Bhaktapur

18-Nov-2000 thru 20-Nov-2000

Bhaktapur is an ancient Newar town in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley. Along with Kathmandu and Patan, it is the third ancient capitol of Nepal. The male inhabitants of this city wear a special type of cap called the Bhaad-gaaule topi. This city is famous for its yoghurt called King Curd.

It's a world heritage site
Stone says:"World Heritage"



Flower on the rooftop of Pagoda Hotel



Nyatapola Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lakshmi and tallest in Nepal


The texture of beer foam



Drying saris



What a good looking couple!



Playing



Stairwell in alleyway



Potters wheel



Temple in Durbar Square



Elephant on Nyatopala temple




Gaspode!



Rhino in Durbar Square



Gargoyle-like merlons on the stairs



Sculpture in Durbar Square



The back of a Garuda



SGK smirking



Alleyway



Cornice sculpture
Not a gargoyle. Gargoyle's specifically function as drain spouts.


Masks



Looking at fish
I asked these gentlemen what they found so fascinating below this bridge. "Fish" they answered


Interesting roots