Hanumandhoka

Hanumandhoka Durbar square is very important one among the cultural heritage of Kathmandu valley . Malla king established a Hanumandhoka Durbar . There is a statue of hanuman in front of the door of the Durbar . Therefore , it id called Hanumandhoka Durbar . There are many specific monuments in this area built in various periods : Lichchhavi , Malla , Shah and Rana regime . The lichchhavi statue in the plijth of Degutale Temple and inscription of Anshuverma shows its origin from ancient time . There are large chowks in this palace . Here are distinct temple and buildings which were established for royal residence in or around the chowks . These are significantly important in the architectural point of view . There are so many artistic temples of various style outside the palace . This  hanumandhoka place had also been used as an administrative centre of the country .
 .                                  Various kings of Nepal used this palace as royal palace till the period of king prithvi Bir Bikarm shah . No single person or ruler built the parts and the surroundings of this palace but various persons and rulers in different times contributed for its development . There is Kashthamandap in the western part of this durbar area . The valley is name and later the word (Kathmandu)  was derivated . The ceremony of handling key of the Kathmandu metropolis to the chief of the foreign nation during the royal visit for Nepal , is organized here . Such programmes have increased its importance . In addition to the temples , there are a lot of inscriptions . kumara Ghar is one of the important holy palaces and tourist centre .