Located in the heart of Kathmandu like an oasis, the Basantapur area also encloses Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu durbar square stands with pride and great history behind every pillar and every monument. The old houses and shrines have preserved the beauty of this place until date. One can never get tired exploring the beautifully carved pillars and lie in the steps among high-rise foundations of temples and monuments. Every footstep that has traced these pavilions and courtyards must definitely have left in awe and gratitude towards its beauty. Every corner of the durbar square tells its most unique stories with the most intriguing attractions. One of the major attractions in this old Nepali cultural site has to be its woodcarvings.
Adding to the rich heritage and beauty of the durbar square, many indigenously carved wooden windows can be found, each unique to the building it belongs to. Every corner of these windows are carved and curated by the antique talented craftsmen of the ancient cultural Kathmandu and is believed to have its own mythical importance over several centuries. One can only be awestruck by the endless hard work put behind the spectacular architecture of the place. The Newari community, who are indigenous to Kathmandu valley have a very rich cultural history and this history is reflected in each art and artifact found in the area.
If you were visiting the city of Kathmandu, it would not be wrong to say that nobody shall miss seeing this giant relic. The Basantapur area tells us the story of our ancestors, it is a historical and cultural footprint that they left behind for us to have immense gratitude on. A beautiful and very popular tourist destination, Basantapur has attracted many visitors throughout its history. If you are a non-Nepali national, this place shall become the spot to meet the locals and crack a conversation sipping some local chiya, hear some great stories of Nepal. Basantapur was the royal residence of the former Kathmandu kingdom until the 19th century and after experiencing it, you will know why it is engraved in every Nepalese heart.
