Heritage
Under 500
Outdoor
Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka)
Discover Kathmandu Durbar Square’s Hanuman Dhoka palace, temple courtyards and Newar architecture in Basantapur.
About this spot
Kathmandu Durbar Square surrounds the Hanuman Dhoka palace complex in Basantapur. Explore the outdoor temples and courtyards, then check which museum sections are open if you want to go inside. Allow two hours or more. Heritage admission varies by nationality; museum access and photography rules should be confirmed at the counter.
The square is one of three former royal palace squares included in the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO listing, alongside Patan and Bhaktapur.
Sources (checked 17 September 2026):
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/121/
https://ntb.gov.np/plan-your-trip/before-you…
Location
Basantapur, old Kathmandu, KathmanduKathmandu Durbar Square, Basantapur, Kathmandu
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