The Nyatapola Temple is the five storeys; 30m high temple is the highest pagoda style temple in the valley. It was built in 1702 AD. This temple presides over the Taumadhi Square. It is the best example of traditional Newari temple architecture. The stairway leading up to the temple is flanked by guardian figures at each plinth level. The bottom plineth has the legendary wrestlers Jayamel and Phattu, said to have the strength of 10 men. On the plinths above are two elephants, then two lions, then two griffins and finally two goddesses.

The struts, doors, windows and tympanums—each embellished with attractively carved divine figures—perfectly portray the creative tradition of Newar craftsmen. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Siddhi Laxmi, the manifestation of female force and creativity. Thus, this temple has the cultural, religious importance and rich in art and archaeological point of view.

A fifteen minutes casual walk north-east of the Taumadhi square brings you to the Dattatreya Square. This is a three-storey pagoda style temple and is said to be the oldest in Bhaktapur and is believed to have been built of wood from a single tree in 1428 during the reign of King Yaksha Malla. In 1458, Vishwa Malla is said to have renovated the structure. Originally a single storey temple and only later became two storied through additions. Stone figures of Jaya Mal and Patta, two famous wrestlers are seen guarding the temple. It is commonly believed that this temple is dedicated to the holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and their idols occupy the shrine. The Garuda made of stone, paying homage suggests a Vishnu temple. Garuda is the vehicle of Vishnu and is found in front of most Vishnu temples. The conch and disc on pillars are recent additions and also indicate a Vishnu shrine. The non-newar Brahmins of Indian descent are the traditional caretakers of this temple. For sometime the priests were Jha Brahmins but today Bhatta Brahmins have taken over. A Giri priest conducts the daily prayers. During Shivaratri festival in Feb / March, a crowd of devotees flock the temple.

Changu Narayan Temple is situated on a ridge overlooking the Valley, about 12 km to the east of the city. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Bishnu – the Preserver. One of the finest and oldest specimens of pagoda architecture, the temple is embellished with exquisite wood and stone carvings and is said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in Nepal built sometime back in 323 A.D. The sacred complex is a World Heritage Site and from the temple one can see the beautiful Manohara River flowing like a serpent through green fields, and to the north on a clear day one can see many Himalayan peaks and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding at 125 meters. We can see the Newari culture and tradition around Changu Narayan Temple.