Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry fees apply for foreigners; exact amounts change and are posted at the gate.
- Time needed
- One to two hours for a full walk through the square.
- Best time
- Early morning before tour groups arrive.
- Getting there
- Walk south from Thamel or take a short taxi ride to the main entrance.
Itineraries with Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is on day 1
Day 1 of Kathmandu & the Valley
Thamel and Durbar Square
How Kathmandu Durbar Square fits into a day.- 8:00Thamel Walking TourThamel
- 10:00Kathmandu Durbar SquareKathmandu Durbar Square
- 14:00Garden of DreamsGarden of Dreams
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Kathmandu Durbar Square questions
Is Kathmandu Durbar Square damaged by earthquakes?
Some temples suffered partial collapse in 2015. Many buildings have been restored or remain standing.
Can you enter the temples in Kathmandu Durbar Square?
Most temples allow entry to the outer courtyards. Inner sanctums are often restricted to worshippers.
When does the Kumari appear in public?
The living goddess shows herself at the Kumari Ghar window on request or during festivals.
