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Bhaktapur

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What to see in Bhaktapur

An almost untouched medieval Newar city, with temples, pottery and yoghurt.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from October to May
  • Typical food: Juju dhau
Photo: Bikrampratapsingh · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bhaktapur highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Durbar Square

    A World Heritage Site.

  2. Nyatapola Temple

    Five storeys, the tallest in the valley.

  3. Potters’ Square

    Pottery drying in the sun.

  4. Juju dhau

    The “king of yoghurts”.

  5. Peacock Window

    A famous wood carving.

Day trips from Bhaktapur

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Bhaktapur

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bhaktapur are from October to May. If you can, avoid July, August (monsoon).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with strong warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to September

    Monsoon

    From June to September it rains heavily, especially in Kerala, Goa and Mumbai; roads get cut off and trains run late.

    What to do: If you travel then, Rajasthan gets less rain, and Ladakh is at its best.

  • from June to September

    Monsoon: the Himalayas hidden

    From June to September cloud hides the mountains for most of the day and the trails are muddy and full of leeches.

    What to do: If you want a trek with views, choose another time of year.

Typical food of Bhaktapur

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Bhaktapur from your kitchen).

Juju dhau
Photo: Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka · CC BY-SA 4.0

Juju dhau

Bhaktapur’s “king of yoghurts”: creamy, slightly sweet buffalo-milk yoghurt, set in clay pots that absorb the whey.

  • Serves 6
  • 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 litre of whole milk (ideally buffalo, or with a little cream)
  • 60 g sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of natural yoghurt (as a starter)
  • 1 teaspoon of cardamom (optional)

How to make it at home

  1. Simmer the milk gently, stirring, until reduced by a third.
  2. Add the sugar and let it cool until lukewarm (about 45 °C).
  3. Mix the yoghurt with a little of the milk, then with the rest.
  4. Pour into clay pots (or jars) and cover with a cloth.
  5. Leave in a warm place for about 8 hours, until set, then refrigerate.

The trick: Unglazed clay pots absorb the whey: that’s why it’s so creamy.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the bhojanalaya (local eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Nepal guide.

Frequently asked questions about Bhaktapur

What to see in Bhaktapur?

Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, Potters’ Square, Juju dhau and Peacock Window.

What to see in Bhaktapur in one day?

Don’t miss Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, Potters’ Square, Juju dhau and Peacock Window. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Bhaktapur?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bhaktapur are from October to May. If you can, avoid July, August (monsoon).

What day trips can you take from Bhaktapur?

Bhaktapur.

What is the typical food of Bhaktapur?

Juju dhau. Bhaktapur’s “king of yoghurts”: creamy, slightly sweet buffalo-milk yoghurt, set in clay pots that absorb the whey.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.