It is the historic seat of royalty. The Durbar square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Hanuman Dhoka - Kathmandu Durbar SquareInteresting things to see here are Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD), Gigantic figure of Kal Bhairav, the God of Destruction.) Basantapur Durbar or Nautalle Durbar, built by King Prithvi Narayan Shah .

The temple or the residence of Living Goddess Kumari, is situated in the vicinity of Hanuman Dhoka Palace. The building has profusely carved wooden balconies and window screens. It was built by Jaya Prakash Malla, the last Malla King of Kathmandu. Though certain aspects of Kumari-worship and her annual festival parade existed among the Nepalese in the ancient times also, the chariot festival in the present form was inaugurated by him in the mid-eighteenth century.

This is one of the world's glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2000 years old. The Chaitya which forms the main structure is made of a solid hemisphere of brich and clay supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gift. Painted on the four-sides of the spire bases are the all- seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is three kilometers west of Kathmandu city, and is situated on a hillock about 77m above the level of the Valley. The hills ls is a mosaic of small Chaityas and pagoda temple.

The Stupa of Bouddhanath lies eight kilometers east of Kathmandu. This colossal and ancient Stupa, one of the biggest in the world, has the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It was built by Lichchhavi King Ma na Dev in the fifth century AD. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. Ratna Park and Shahid gate are the main bus stops for Bouddhanath.

The temple of Dakshinkali is situated about two kilometers south of Shakha Narayan. Dakshinkali is one of the very important places of pilgrimage regarding Hindu goddesses, which dates back to time immemorial. Pilgrims visit this temple to offer their prayers and animal sacrifices to the goddess. Apart from the religious performance, this place has also been developed as a popular picnic spot.