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It is very essential for the foreign tourists to know about Facts about Bhaktapur. An ancient Newari town in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, Bhaktapur is visited by large number of tourists from different parts of the world. Bhaktapur is a popular day-trip destination only a short trip from Kathmandu.

Apart from sightseeing, tourists also come to Bhaktapur to enjoy trekking in its incredible mountains. Facts about Bhaktapur reveal that, Bhaktapur is part of the Bhaktapur District. Bhaktapur is the third largest city in the Kathmandu valley. The city was once the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom from the 12th to the 15th Century.

From the Facts about Bhaktapur, we also come to know that situated at an altitude of 1,401 meters and Bhaktapur covers an area of four square miles. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. The city lies about 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu. With an area of 138.46 square kilometers, it is the smallest district of the country. Maximum temperatures can rise up to 32 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature can fall below -2 degrees Celsius

The town of Bhaktapur receives its water supply from major rivers like Monohara, Hanumante, Mahadev, Ghatte Khola, Khasyangkhusung and Tabaya Khusi. The town receives average annual rainfall of 56 millimeters.

Tourist come in large numbers in Bhaktapur to watch the popular tourist attractions like the Durbar Square, famous for its temples, squares, statues and columns, Taumadhi Tole Square, Nyatapola Temple, Til Mahadev Narayan, Potters Square, and Tachupal Tole Square.

Listed below are the popular festivals and events that are celebrated in Bhaktapur:

• Yoshin Deo Kwa-tha-e-gu
• Baharai Tipwa Jatra
• Kha Lwakegu
• Maha Laxmi, Mahakali Kha Lwakegu
• Brahmayani Jatra
• Deo Sogan Biyegu
• Chauma gane Jatra
• Ma: ya Kwa-Swayegu
• Sapare
• Krishna Janmami
• Krishna Astami
• Indra Jatra
• Siddha Pokhari Mela
• Nala Swanegu
• Phoolpati
• Kal Ratri
• Maha Nawami
• Bijya Dahashmi
• ko puja
• khicha puja
• Laxmi puja
• Mha puja,
• kija puja