Kathmandu Durbar Square known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square also. The “Hanuman Dhoka” proper, or Hanuman Gate, is located on the west side of Durbar Square. It is the entry gate to the palace, where a standing statue of Hanuman (monkey god), dated to 1672, guards the palace. Hanuman is decked with a red cloth and an umbrella. The face is smeared with a red paste.

Hanumandhoka Durbar square is the center of cultural and historical core of Kathmandu valley. The Hanumandhoka Durbar square is famous for its historical heritage and monuments specially for hanumandhoka palace which was the residence and administrative center from ancient times. An office named Hanumandhoka Durbar harecha Adda (Hanumandhoka palace management and conservation office) was established by Nepal Government for conservation and restoration of the Hanumandhoka palace and it’s historical arts, crafts and monuments under the Cultural, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ministry .With span of centuries the present Hanumandhoka Palace complex and others monuments were built between the 15th century to 20th century. Every king from Ratna Malla to Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah added to the palace or at least repaired or renovated some parts of it, but the most important contribution were those of Mahendra Malla, Pratap Malla and Prithivi Narayan Shah. Mahendra Malla who minted the coins, few changes were made to the Palace and built Kotilingeshvar, Jagannath, Taleju and Mahendreshvar
Swayambhu Nath Stupa / Monkey Temple
This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises. Swayambhu literally means “self-existent one”. Believed to date back to 460 A.D., it was built by King Manadeva and by the 13th century, it had become an important center of Buddhism.
Pashupatinath Temple :
The Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a timeless spiritual and cultural symbol. The name “Pashupatinath” comes from the words “Pashu”, which means “animal” or “living thing”, and “Pati”, which means “Lord” or “Master”.
Bouddha Nath Stupa :
The Boudhanath Stupa is the center of Himalayan Buddhism, and a major religious site for all Tibetan Buddhists. Its construction reflects the core tenets of Buddhism. The building has the shape of a mandala, a circular image meant to reflect the nature of the universe.