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Indra Chowk

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Overview

Market square in Kathmandu. It sits in Nepal's hill country, at its clearest either side of the monsoon — October to November and March to April.

Why visit: Durbar squares — the royal plazas of the old Malla kingdoms, UNESCO-listed and still in daily use.

Things to do

›Circle the temple plinths
›Look up at the carved wooden struts
›Sit and watch daily life cross the square
›Visit the old royal palace museum

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Travel Information

Best time

October – April; early morning for the light and the quiet

Weather

Temperate hill climate — warm days and cool nights (18–28°C in season, dropping near freezing on winter nights), with a heavy monsoon from June to September.

Entry fee

Ticketed for foreigners (~₹600 – 1,200)

Hours

Open access; palace museums roughly 10 AM – 5 PM

Est. budget

₹800 – ₹2,500

Duration

2 – 3 hours

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