Name: Kathmandu Darbar Square
Address: Kot Square, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal, NP

Kathmandu Darbar Square is a museum, located at Kot Square, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. Visit their website hanumandhoka.gov.np for more detailed information.

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Kot Square, Kathmandu 44600

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Added by Jopie, at 23 February 2017

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Sudip Bhetuwal

23 February 2018

Depicts the true glorious history of our country. It is one of the largest square present in our country and one of the most beautiful. Many squares are present around the area. The big bells, temples, and long presentation areas, so beautiful. I hope the reconstruction after earthquake goes really well and the structues become as glorious as they were and would depict our true history.
Shankar A

11 January 2018

Durbar Square was amazing before earthquake. After 2015 part of the temple has been destroyed. Nepali people are working hard to rebuild them. The square is full of energy. The city needs to shine as last years. Go to Nepal and help the city. Really beautiful building and typical architectures.
Dipeeta

05 January 2018

Heart of the City, with rich historical significances, going back a long time. Used to be different before the tragic earthquake few years back, but I am glad that the life here goes on as usual now. Must visit for tourists. If you manage to get reliable local guides, they'll be able to explain and narrate many things to you, which you otherwise wouldn't have known. Please exercise caution while selecting the guides, as there are a few cheats here.
Binayak Karmacharya

25 December 2017

It is a must to visit place in Nepal. Surrounded by palaces and temples, this place reflects the true beauty of mediaeval Nepal. Due to the massive earthquake of 2017 many temples and other buildings were damaged but the reconstruction is going on as fast as it can go.
ANSHU SHARMA

25 December 2017

This place was really beautiful before the earthquake struck. The restorations have finally started. Hope it returns back to its former glory soon.
Reuben Jarvis

20 November 2017

We hired 2 local brothers as guides. I highly recommend getting guides. They told us things we wouldn't have known if we didn't have them. Made it a lot more meaningful. Overall, 10/10 would recommend
Sanjay Dangol

26 October 2017

This place has cultural and historic importance. It's a live open museum
Great architecture but now under construction. It's still open though and usually busy.
George Furst

26 September 2017

If you visit Nepal this is definitely a place to visit. Probably the most historic location in Nepal as is was here that the kings had their palaces. I visited this location before in 2014 and after,2016 and it was badly damaged by the earthquake but still worth the visit. They do charge visitors a fee but they use it to restore this treasure and I hold no grudges for it. Look at the supplied pictures for all the wonderful things to see here. Unfortunately the upstairs museums were closed after the quake for obvious reasons. But do not let this put you off, it is still worth a two hour visit as so much is still available to see. Also there are many Nepalese crafts for sale there. You may pay more but the selection is so diverse and interesting. I can only say, do not miss this treasure!
Veronica Black

22 September 2017

Agreed with Asia Alders review. The square is a public access road and they pick and choose who to ask to buy a ticket, even if you just want to get to the other side. Would have been so much better if they wrote a storyboard and asked for donations to help rebuild as everything is totally damaged.

We ended up walking around the square through the back streets (architecture is phenomenal!) instead
Rikiti Sabila Wirianata

14 September 2017

It was easy to find walking by foot from Thamel.
The ticket was Rs1000.
But please be careful if you take pic of some holy man. Not sure if they really a holy man or not, because they will immediately asking for 200 rupee when he's aware you taking his pic.

The site still in renovation make it more dusty.
Devashis Shrestha

09 September 2017

Amazing place bursting with culture. Its like walking back in ancient Kathmandu, the forbidden Kingdom. U can please yourself with the serene art, the mesmerizing pagoda style temples. You can fund peace amidst the crowd. Thats why the place is special and dear ti my heart! Its a must visit if you ever visit Kathmandu!
Spiritual Adam

31 July 2017

Good place but completely ruin due to 2015 earthquake. But still always good to be here-seeing people worshipping idols and local vendors with expensive items.Also the place of Kumari also a big attraction and curiosity.
Alistair Turkington

28 July 2017

Obviously heavily damaged by the earthquakes. With the repair work very slow and difficult, it will be a long time before It is restored to anything resembling former times. But still worth a quick visit.
Toufiq Islam

25 July 2017

Wonderful place . A place where you can find almost all the Hindu God's temple. A please where u can find the architectural view of old Nepal. Nepal earthquake have damaged this place but even with lateral bracing the temples are standing with peoples believe .
Adarsha Neupane

23 July 2017

Old historical temples. now on the phase of reconstruction due to the earthquake. You will love the pegions here and also the old historic temples. Its famous for tourists
Sudip Ghimire

21 April 2017

This heavenly place can attract any of the living beings. Millions of people visit every month because of its beauty. It is full of historic and cultural attractions. It is one of the world heritages in Nepal.
Rishi Kochhar

23 March 2017

This place is always charming with visitors from the globe thronging around to click pictures, see the beautifully crafted buildings and also to buy some local handicrafts. Though it was damaged after the earthquake in Nepal but still you can find Interesting historical buildings here. Nepal government has now imposed a visitor fee for tourists to enter the square.
Sonia Binte Khorshed

20 March 2017

Despite being damaged a lot during the earthquake, Kathmandu Durbar Square is still a marvel of craftsmanship, a place worth visiting. Every single brick of the structure tells so much about the history and culture that it does not require a review, the square itself speaks for its own.
Neeva Shrestha

16 March 2017

World cultural heritage. One of the best place to study Malla dynasty. Also a Great place to hangout with friends along with very good food nearby.
Saurabh Thakur

12 March 2017

Loved this place..World Heritage building but mostly destroyed by quake..
Still you will find lot of Word carving work done in buildings.. amazing work
Asia Alder

02 March 2017

Great place but overrun by pigeons and not helped by the locals selling pigeon food.

I entered through one side, was told I had to pay to enter buildings but free to look around (I decided to pay at another opportunity ) saw the square, took pictures and unknowingly left the square. I then turned back and was chased by an official looking man (like a soldier in green) and a local man. They said 'you have to pay an entrance fee'. I asked why. They said it was because I was a tourist (white woman). I explained I entered for free, had a look around and just come back. They insisted I had to pay. At this point I asked about the hundreds of people behind me who were coming in and why they were not being stopped. They said it was because they were local (meaning non-white) or Pakistanis (and if we charge them they will bomb us - this is seriously what the civilian said). I felt this was a clear injustice as non - whites could be American, British etc. , they were picking on me for being a white female or maybe it was a scam. I turned around, went back to my previous point of entry and enjoyed the square for free again.
Thus is the worst thing I have experienced on my trips to Nepal (apart from a near death experience with food poisoning. ..).

Please beware.