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Kumari Chowk

Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
Ranked #12 of 55 attractions in Kathmandu
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: Also called Kumari Bahal, this fascinating palace is home to a virgin girl who is worshipped as the goddess Durga in human form. She can sometimes be...... more » Owner description: Also called Kumari Bahal, this fascinating palace is home to a virgin girl who is worshipped as the goddess Durga in human form. She can sometimes be glimpsed at her windows. « less
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South Warnborough, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

You don't get to see a living goddess every day. I've been twice and both times she appeared. Apart from that, the palace itself is a nice example of the Nepali style with some great carving. More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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The temple is a little hard to find but by asking around or using a guidebook one should stumble upon it easily enough. The entrance is usually flanked by two women selling postcards. Tourists are only allowed into the central courtyard and pictures are not permitted whatsoever, don't even try. We went over in the late evening and sat on... More

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opole
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

its posibility to see living God - girl itds smazing, go on this time, its on Dubaru Sqere More

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Singapore, Singapore
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

Went to the Kumari Chowk 02.03.2012, Durbar Square nearby was really busy in the afternoon, this place appeared much quieter. Easily missed if u are not familiar with the place or if u dun come with a local guide. There are a few old ladies sitting by the entrance of the building, selling postcards of the Kumari. Mind your head... More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

here you can find total different culture of Nepal. More

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See 8 more reviews by Turret_T0urs for Kathmandu
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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Was amazing to see a piece of nepalese culture that is so unique. BUt it is slightly sad to think of what the poor girl must feel like, cooped up like a show pony. Remember you can not take photos of the Kumari! More

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

The fascination of seeing a living goddess is the reason to go to this great little temple in the middle of Durbar Square. Don't be dissapointed if she does not show up... From 7-8 visits I only witnessed her presence at the upper window only twice. Sometimes asking the guard nicely, and visibly putting 500 rupees in the donation box... More

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See 25 more reviews by yakshaver for Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
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Nepal is known as different name such as living goddess Kumari. More

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Tracy, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Learn about the Kumari before you go - it will make seeing the Kumari Chowk so much more meaningful! The current Kumari did make an appearance while we were in the courtyard - absolutely awesome to see her! More

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See 2 more reviews by Pat_C316 for Kathmandu
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Me and my friend were really lucky in seeing the royal kumari come out for like 15 seconds. We were together with a large Chinese tour group and the guide convinced the kumari to come out. They are very strict about photographs so we couldn't get a photo. I read somewhere that seeing the royal kumari brings you luck so... More

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