Overview
Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage district packed with the palaces and temples of the former Malla kingdom and Newar dynasties. Highlights include the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Taleju Temple, and the Kumari Ghar - home to Nepal's living goddess - showcasing the finest medieval Nepali architecture. Much was damaged in the 2015 earthquake but restoration continues, and daily life and festivals still fill the square with energy. Admission NPR 1,000 (foreigners). About a 20-minute walk from Thamel.
Opening Hours
07:00-19:00 (square itself open 24 hours)
Travel Tips
Linger in front of the Kumari Ghar for a chance to glimpse the living goddess at her window.
Hotels near Kathmandu Durbar Square
Hotels and guesthouses in Kathmandu, Basantapur, Kathmandu
Other attractions in Kathmandu
Boudhanath Stupa
One of the world's largest Buddhist stupas, watched over by the great all-seeing eyes of the Buddha.
Pashupatinath Temple
Nepal's largest Hindu temple, where cremation rites take place on the Bagmati Riverbank.
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
A hilltop Buddhist temple offering panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley.