🇳🇵 Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guide (Part 2)

*(For sites 1-4, check previous post!)* 5️⃣ Kathmandu Durbar Square 📍 Just near Thamel – the liveliest square! 👑 Kumari (Living Goddess) sighting: 11 AM & 4 PM (arrive early—temple doors close before she appears!). 🏛️ Free museum + local market stalls. ⏳ Time needed: 2+ hours. 🎟️ Ticket: 1000 NPR | 🚶 From Thamel: Walkable. 6️⃣ Patan Durbar Square 📍 Smaller but packed with charm! 🏺 Paid museum (worth it for art lovers). ☕ Rooftop cafés with square views. ⏳ Time needed: 2+ hours. 🎟️ Ticket: 1000 NPR | 🚗 From Thamel: ~405 NPR (taxi). 7️⃣ Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) 📍 Hilltop panoramic views + sunset spot! 🌅 Best time: Arrive by 4 PM, stay till 5:30 PM for golden hour. 🚗 Pro tip: Take a motorbike/taxi to BACK ENTRANCE (Maitri Tibetan) → explore → exit via main stairs. ⚠️ Note: Tickets checked at ALL entrances (200 NPR). 🏍️ From Patan: ~150 NPR (motorbike). #NepalTravel #UNESCO #MonkeyTemple #HiddenGems