How to reach Bhaktapur

Since Bhaktapur is a neighbouring city of the capital city of Kathmandu, and Lalitpur, taxis and buses are available. If there is no traffic jam on the roads, one reaches Bhaktapur from Kathmandu within 30 minutes by taxi.

Surya Vinayak

Situated at a walking distance of about 2 kilometres to the south of the city is the holy shrine of god Ganesh (God of well beginning and successful completion of work). The temple of Ganesh is placed in a sylvan setting to catch the first rays of the rising sun. This place has become a good picnic spot, as it is surrounded by many attractive landscapes.

Changu Narayan

This is the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The World Heritage Site is a scenic spot situated at the altitude of about 1700 metres above sea level and 4 kilometres to the north of Bhaktapur. The most authentic inscription in Changu Narayan dates back to 464 AD and is accredited to the Lichhavi King Mandeva. Changu Narayan Temple. The temple was dedicated to lord Vishnu by the Lichhavi King in the Fifth Century.

Wakupati Narayan Temple

At a little distance on the eastern side of the Dattatraya Square, there is an exquisite specimen in the metalwork. The Wokupati Narayan Temple is enclosed within a stone paved courtyard. The two-storey pagoda temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple dates back to 1667 AD. This is the only place from where one would one see four Garudas, the bird vehicles of Lord Vishnu.

Kancha-Pukha

Kanchu-Pukha is located to the south of the Dattatraya Square. This is one of the most fascinating architectural ponds. The unique importance of the pond lies in the fact that it perfectly displays the image of the Nayatapola Temple. Although it is situated at the distance of over 500 metres from the temple, one can have its beautiful view.

INTRODUCTION

Architecture

Architecture (Latin architectura, from the Greek ἀρχιτέκτων – arkhitekton, from ἀρχι- "chief" and τέκτων "builder, carpenter") can mean:

• The art and science of designing and erecting buildings and other physical structures.
• The practice of an architect, where architecture means to offer or render professional services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or use.
• A general term to describe buildings and other structures.
• A style and method of design and construction of buildings and other physical structures.

A wider definition may comprise all design activity, from the macro-level (urban design, landscape architecture) to the micro-level (construction details and furniture). Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional, technical, social, and aesthetic considerations. It requires the creative manipulation and coordination of material, technology, light and shadow. Architecture also encompasses the pragmatic aspects of realising buildings and structures, including scheduling, cost estimating and construction administration. As documentation produced by architects, typically drawings, plans and technical specifications, architecture defines the structure and/or behavior of a building or any other kind of system that is to be or has been constructed.

Architectural works are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements.

Architecture sometimes refers to the activity of designing any kind of system and the term is common in the information technology world.

Gallary

Legendary CRAFT(left)
Woodcraft in window(below)