Dharahara
धरहरा
A white watchtower in central Kathmandu, first built in 1832, collapsed in the 2015 earthquake and rebuilt as a new landmark for the city.
The original tower was ordered built by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa and stood about 62 meters tall. It collapsed in the 2015 earthquake, causing many deaths. The new tower was rebuilt beside the original site and completed in 2021. The surrounding area is a memorial park, and the base of the old tower has been kept as an earthquake memorial. The new tower has an observation deck with views over the whole city and the distant mountains. Tickets are required to climb it. Opening hours and prices are posted on site and may change. It is near New Road, about a 15-minute walk from Durbar Square.
Opening hours
Hours as posted on site
Nearby sights
- Kumari Ghar
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Asan Tole & Indra Chowk
- Garden of Dreams
- Thamel
- Narayanhiti Palace Museum
- Swayambhunath
- Patan Durbar Square