BHAKTAPUR: Bhaktapur’s allure as a tourist destination continues to grow, as evidenced by a significant uptick in visitor numbers. The year 2022/23 saw a remarkable influx of foreign tourists, with an impressive total of 167,652 making their way to Bhaktapur. Comparatively, the preceding year, 2021/22, bore witness to 53,560 foreign tourists exploring the captivating streets […]
Madhyapur Thimi is a culturally rich municipality situated in the centre of the valley districts -- Lalitpur, Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. However, it has often been overlooked and overshadowed by its more popular neighbours. But now, Mayor Madan Sundar Shrestha wants to change that. Aashish Mishra of The Rising Nepal talked to him about his efforts to preserve and promote the heritage of Madhyapur Thimi in Bhaktapur district and develop the municipality as a tourist destination. Excerpts:
