Mazu Dewal

Mazu Dewal At Basantapur

This large Shiva Temple is the dominant feature of Durbar Square and can be an ideal place to sit and watch the world go by. Unfortunately, every young hustler, money changer, dope peddler and wanna-be guide in the valley knows that it's the favourite spot for newly arrived tourists so you'll need a thick skin to stay here any length of time during the season. As with most of Kathmandu, the best time to be here is at sunrise in winter before the hassle starts.