Beautifully crafted door entrance of Taleju Mandir.

The ancient city Bhaktapur lies on the Eastern part of Kathmandu valley which is also known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa, Bhaktapur. It is regarded as the abode of traditional Nepali culture, custom and unique arts of wooden and potteries. The historical monument on around signifies medieval age culture and tradition of Nepal and this old city is inhabited by indigenous Newari people in large group. The main attractive monuments are Nyatapola Temple, statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Peacock Window, Golden Gate and fifty-five windowed palace of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The Golden Gate is said to be the most beautiful and richly molded specimen of its kind in the entire world. The door is surmounted by a figure of the Hindu goddess Kali and Garuda (mythical griffin) and attended by two heavenly nymphs. It is embellished with monsters and other Hindu mythical creatures of marvelous intricacy. Percy Brown, an eminent English art critic and historian, described the Golden Gate as "the most lovely piece of art in the whole Kingdom; it is placed like a jewel, flashing innumerable facets in the handsome setting of its surroundings." The gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla and is the entrance to the main courtyard of the palace of fifty-five windows.

The golden gate has character but the inner temple is devoid of soul. The authorities insistance on only allowing Hindus is ludicrous as the inner temple is totally abandoned and one can feel no social vibration in it. Such dogmatism only brings more degradation and destruction

one of the most interesting places in bhaktapur durbar square.. every temple and structure in durbar square is interesting and must visit.

The Golden Gate of Bhaktapur which opens to the 55 Windows Palace.

The guards were too rude so didn't feel like entering the temple.

Nice place to visit at Bhaktapur, Golden Gate is one of the very interesting and historic site. Inside the Golden Gate one can see the pond of former king and queen.

The construction of the Golden Gate was completed on the era of King Ranjit Malla on BS 1811, known to be the last Malla King of Bhaktapur Kingdom. Now this gate need immediate renovation, most of the statues of this frame had seems erosion due to green fungus. Before this gate was known as Nepal Gate on Malla era. The construction of the gate was started by King Jagat Prakash Malla. Its takes 4 generations to complete the construction work.

Peaceful and historically abundant place