About Trailokya Mohan


Built in 1680 and dedicated to Vishnu/Narayan the Trailokya Mohan is best approached from the opposite side of the Kumari Ghar in Kathmandu Durbar Square. It's here you will still see the highly detailed stone Garuda kneeling before it.

Trailokya Mohan in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Trailokya Mohan in Kathmandu Durbar Square

The Trailokya Mohan was completely destroyed during the April 25th earthquake in Nepal.

However, the tall, three-roofed temple, built on top of a red-brick platform, was completely rebuilt. There is a central staircase leading up to the temple, which you are free to climb. Though be warned there are often plenty of locals who gather here.

The temple reconstruction was finished in late 2023.

Did you know?

Vishnu is one of the most popular Hindu deities and one of the three supreme deities. He is also known by the name Narayan.

Read more about the Kumaris of Nepal.

Highlights of Trailokya Mohan


Trailokya Mohan was reconstructed well and looks the same as the original temple. This includes the whitewashed upper walls. The stone stairwell is worth climbing if for anything to get a different perspective on Kathmandu Durbar Square.

In case you were wondering about the stone garuda statue praying in front of the temple, it is Vishnu's mount, who is an eagle.

During the late afternoon/early evenings, many Nepali ladies gather by the temple stairs to sell freshly made snacks. Thusly, it is a great spot to just watch this ancient square and its people together.

Despite being destroyed in 2015, the temple's reconstruction did not start properly until 2022. It took about two years to rebuild.


Entrance fee


There is no entrance fee to enter Trailokya Mohan as it comes under the general fee for Kathmandu Durbar Square.


Directions to Trailokya Mohan


From Thamel head straight south to Kathmandu Durbar Square. You can walk along a Kathmandu city heritage walk to make the most of the journey there. In Kathmandu Durbar Square, the remaining Platform of Trailokya Mohan is near to the Kumari Ghar in the southern section of Durbar Square.


Map to Trailokya Mohan

Heritage walk guide:

» Kathmandu Heritage Walks
  - Thamel Heritage Walk
  - Thahiti Chowk
  - Ason Chowk
  - Jana Bahal / Seto Machchhendranath
  -
Indra Chowk
  - Kathmandu Durbar Square


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