The short answer
A palace square with the Krishna Mandir, Taleju temple, Bhimsen temple and the Patan Museum, famed for Newar craft. The Kumari Ghar is the home of the living goddess in Kathmandu Durbar Square, with a separate Kumari in Patan.
Key facts
- Square
- Patan Durbar
- Highlight
- Krishna Mandir, museum
- Kumari
- Kathmandu and Patan
- Time
- 2 to 3 hours
How it works
- Buy the entry ticketForeign visitors pay at the gate.
- Walk the courtyardsStart with Krishna Mandir.
- Visit the museumLook at bronze and carved wood.
- Look for TalejuThe temple is closed to non-Hindus.
- Explore the lanesCraft shops and metalwork.
Insider tip
Visit the museum café and rooftop for a quiet break.
Avoid this
Do not photograph the Kumari or enter private areas.
Related questions
What is the Kumari?
A girl chosen as a living goddess in the Newar tradition.
Can I see the Kumari?
She appears at a window at certain times; do not photograph her.
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