Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Monument · Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Photo: Bikram Pratap Singh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a central plaza in the city of Bhaktapur. It contains multiple pagoda-style temples and the old royal palace. Visitors should note the detailed wood carvings on the buildings.

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Good to know

Tickets
Foreign visitors pay a city entry fee at the gates. The ticket covers the whole old town of Bhaktapur.
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
Morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
By bus from Kathmandu, about one hour

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square questions

What is the entry fee to Bhaktapur Durbar Square?

Foreign visitors pay a fee at the entry points to the old town. The same ticket covers all of Bhaktapur's squares, so keep it with you.

How long do visitors spend at Bhaktapur Durbar Square?

Most visitors spend two to three hours exploring the square.

When is the best time to visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square?

Morning visits help avoid crowds during the day.

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