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Basantapur Tower

Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Ranked #19 of 55 attractions in Kathmandu
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: This is the tallest of four towers (or "durbars") built by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in honor of Kathmandu Valley.
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Kathmandu
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Great view of the tower from Freak street”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
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Hike a minute down old Jochen for a great view of the tower. Close-up, marvel at the magnificent wood-carved doors, windows and balconies.

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“nice”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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need some cleaniness is need. Proper lighting system is also needed but place is very nice one should visit there when you are in kathmandu because from where you can see old kathmandu local life styale

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Tennessee
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Ancient Carvings”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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I don't know if you can go into this tower or not, but I was amazed anyway because of all the hand carved wood work around the outside.

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61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
“Merece la pena por las vistas y por el interior”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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