Located in the heart of the city Kathmandu, it is also has another name called Hanuman Dhoka, which is named after the Hindu Lord Hanuman-Monkey God. Many of the buildings seen in the area are believed to date from 15th to 18th century.
- Basantapur- It is the main area for all the souvenir sellers and for the young ones to sit and chat.
- House of the Kumari – The House was build in 1757 where Kumari, a little girl chosen at the age of 4-5 years is a living goddess and incarnation of Taleju lives. The girl must be from a specific caste and has to be fearless.
- Kasthamandap Temple- Built from the timber of a single tree and is the oldest remaining houses of Kathmandu.
- Golden carriage of the Kumari- Carriage Parked outside the white school-building during the year is taken out only in Dashain the Kumari is carried through the streets of Kathmandu.
- Trailokya Mohan Temple-The Trailokya Mohan Temple was built in 1680. On the back you see a beautiful Garuda, the vehicle for Vishnu.
- Taleju temple- Built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 A.D.
- Jagannath temple- built in the 16th century, known for fascinating erotic figures
- Kal Bhairav- largest stone idol in Kathmandu representing the terrifying aspects of Shiva.
- Nautale Durbar – Prithivi Narayan Shah built mansion to commemorate his victory in 1768 A.D. Basantapur
- Shiva Parvati Temple-North of the place is the Shiva -Parvati Temple and seems like they are overlooking the Durbar Square.
- Ganesh shrine Ashok Binayak – Durbar Square is the little Ganesh temple on the corner of the Kasthamandap.
- Maju Deval Temple- This temple is dedicated to Shiva and inside is the famous Lingam.
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