Markets & Shopping
Thamel
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2 hr
Free entry
Historic & Heritage
Kathmandu Durbar Square
2 hr typical visit
₹1,000 entry
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The old royal square in the middle of the city, with the Kumari's house, Hanuman Dhoka palace and temples still being rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake.
Don't miss
- Kumari Ghar and the living goddess
- Hanuman Dhoka palace
- Kasthamandap
- Earthquake reconstruction
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Entry
- ₹1,000
- Best time
- Morning
- Photography
- Restricted
Works well for
Family
Couple
Solo
Corporate
Tips from our editors
The Kumari sometimes appears at her window in the courtyard — photography of her is forbidden. Several temples are still under reconstruction; the square is a working restoration site.
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