Historical Information.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is also known as Taleju Dubar which was built by the Mallas kings of Nepal. According to the historical data, there were used to be 99 courtyard inside this single Durbar Square. Bhaktapur Durbar Square was the palace for the ruling kings in that period and represents the center administration for whole Bhaktapur Kingdom. Most of the people at that times were of Newar caste of Hindu religion. It had been said that there was still a hidden underground passage out of the Durbar or palace constructed with the purpose of running away at the time of emergency during wars for the Kings or higher authorities people. We can see the hidden passage covered by big stone inside the durbar square in present time also.
Physical Location:
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated on the central development of Nepal or province number 3 in Bhaktapur District. It is about 15 Km far away from Kathmandu district. It lies at the heart of the Bhaktapur city surrounded by the ancient architectural houses.
INSIDE BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is itself a great mystery. There are many courtyard inside it and most of them are prohibited to enter to the local people. Only, high class priest is allowed to enter. That's, why it has been continuously secured by the military forces of Nepal.
Here are the things, local people can observe inside Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
- Two Snake Pond
- Six Historic Courtyards ( for people of all religion)
- Eleven Historic Courtyards ( for people of Hindu religion including above five; people (except Hindu) are not allowed to enter the main courtyard due to the religion importance )
- Fifty five windows Palace
- Bhaktapur Museum
- Krishna Mandir Temple of Lord Krishna
- Pashupati Temple of Lord Shiva
- Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla
- Golden Gate
- Ancient arts and crafts
- Octagonal architectural structure
- Lord Shiva Temple
- Lord Narayan Temple
- BIG Bell
- & many more..
Tourism Information
Bhakatapur Durbar square has already got success to attract millions of internal and external tourists. Since it has its historical values it has been important for all the ancient monuments lover and tourists as it has great hidden historic mysteries. It is also listed in the world heritages sites by UNESCO. Lots of hotels and tour guides agencies have been providing its high quality hospitality services to the millions of visitors to the Bhyaktapur Durbar Square. People can easily find restaurants and hotels to take a quality rest and to taste high diversity of local foods as well.
