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Culture Trip / Valley / Nepal Kathmandu Durbar SquareNext tentative Date: Available as a Private Trek on a date of your preference.
The regal heart of old Kathmandu and home of the Living Goddess. |
This UNESCO World Heritage Site served as the royal seat for centuries, and remains an architectural and cultural centerpiece of the city. Highlights include the intricately carved Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the towering Taleju Temple, and the Kumari Ghar—residence of the Kumari, Nepal’s Living Goddess. The square still hosts major festivals, most famously Indra Jatra, when the goddess is paraded in a chariot among masked dancers and crowds. Though partially damaged in the 2015 earthquake, the area is under active restoration and remains a vibrant, photogenic space where history, royalty, and religion intertwine.
| • | Comfortable walking shoes |
| • | A warm layer |
| • | Sun hat or cap |
| • | Full sleeved clothes for entering heritage sites |
| • | Day bag |
| • | Rain gear |
| • | Sunglasses |
| • | Water bottle |
| • | Trail snacks and energy bars (optional) |
| • | Camera with charger and extra batteries |
| • | Power bank (Optional) |
| • | Sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) |
| • | Sanitizer |
| • | Bug / Insect repellent |
| • | Toiletries |
| • | Original passport |
| • | Extra cash (for meals, shopping, etc) |
| • | Credit card (VISA & MasterCard) |