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Dharahara

Kathmandu, Nepal
Best timeNov–Apr
Set inKathmandu, Nepal
In season~68°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

45–81°F
CurrencyNPR
LanguageNepali
TimezoneUTC+05:45
On the map
Map showing the location of Dharahara
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Nov–Mar. Go in Apr, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightDec · 65%
WarmestJun · 81°F
WettestJul
Best windowNov–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Dharahara or Bhimsen Stambha, is a 72-metre-tall (236 ft) tower at the centre of Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal. It was first built in 1832 by Mukhtiyar Bhimsen Thapa under the commission of Queen Lalit Tripurasundari and was a part of the architecture of Kathmandu recognized by UNESCO. It has been destroyed and reconstructed several times.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Apr, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Budhanilkantha Temple
6 mi away
Changu Narayan Temple
7 mi away
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
7 mi away
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
8 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dharahara?

The best time to visit Dharahara is November–April, in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Where is Dharahara?

Dharahara is in Kathmandu, Nepal.

What is Dharahara known for?

Dharahara or Bhimsen Stambha, is a 72-metre-tall (236 ft) tower at the centre of Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal. It was first built in 1832 by Mukhtiyar Bhimsen Thapa under the commission of Queen Lalit Tripurasundari and was a part of the architecture of Kathmandu recognized by UNESCO. It has been destroyed and reconstructed several times.

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