Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is an ancient UNESCO-protected town, about an hours’ drive from Kathmandu. Entering the town felt like going back in time to a simpler way of life. Crafts are made by hand, people are out washing their hair and doing their laundry in the day, and at night the power cuts throw most streets into total darkness.
We stayed at a hotel in the Pottery Square. Every morning, locals would be working outside with fresh clay, or lining up pots, bowls and jugs in the sunshine for drying. We had great views from the rooftop too, and even up there we could see pots all around us!
The town had three squares, the most impressive of which was the Durbar Square. The architecture was impressive, and every building was well preserved. However, the rest of town was full of treasures. We delighted in getting ‘lost’ – walking through random archways and passages and finding more pretty houses, water pools and shrines.
This old man sat in the same place everyday for 3 days
A little street
Taumadhi Square
Many potteries being lined up for sale
Not sure that chicken should be there!
Water pools all over the city: essential source for locals
Beautiful traditional dress
The colours of Nepalese fabrics
Soph helps spin yarn
Ornate Peacock window
