*Simaltek** (also known as Ward No. 2, Bhaktapur Municipality).
Ward No. 2 of Bhaktapur Municipality, formed by merging former wards 10 and 15, covers 0.9618 sq. km and is primarily recognized as the Simaltek area in local contexts, encompassing traditional Newari twa or tole neighborhoods typical of Bhaktapur’s urban structure[1][7]. Other neighborhoods or toles within this ward include parts of nearby traditional settlements like those around former ward 10 and 15 areas, though specific sub-toles are not detailed in official profiles[1].
This ward is characterized by compact, traditional Newari housing in Bhaktapur’s cultural heartland, near UNESCO-listed sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square (in adjacent Ward 3), with residents often engaged in heritage preservation, crafts, and tourism-related activities amid dense historical architecture[1][3][7]. Notable landmarks include local temples and chowks from the merged wards, contributing to the area’s rich cultural heritage without major modern developments highlighted[1].