Durbar Square in Kathmandu was where the kings of the city were once crowned and legitimized, and where they ruled from. This square remains the old town ‘s traditional heart and the most spectacular traditional architecture legacy of Kathmandu. The square suffered the brunt of damage from the 2015 Kathmandu earthquake. Half a dozen temples collapsed, as did several towers in the palace complex at Hanuman Dhoka, but it is still a splendid site. The rebuilding will continue for years. While much of the square dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, after the great earthquake of 1934, much rebuilding happened.
In addition, the area of Durbar Sq is composed of three loosely connected squares. To the south is the open area of Basantapur Sq, a former royal elephant stable which now houses souvenir stalls and off running Freak St. The main area of Durbar Sq is to the west. Running northeast is a second portion of Durbar Sq, which includes the Hanuman Dhoka entrance and a number of temples. Makhan Tole, the main road in Kathmandu at one time, and still the most popular street to walk down, continues northeast from this open zone.
Timings : Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Entry Fee : INR 100 for Indians and INR 600 for Foreigners
