Kathmandu Durbar Square
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Monuments, temples and wandering animals dot this bustling town square, which is also where Nepal kings are crowned.
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147
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Mitho Restaurant
302
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0.9 km$ • Asian • Tibetan • Nepalese

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152 within 10 kms

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590
0 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

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158
41 mReligious Sites • Monuments & Statues

The Tribhuvan, Mahendra, and Birendra Museums
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41 mSpeciality Museums

Maha Vishnu Mandir Temple
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Durbar (Central) Square
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0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Taleju Temple
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73 mReligious Sites

Basantpur Dabali
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0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Gaddhi Baithak
13
78 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

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4.0
4,720 reviews
Excellent
2,051
Very good
1,563
Average
770
Poor
225
Terrible
111
duhoz
Beroun, Czech Republic5,245 contributions
Apr. 2022
Unfortunately still visible damages after the earthquake (2015). This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers ancient palaces and temples. Steep entrance fee of 1000 NPR even when you just need to cross the square if you are foreigner, after 6 pm free. You will be constantly bothered by number of young men offering to be your guide. The major Interesting thing to see here is "Kumari (The Living Goddess). Taleju Temple is the landmark of the square unfortunately is not open to public. What I detested were motor bikes operation on the square in the evening.
Written 10 May 2022
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CKF
CT2,111 contributions
Apr. 2022
We found our experience in Durbar Square to be underwhelming. The buildings were interesting, some still under repair with visible damage from the 2015 earthquake. Due to its historical significance, with the structures dating back to the 18th century, it is included on most itineraries, especially because of the Kumari Chowk, home to the young Kumari (living goddess). However, we found that we could have skipped this attraction. We did, however, have an enjoyable lunch at a rooftop cafe overlooking the square.
Written 8 May 2022
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Sharif Razi Al Mahmud
Dhaka City, Bangladesh128 contributions
Mar. 2022
As I heard it does not remain the same as it was earlier. It was more impactful before the Nepal earthquake.
Written 5 April 2022
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Gary M
Florida3 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Friends
Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar. This ancient palace is located in the center of Kathmandu. It is alos a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient palace lies in the heart of the city. It consists of huge Royal Palace with different temples, inside as well as outside the temple, dating from the 15th to the 18th century. Don't waste your time waiting to see the Kumari.
Written 1 April 2022
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Pankaj_Purohit683
Jaisalmer, India210 contributions
Feb. 2022 • Friends
It's very beautiful and historical buildings and I have enjoyed the structure of Kathmandu Durbar Square. It's worth to visit.
Written 7 February 2022
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Isabella S
Kathmandu, Nepal46 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Friends
Beautiful square with historic buildings. Some are still being repaired from the earthquake years back. But overall nice experience. Went there twice. Once in the afternoon and the other time at evening.
Written 4 February 2022
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stroller
Bangkok, Thailand16 contributions
Feb. 2021 • Family
Another must to do list in Kathmandu. The ancient architectures are very charming. Plenty of great sculptures adorn the compound.
Written 26 January 2022
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Greg W
Pleasant Grove, UT47 contributions
Oct. 2021
Beautiful place with so much history. Still a lot of construction trying to fix buildings from the earth quake, but you felt like you where in a place where so much history began.
Written 11 November 2021
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jessy23goa
Haifa, Israel27 contributions
Oct. 2020
it has always been one of my favorite places, full of history and charm, ancient temples, unfortunately the earthquake left an indelible mark, I went back after 5 years but the square is no longer the same, the temples are being rebuilt very slowly, but for me the magic that that place offered disappeared
Written 3 September 2021
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Irina Bond
18 contributions
Feb. 2021 • Friends
House of living goddess Kumari, ruins after the earthquake, university of Sanskrit (the oldest language on the planet), traditional market (where you shouldn’t forget to bargain) and the rooftop restaurant above the square. Was very happy to find wonderful handmade singing bowl. If you meditate or just like to sit in peace and quiet, would suggest you to get one too.
Written 18 February 2021
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Se necesita visa para Nepal?Exijen alguna vacuna?Cuál es la mejor época para ir?Gracias.
DavidGatzka
Rastatt, Germany12,903 contributions
Das Visum in Nepal kostet 25$. Man benötigt keine Impfungen. Beste Reisezeit habe ich gehört ist September und Oktober.
Fernando C
El Ejido, Spain8 contributions
Hola, voy a visitar Nepal en septiembre a finales, sabéis si es posible fotografiar la plaza sin gente? Al amanecer o algo asÃ? Y si es posible llevar trÃpode? Gracias.
Trotamundos
Spain393 contributions
Hola! Llevar trÃpode es posible, pero lo de la gente no estoy segura. Supongo que yendo muy muy temprano si será posible, pero habrá muy poca luz. Serán fotos más bien nocturnas, porque desde que amanece hay mucho movimiento de gente.
Kailash Himalay... T
Kathmandu, Nepal55 contributions
How is the rebuilding work going on?
murthi
Banting, Malaysia282 contributions
Painfully slow, if you know what i mean. But considering the political instability prevailing i the country at the moment and the nature of restorative work required, it seems to be an unavoidable delay. Lets hope the final result of the restoration will be almost as good as the original.
Marktayl6
Unecha, Russia1 contribution
I'traveling from Nepal to Morocco Africa with Visit-Morocco-Sahara,com tour company and I have just 3 hours before I leave Kathmandu, could I visit this attention in one hour?
michelleAbutler
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Yes you could have a tour
Just need to let the guide know how much time you have so they can move along a bit quicker
Mirta49
Castellón de la Plana, Spain105 contributions
Quiero viajar a Nepal, pero, no sé qué es lo que ha quedado del Nepal monumental. ¿Qué lugares, tras el terremoto, merece la pena visitar?
¿PodrÃas incluir alguna foto de las plazas Durbar en la actualidad?
Gracias y un saludo.
JESUS SOLERO
Malaga, Spain19,922 contributions
Busca esto en youtube: "A Tourist's guide to Kathmandu 6 months after the Earthquake". Te va a dar una idea muy exacta de como está Katmandú. Como te comenté en mi anterior respuesta, si no fuera por algunos monumentos derruidos, el resto está exactamente igual que cuando fui yo antes del terremoto; el vÃdeo es de hace 6 meses, asà que puede que incluso haya ahora mismo menos escombros.
berlioz38
Créteil207 contributions
J'ai eu l'occasion de visiter kathmandou en 1973. C'était bien différent que de nos jours, tout était libre...C'était l'époque hippies .
Pour la petite histoire, j'avais un visa de 15 jours . J'y suis resté 6 mois !
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- Hotels near Kathmandu Durbar Square:
- (0.04 km) Platinum Beacon Hotel
- (0.05 km) Pigeon Homestay
- (0.10 km) World Heritage Hotel & Apartments
- (0.08 km) Dwarika's Chhen
- (0.11 km) RazzMatazz Guest House
- Restaurants near Kathmandu Durbar Square:
- (0.04 km) Layaku Cafe Lounge & Bar
- (0.10 km) Himalayan Java Coffee
- (0.11 km) Durbar View Restaurant Pvt. Ltd.
- (0.14 km) Danfe Nepali Kitchen
- (0.10 km) World Heritage Restaurant and Bar
- Attractions near Kathmandu Durbar Square:
- (0.00 km) Hanuman Dhoka
- (0.04 km) Kala Bairav
- (0.04 km) The Tribhuvan, Mahendra, and Birendra Museums
- (0.04 km) Maha Vishnu Mandir Temple
- (0.19 km) Durbar (Central) Square