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Durbar Square


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 51 attractions in Kathmandu
Traveler Description: Monuments, temples and wandering animals dot this bustling town square, which is also where Nepal kings are crowned.
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
Address: Kathmandu
Nepal

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5 of 5 stars
JasmineArika   9 contributions
Singapore, Singapore
Nov 4, 2009

Whilst all three parts of the square can be covered in an hour or two, I'd recommend spending at least half the day there. When walking around, have a close look at the carvings on the buildings for many of them depict stories of Nepal's history and/or writings and scriptures. A camera with a good zoom is handy to take... more

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5 of 5 stars
mberg5000   2 contributions
Phoenix, AZ.
Sep 20, 2009
1
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I took a tour of Kathmandu Durbur Square with a guide from my hotel. We drove there in a taxi from Thamel. I was able to get a fairly complete history of the area. It was a fascinating experience. The fact the square was once the palace for the king and the way the square was added on to over... more

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1 of 5 stars
GTLA   8 contributions
London
Jun 22, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is rubbish, the guide book suggested it was the best thing to do in Khatmandu, so I had high hopes. We walked there from thamel, the mian tourist district (although it is a good 20 min walk thoguh town so get a taxi if that doesn't appeal to you). I was promised gradeur pagodas and amazing sites, it's actually... more

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Kathmandu, Nepal