Dharahara: Dharahara, the historic Bhimsen Tower, is set to remain open to the public for 12 hours a day. According to the new schedule implemented by the Ministry of Urban Development, the monument will now welcome visitors from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm each day, including public holidays. Previously, the tower was accessible to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the structure, which had been flattened by the 2015 major earthquake, was restored with quake-resistant features and reopened to the public on September 19, 2024. Entry to the tower has been chargeable since November 24, 2024. Ministry Spokesperson Narayan Mainali stated that the tower will now be operated in two shifts. Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, considered public feedback regarding the extension of Dharahara’s opening hours, leading the Ministry to implement the new schedule for its operation.
In the past seven months, Rs 43.39 million has been collected from the sale of Dharahara entry tickets. Since its reopening following the restoration, 203,765 people have visited the tower.