800’s, leading to the stunning set of structures found today.
(to be continued)
