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Hanuman Dhoka Square

Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
Ranked #13 of 55 attractions in Kathmandu
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings
Description: Real monkeys live in this square, built to honor the mischievous and courageous monkey god Hanuman.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

There are lots of beautiful temples, a public water-collection station, and great people-watching. We enjoyed our time at Dkoka Square, however, I would not put it in the top three sites to see in Kathmandu. More

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Tehran, Iran
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

you will be surrounded wth very beautiful old architectures there. we also visited the museum on different floors which was amazing as well. More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Also another tourist place where they go to take pictures. A place still well preserved from its ancient times. More

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Moscow
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Early morning is the best time to come here if you whant to experience real feel of Nepal More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

When in Kathmandu, make sure you visit this old durbar square, the old shah palace museum. Enjoy the hustle bustle of Basantapur. Stroll around the famous Freak Street of the Hippie Era... See the Kumari, the living goddess with your own eyes... More

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

It was good site but very crowded during the day. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 reviews 4 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

This area is seems like walkway for the people, the street is full with people walking! More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Kasta Mandap -Known locally as Maru Sattal, this huge, open temple has a long history. Popular legend has it that during King Laxmi Narsingh's time Kalpa Briksha came to see the chariot festival of Machchhendranath, where he was recognized by one of the priest of Machchhendranath, The priest seized him and refused to release him until he promised to give... More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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here you can see the real historical steps at museum , located in Hanuman Dhoka. More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012
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The temples in the square are nice and interesting. The square itself is unfortunately chopped up by the large expansion of the formerly royal palace, which makes the square kind of weirdly laid out. However, the principal problem is that the square is filled with guys who want to be your guide, people who want to sell you stuff, and... More

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