Kathmandu Durbar Square Tourism

Type of destination: Cultural Heritage Site

Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka, is the historic seat of the Nepalese royalty located in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley. Encompassing the old palace complex, it is famed for its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishments. The square is characterized by its traditional Nepalese buildings, which are a spectacular display of wood carvings, stone sculptures, and metalwork, reminiscent of the city's cultural and religious heritage. The area was severely affected by the earthquake in 2015 but is undergoing restoration. Notable structures within the complex include the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Taleju Temple, and the towering Basantapur Tower. The square also houses the Kumari Ghar, the palace of the Living Goddess, Kumari. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors keen to explore Nepal's historical art and architecture. The area is also a hub for festivals and cultural activities, particularly during Indra Jatra and Dashain.

Top 5 Reviews on Kathmandu Durbar Square

Hudsonmccraw

Wrote on 21st Jun, 2024

A culturally rich place in Kathmandu.

This is a must visit for anyone in Kathmandu. It is culturally significant and will please almost traveler wanting to see history that is unique to Nepal.

173himanshuk

Wrote on 12th Jun, 2024

Hospitality sucks here

As soon as you come to this place, they will ask you for tickets, while you are just trying to figure out things...if you don't have the tickets they will ask you to get lost. I understand there are r..

daniellebN3539NG

Wrote on 12th May, 2024

We don't want you, we just want your money

This was my least favourite site in Kathmandu. Got shouted at repeatedly by officials because you have to pay to enter, and this was while standing in the one spot trying to work out what you could se..

gabriella722017

Wrote on 1st May, 2024

Nepal sucks!

Very disappointed from Nepal, they try to charge 1000 rupies to get into squares ans streets, Bhaktapur entry fee is 18 dollars. I had a pass because I stayed in Bhaktapur for a month due to an illnes..

georgesB4777WE

Wrote on 1st May, 2024

Historical Complex

This is a historical, cultural and religious complex in Kathmandu consisting of temples, shrines and monuments that are key part of Nepalese identity. The site is old dating as far back as the 13th ..

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