Bhaktapur
in Bāgmatī Zone of Central Region, Nepal

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
27.673 and 85.430 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 27° 40' 22" and E 85° 25' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - NPR
Spoken languages:
Nepali, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:08 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
UTC/GMT offset: 5.75 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:13 am and 5:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Nepal in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Nepal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Nepal. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur in Bāgmatī Zone (Central Region) is a city located in Nepal a little east of Kathmandu, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bhaktapur is now 02:08 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kathmandu with an UTC offset of 5.75 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Bhaktapur. The closest airport in Nepal is Tribhuvan International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Nepal is Kathmandu Valley in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Zham, Chongdui and Ramechhap. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 50% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 1st of November 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, calm, broken clouds.

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

21°C (71 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Gokarna Forest Resort

Address
4,3 mi
Rajnikunj Gokarna,Thali
20498 Kathmandu
Nepal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hyatt Regency Kathmandu

Address
5,6 mi
Taragaon Boudha PO Box 9609
9609 KATHMANDU
Nepal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Meridian Suite Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
Sinamangal, Airport
Kathmandu
Nepal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ghangri Boutique Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
Sano Tusal Marg
Kathmandu
Nepal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Bagmati

Address
5,5 mi
Pingalasthan, Gaushala
44600 Kathmandu
Nepal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Khumbila Hotel

Address
5,7 mi
Gaushala
Kathmandu
Nepal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Temple Inn

Address
5,8 mi
Pingalasthan, Gaushala 9
44600 Kathmandu
Nepal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Realiteens: Nepal Travel Log - Part 2 (#36)

Published: November 09, 2012
Length: 30:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Realiteens

Hi Guys! This is the second part of our Nepal adventure, and part three of our travel log 2012. We visit the royal cities Patan (Latipur), Pokhara and Bakthapur, following several religious...


Bhaktapur durbar square

Published: March 27, 2013
Length: 44:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Destination Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd

To know palaces to visit in Nepal and Travel trips visit www.dntt.com.np find us at facebook: www.facebook.com/dntt.com.np Twitter: https://twitter.com/nepaltraveltips Google+:https://plus.google....


Nepal - Bhaktapur

Published: December 07, 2013
Length: 33:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Summertime Viaggi

Nepal - Bhaktapur: questa antica città newari nella valle di Kathmandu, a mezz'ora dalla capitale, conosciuta anche come Bhadgaon o Khwopa, è un sito archeologico patrimonio dell'umanità...


GoPro Motorbike Drive Bhaktapur, Nepal

Published: June 15, 2014
Length: 37:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Niki Buitenrust Hettema

Motorbike cruising through Bhatapur, Nepal.


Die Astronauten von Bhaktapur / the astronauts of Bhaktapur

Published: July 16, 2014
Length: 50:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ganja-la

Riya ist 28 Jahre alt und lebt mit ihrer 24-Köpfigen Familie in einem kleinen Bergdorf bei Bhaktapur. Das Grundstück gleicht Peter Pans Neverland, in dem die Kinder und deren Träume regieren....


2008-10-04 Plaza Durbar de Bhaktapur, Nepal नेपाल

Published: September 15, 2009
Length: 58:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: frguerre

Contemplamos la Plaza Durbar de Bhaktapur, que es el centro histórico con todos sus monumentos. Vemos el palacio real con sus 55 ventanas (el número de ventanas era signo de estatus) y la...


2008-10-04 Mercado de Bhaktapur भक्तपुर, Nepal नेपाल

Published: September 15, 2009
Length: 00:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: frguerre

Caminamos tranquilamente por el mercado de Bhaktapur, viendo cómo pasan las personas y las ruidosas motos. Podemos ver los productos que se ofrecen, y discutimos la dieta diaria de arroz con...


Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Published: July 19, 2012
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hari Tamang

Located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is known as the 'City of Devotees', the 'City of Culture', the 'Living Heritage', an...


03_Bhadgaun City Tuor_by Luke

Published: May 16, 2009
Length: 47:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: LukeEarth

Bhadgaun City Tuor @ Nepal.


Bhaktapur procession

Published: July 11, 2014
Length: 46:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: guyontheroad


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bhaktapur District

Bhaktapur district, located in the eastern part of Kathmandu valley, is the smallest among the seventy-five districts of Nepal. The district, with Bhaktapur as its district headquarters, covers an area of 119 km² and had a population (2001) of 225,461. The district population was 304,651 in 2011 census, with 9,701 people absent (mostly work abroad).

Located at 27.6667, 85.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bhaktapur District

Bhatgaon, Nepal

Bhaktapur is a town in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal about eight miles from the capital city, Kathmandu. The name means "City of Devotees" in Sanskrit. It is called Khwapa in Nepal Bhasa and is also colloquially known as Bhatgaon. Bhaktapur was the largest of the 3 Newar kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley. It has a population of about 300,000, of which the vast majority are still Newars.

Located at 27.6833, 85.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Nepal, Newar

Bode, Nepal

Bode is a village and Village Development Committee in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 6152 with 1011 houses.

Located at 27.6914, 85.3883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Bhaktapur District

Gundu, Nepal

Gundu is a village and Village Development Committee in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 4887 with 866 houses in it.

Located at 27.65, 85.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Bhaktapur District

Madhyapur Thimi

Madhyapur Thimi is a municipality in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. Thimi lies between Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu Valley. It is one of the ancient, cultural and historical places along the trade route from Bhaktapur to Kathmandu. Like other old cities this city is also situated on elevated land and therefore one has to climb up to reach this city. Thimi occupies an area of 2 square kilometers and is administratively divided into 8 wards.

Located at 27.6806, 85.3875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Bhaktapur District

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur, which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu.

Located at 27.6722, 85.4285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kathmandu, World Heritage Sites in Nepal, Durbar Square

Devkota Memorial Higher Secondary School

Devkota Memorial Higher Secondary School is situated in the city of Biratnagar, Nepal. Tika Prasad Upretti is the founder of the college.

Located at 27.6744, 85.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Nepal

Kathmandu Medical College

Kathmandu Medical College And Teaching Hospital(KMCTH) is a medical school located in Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal. Established in 1997 with a mission to provide quality medical education within a modern academic environment, KMC has proved to be one of the leading private medical college in Nepal in addition to being permanently affiliated by Kathmandu University,Nepal Medical Council and Sri Lanka Medical Council.

Located at 27.6845, 85.4102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Kathmandu

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Badagaon, Bhādgaon, Bhatgaon, Bhatgoan, Bhaktapur, Бхактапур, भक्तपुर, バクタプル, 박타푸르, Bhaktapuras, ख्वप नगरपालिका, ภักตปุระ, Бактапур, بھگتاپور, 巴克塔普爾