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Sightseeing in Bhaktapur is a very interesting way of spending your vacation. If you want to be their then you can take buses from Kathmandu and you will be there in no time. The sightseeing attractions of Bhaktapur are situated in the Kathmandu Valley. This historical region once suffered a great earthquake way back in 1934. That was the time when this city got a complete renovation. Now travelers come here to spend holidays and take the pleasure of Sightseeing in Bhaktapur. The earlier name of the place was Badgaon.

There are various attractions in Bhaktapur. Travelers can visit the National Art Gallery. This gallery showcases the creations of various artists of Nepal and from all over the world. There is another name that this gallery has. It is also called as the Bhaktapur Art Gallery. You can come to this place in an auto. The collection of the gallery shows various kinds of murals and paintings. These depict the influence that Buddhism had on the country in the ancient time. The building where this gallery is situated was a palace. You can appreciate the design and the décor of the palace. Some of the paintings here have been done during the reign of the Mallas and the Licchhavis. The paintings depict various figures of different deities. The deities include some Hindu goddesses as well.

Travelers can then move on to see the Brass and Bronze Museum. As the name suggests, most of the articles that are on display here are made either of brass or of bronze. They show the brilliant craftsmanship that the Nepalese people had. Even here you will find different types of Buddha images. You will find articles like lamps, horns and water pots made of these metals here.

If temples excite you, then you can go to the Taleju Temple. This temple was constructed by the then King Mahendra Malla. It was in 1549.

These sightseeing opportunities are the main attraction of the Bhaktapur Tours. Travelers can also visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Hanumanghat and Dattatreya Square.

So, don't wait, come to Kathmandu and enjoy Bhaktapur Sightseeing.

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