Experts' Choice Award Durbar (Central) Square
What the experts agree on
Kathmandu's historic royal square showcases spectacular traditional architecture and intricate temple carvings, though earthquake damage means ongoing reconstruction. Still worth visiting for its authenticity as the city's cultural heart.
“Kathmandu’s Durbar Sq was where the city’s kings were once crowned and legitimised, and from where they ruled (durbar means palace).”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "The only way you could fail to be impressed by Patan's magnificent central Durbar Square would be if you've already been in Kathmandu some time and have become 'templed out'. Officially a..." Full review
