The Laid back Charm of Bhaktapur, Nepal

There are some of the shots I Got while roaming around the Ancient Brick paved streets of Bhaktapur Nepal , April 2014.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur landscape . They use a lot of  moulded  clay and bricks as seen on almost every structure, since they are a landlocked mountainous country.

Bhaktapur landscape . They use a lot of moulded clay and bricks as seen on almost every structure, since they are a landlocked mountainous country.

Street scape at Bhaktapur

Street scape at Bhaktapur

Ny first Meat Thali Meal in Nepal. Nepali food is a fusion of Indian curried meat and Chinese Stir fried stuff. as such, this set.

Ny first Meat Thali Meal in Nepal. Nepali food is a fusion of Indian curried meat and Chinese Stir fried stuff. as such, this set.

Old Lady Spinning Cotton to Yarn, the old fashion way.

Old Lady Spinning Cotton to Yarn, the old fashion way.

Old Lady lounging around the Bhaktapur Square

Old Lady lounging around the Bhaktapur Square

Statues of Hindu Temple Guardians

Statues of Hindu Temple Guardians

Nyatapola Temple in Bhaktapur. This  temple square transforms into a vegetable market every morning , and also a ground for senior citizens of Bhaktapur to do their morning exercise . around 9:30 AM , the who square transforms into a souvenir market as the vegetable vendors pack up and commercial stores open for the arriving tourists.  around 5 pm, the vegetable vendors once again set up their patches selling ready made food and farm produces 'til sundown. the transformation of this place happens everyday, which is very interesting.

Nyatapola Temple in Bhaktapur. This temple square is a vegetable market every morning , and also a ground for senior citizens to do their morning exercise . around 9:30 AM , the who square transforms into a busy souvenir market as the vegetable vendors pack up and commercial stores open for the arriving tourists. around 4 pm, the vegetable vendors once again set up their patches selling ready made food and farm produces ’til sundown. the dynamic transformation of this square happens everyday, which is very interesting.

The corners of Nyalapola Temple square are occupied by vegetable and spice vendors in the morning

The corners of Nyalapola Temple square are occupied by vegetable and spice vendors in the morning

Nyatapola square at morning time around 6-7 am , packed with seniors doing morning exercises.

Nyatapola square at morning time around 6-7 am , packed with seniors doing morning exercises.

at around 9 am, the corners of Nyatapola Temple turn into lively chain of shops and souvenir  items.

at around 9 am, the corners of Nyatapola Temple turn into lively chain of shops and souvenir items.

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Nepalese Lady

Nepalese Lady

This lady was happy I took a picture of her. Nepalese people are generally nice and accommodating .

This lady was happy I took a picture of her. Nepalese people are generally nice and accommodating .

Peacock window detail

Peacock window detail

Nepalese Quilts

Nepalese Quilts

Intricate Details . Nepal is known for its skilled wood carvers ,even way back the ancient times.

Intricate Details . Nepal is known for its skilled wood carvers ,even way back the ancient times.

Old style Alley in Bhaktapur.

Old style Alley in Bhaktapur.

Nepalese Man , collecting his sun dried Clay Pots before sunset . Been doing this every day for years . These claypots are used to keep yogurts, a staple food of Nepalese.

Nepalese Man , collecting his sun dried Clay Pots before sunset . Been doing this every day for years . These claypots are used to keep yogurts, a staple food of Nepalese.

Pottery Square in Bhaktapur

Pottery Square in Bhaktapur

Sunset at Bhaktapur Durbar square

Sunset at Bhaktapur Durbar square

2 thoughts on “The Laid back Charm of Bhaktapur, Nepal

    • sadly I only had 5/6 days in Nepal so I opt to spend it in town to get a taste of culture, food, and the local feel. I like seeing how locals start up and end their days, especially in the markets and temples. If you have longer time, say 3 weeks, then i would reco Pokhara and maybe the base camp as well. I look forward on doing that when I visit Nepal again. in time =)

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