Situated at an altitude of 1401 m above sea level Bhaktapur only is a very unique old town. This city is divided into 24 traditional localities covers an area of 5 sq.km. Founded by King Ananda Dev in 889 A.D. Bhaktapur is said to have been built in the shape of conch shell-a sacred symbol of Lord Vishnu. The word Bhaktapur means the city of devotees.
Form the airport
Travelers wishing to come to Bhaktapur directly from the Tribhuvan International Airport are recommended to take the prepaid taxis at the airport exit gate. Normally, it should not take more than 30 Minutes to get to Bhaktapur and it should not cost more than Nepalese Rupees 350-400.
Form Kathmandu
For comfortable traveling, a meter taxi would be the best means to get to Bhaktapur. In this case, it will take between 40-45 minutes to get to Bhaktapur and it should not cost more than Nepalese rupees 400.
For tourist looking for an adventurous travel, traveling by local buses could prove to be interesting. Express mini buses leave from the mini bus park in Baghbajar. Buses departing in every 10 minutes charges Rs. 15 per passenger for a one- way trip.
One can also rent a motorbike or a mountain bike to get to Bhaktapur. On a motorbike it is less than ½ an hour ride and on mountain bike it should not take more than 50 minutes. The advantage of hiring a bike is the extended rides to many other interesting driveways and trails beyond Bhaktapur city.
From Patan (Lalitpur)
In every 15 minutes mini buses leave for Bhaktapur from Patan. One can get on these buses at the lagankhel bus park and enjoy a one- way trip for Rs 15.
