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Kathmandu Durbar Square

Name: Kathmandu Durbar Square
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1. Kathmandu Durbar Square – Swayambhunath Stupa loop from Tahiti

8.95km

02:27

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kathmandu Durbar Square – Asan Bazaar loop from Lut Chok

6.15km

01:35

30m

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3. Kathmandu Durbar Square – Asan Bazaar loop from Sorakhutte

4.69km

01:13

30m

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Suraj

April 7, 2024

One of the three Durbar Squares of Nepal, Basantapur Durbar (palace) Square is the heart and soul of Kathmandu, enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites. The Malla dynasty during 12th century used to rule Kathmandu from this palace.
On the night of Maha Ashtami of the biggest festival Dashain celebrated only by Hindus, Kalratri (Dark night) is worshipped here at the Hanuman Dhoka with the sacrifice of 54 goats and 54 buffaloes on behalf of the state.

Andreas1977ausEF

May 22, 2024

Durbar Square in Kathmandu is the square in front of the old royal palace of the Kathmandu Kingdom. It was one of three royal squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Durbar Square was surrounded by more than 50 pagodas, temples and palaces, mostly made of wood and displaying Newar craftsmanship, many of which were destroyed in the Nepal earthquake on April 25, 2015.

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Elevation 1,300 m

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Kathmandu Durbar Square

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square – Swayambhunath Stupa loop from Tahiti

2. Kathmandu Durbar Square – Asan Bazaar loop from Lut Chok

3. Kathmandu Durbar Square – Asan Bazaar loop from Sorakhutte

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