It is beautiful with a peaceful atmosphere. It is an artificial rectangular pond located near the main gate of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is the oldest and traditional pond in Nepal. You can spend more time with your family, friends etc. with fun and refreshment.

“Siddha Pokhari, a major attraction of Bhaktapur, Nepal” Siddha Pokhari, centuries old pond was constructed during rule of the Medieval King Yakshya Malla in the early fifteenth century. It is considered as the most ancient pond in Bhaktapur . This human made pond is 171 m long, 73 m wide and about 3 m deep. Located near the main city gate in Bhaktapur, Siddha Pokhari is associated with a number of myths both religious and archeological importance has been one of the popular hangout. The pond is full of fishes and fish feeding is one of the major attraction of Siddha Pokhari where visitors can purchase fish food from the local shops. From this spot a wide range of snowy peaks are visible on clear days

The place where I go whenever I feel low and exhausted. Mostly I visit this place at the evening time, and the time was worth visiting. All the sounds of birds, fishes and cold and peaceful environment with the sunset view. I feel so fresh there. Talking about the crowdness..it's kinda crowdy in the evening time but also this is always my all-time favourite place. 💓

A great place to have fun and you can also feed the fish which you can buy at a reasonable price at places located near to the river banks.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a serene and picturesque place nestled in a beautiful pond. It was truly a tranquil oasis in the heart of nature. The calm and peaceful ambiance instantly captivated my senses. I highly recommend a visit to this enchanting pond. It is a hidden gem that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression and provide a much-needed respite from the chaos of everyday life. Venture into this peaceful haven, and you will not be disappointed.

One of the oldest and historical pond in Bhaktapur, is associated with a number of myths. Siddha Pokhari, also called as Ta–Pukhu, was constructed during rule of the Medieval King Yakshya Malla in the early fifteenth century. This human made pond is 171 m long, 73 m wide and about 3 m deep. Siddha Pokhari  is also a favorite hangout for many. You have to pay Nrs.100 for boating. You can also find public exercise park near the entrance of this pond. It is one of the must visit place by both Nepalese and foreigners. Quite dirty water in the pond due to which fish inside are very difficult to view. Management should clean the pond on regular basis.

Good place to chill out. You can stay inside or outside. This place is somewhat isolated from the streets and shops. You can hangout with your friends and also your date.

Beautiful pond in bhaktapur. Feel peace and harmony after sitting on it's bank.

Great place to be to skip from daily city chaos. Quiet and beautiful, fully vibrant, enough open space. Ideal for an evening or morning walk or to spend time with your loved ones. The lake is clean and well maintained. Slightly crowded in the evenings nonetheless, spending a couple of hours watching its beauty is a worthwhile.

Everything was perfect. Very good location for hanging out with friends and even a perfect place for a date. There is boating that you can try, feed fishes. Do give it a visit.

Nice place to hang out with friends and family, boating is another fun besides feeding fishes.

Siddha Pokhari, also called as Ta–Pukhu, was constructed during rule of the Medieval King Yakshya Malla in the early fifteenth century. The pond is popular place to hang out with friends and also parents bring their children here to enjoy the pleasure of feeding the numerous fishes in the pond.

Beautiful place and ambient vibe. It was recently reopened for the public.

Beautiful place to visit with family and friends, also boating is possible here. Location is also not that far from Durbar square. Recommend to visit.

Siddha Pokhari is an artificial rectangular pond near the main gate of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is an old and traditional pond in Nepal. It was constructed in the 15th century during the reign of King Yakshya Malla. Siddha Pokhari is also known as Ta-Pukhu. On a clear day, one can see snowy mountain peaks from the pond, which is surrounded by buildings. Ta Pukhu is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, who can frequently be seen feeding the fish with food purchased from nearby stalls. Indra Daha is another name for Siddha Pokhari. Every year on Ashwin Krishna Dwithiya, a large fair is held. Devotees come here to bathe in the holy water and to worship the goddess Indrayani. They believe that by doing so, they will be blessed with health and happiness. During this day, the entire pond will be illuminated with lamps. Near the pond, there will be Shiva, Shakti, Baishanv, and Buddha idols. The place remains packed with local tourists during weekends mostly. You cna enjoy the ppace and then have food if you're hungry as the place is surrounded by many restaurants. Being entry point to classic and ancient Bhaktapur Durbar Square this place is popular and more people. are visiting the place. The other major Ancient- revived ponds like Napukhu, Rani Pukhu and Bhajya pukhu are also recommended for a visit.

Awesome place to visit. The pond is very big but you can't see varieties of fish like Rani pokhari. But you can boat and feed the fish.

Amazing lake view

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Lovely place to visit

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Siddha Pokhari has always been a spot for refreshment and hanging out with friends and family; let it be on regular days or on weekends. Mostly, the pokhari (pond) is famous for its morning view. Siddha Pokhari is also known as Ta–Pukhu which is believed to be constructed during the rule of the Medieval King Yakshya Malla in the early fifteenth century. This is an artificial pond which is 171 m long, 73 m wide and about 3 m deep.

Best place to those people who wants to stay in peace ! Best spot to visit if you want calm place in the city.