Singha Durbar, Kathmandu

Name: Singha Durbar
Address: Kathmandu, Nepal

#50 among attractions in Kathmandu

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Singha Durbar is a palace in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The palace complex lies in the centre of Kathmandu, to the north of the Babar Mahal and Thapathali Durbar and east of Bhadrakali Temple. This palace was built by Chandra Shumsher JBR in June 1908. The palace used to be one of the most exquisite and lavish of palaces in the world until the 1950s. Today it houses buildings of the Nepali Government, including the Pratinidhi Sabha, the Rastriya Sabha and several ministries. ()

Local name: सिंहदरवार Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 27°41'54"N, 85°19'31"E

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Singha Durbar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Asan, Dharahara, Akash Bhairav.

0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Square, Flea market, Neighbourhood
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0.8 miW
Tower
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1.1 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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0.9 miNW
Mosque
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0.4 miSW
Palace
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0.9 miSW
Palace
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0.9 miW
Temple
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Memorial
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0.4 miSW
Memorial
Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu
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0.4 miS
27°41'32"N • 85°19'25"E
Nepal Art Council Gallery, Kathmandu
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Singha Durbar?

Nearby attractions include Nepal Stock Exchange, Kathmandu (10 min walk), Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu (11 min walk), Babar Mahal, Kathmandu (11 min walk), Nepal Art Council Gallery, Kathmandu (12 min walk).

How to get to Singha Durbar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Singha Durbar:

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Purano Bus Park (17 min walk)
Bhaktapur Bus Park (19 min walk)