Nautalle Durbar
building in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the ancient heart of the Kathmandu Valley. You are standing in Kathmandu Durbar Square, a place where history, spirituality, and daily life converge in an absolutely magnificent display of human achievement. …
Listen in the app2The New Road Gate and Tourist Arrival
Our journey begins at the bustling entrance near the New Road gate. As you transition from the chaotic, modern commercial streets of New Road into the heritage zone of Basantapur, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. …
Listen in the app3The Gaddi Baithak and The Open Square
Moving deeper into the square, your eyes are immediately drawn to a structure that seems completely out of place amidst the ancient pagodas. This stark white, neoclassical building with its grand columns is known as the Gaddi…
Listen in the app4The Hanuman Dhoka Entrance and Inner Courtyard
We have now arrived at the main gates of the Hanuman Dhoka palace complex, the gateway to the Nautalle Durbar. To proceed into the museum and the inner courtyards, a separate entrance protocol is required. …
Listen in the app5The Museum and Documentary Room
Just off the main courtyard, we enter the ground floor chambers that now serve as the Hanuman Dhoka palace museum and documentary room. This space is dedicated to preserving the tangible history of the Shah dynasty and providing…
Listen in the app6The Wooden Staircases and Architectural Mastery
It is time to begin our ascent of the great Nautalle Durbar. As we approach the entrance to the stairwell, you will immediately notice a defining characteristic of ancient Newari royal architecture. …
Listen in the app7The Sixth and Seventh Floors
We have now reached the upper mid levels of the Nautalle Durbar, arriving at the sixth and then the seventh floor. The air up here feels distinctly different. …
Listen in the app8The Ninth Floor Observation Deck
We have finally arrived at the summit. Welcome to the ninth floor of the Nautalle Durbar. …
Listen in the app9The Kumari Ghar
Having descended from the towering heights of the Nautalle Durbar, we now walk a short distance across the square to one of the most spiritually significant and utterly unique buildings in the world. Before you stands the Kumari…
Listen in the app10The Kal Bhairav and Taleju Temple
Leaving the quiet reverence of the Kumari Ghar, we walk toward the northern end of the Hanuman Dhoka complex. Suddenly, you are confronted by a massive, terrifying, and brightly painted stone relief carved directly out of a…
Listen in the app11Final Reflections on Basantapur
As our extensive exploration of Kathmandu Durbar Square and the magnificent Nautalle Durbar comes to a close, find a quiet spot to stand, perhaps near the center of the square where you can view the entire complex at once. As the…
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What is Nautalle Durbar?
Nautalle Durbar is a place with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 11 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.7039, 85.3075 |
| Last updated |
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