Pre-wedding shoot locations in and around Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur is one big film set: brick lanes, carved windows and squares that glow at sunrise. Here are the places we come back to, and how to plan around crowds and light.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square & Taumadhi

Come early. Soon after sunrise the squares are quiet and the light is soft. Entry tickets apply to visitors, so check the current rules for your shoot before the day.

Pottery Square

Clay pots drying in the sun, and families at work. Be respectful: ask before including people in your frames.

Changu Narayan

A hilltop temple and village a short drive away, with a quieter, timeless feel.

Nagarkot

For mountain views and golden hour. On a clear morning you can see the Himalaya.

Planning tip: we book pre-wedding shoots for the first three hours after sunrise, or the last two before sunset.