Bhaktapur District
A compact Kathmandu Valley heritage district known for monumental temple squares, brick architecture, pottery and Newari food traditions.
Province: Bagmati Province.
Headquarters: Bhaktapur.
Area: 119 square kilometres.
Population: 432132 (National Population and Housing Census 2021).
Population density: 3631.4 people per square kilometre.
Geographic class: Kathmandu Valley.
Landscape: Kathmandu Valley.
Known for: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Newari heritage, historic brick city.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Royal-era architecture, carved woodwork and major temples make this the core visitor area.
Taumadhi & Dattatreya
Additional historic squares extend the old-city experience beyond the main palace complex.
Pottery & local food
Pottery workshops and Bhaktapur's famous juju dhau add a strong everyday cultural layer to a heritage visit.