Kathmandu, December 2
The historic Dharahara, reconstructed after being destroyed in the 2015 earthquake, has generated Rs 1.47 million in revenue within a week of its reopening to the public. Dharahara was officially opened with an entry fee on November 24, and the revenue was collected by December 1.
According to Acting Project Director Prakash Aryal, Dharahara receives about 1,200 visitors daily, except on Wednesdays when it remains closed. “Since its reopening, a total of 8,316 people have visited Dharahara, excluding children under 12 whose entries are not recorded,” Aryal said. He added that it is open to visitors from 10:30 am to 3 pm, but demand exceeds capacity, resulting in some visitors being unable to secure tickets.
Aryal noted that if access hours were extended from morning to evening, Dharahara could accommodate around 1,500 visitors daily. The entry fee is set at Rs 200 per person.
Discounted rates are available for students, senior citizens, children, and individuals with disabilities, who can visit at a 50% discount. Tourists from SAARC countries are charged Rs 500 per person, while non-SAARC visitors pay Rs 1,000.
Dharahara’s reopening and fee structure were approved on November 21 by a Cabinet meeting based on a proposal from the Ministry of Urban Development. The structure has been operating under the Special Structure Operation and Management Development Committee Order, 2081.
Additional Charges
- Parking: Rs 20 per hour for four-wheelers and Rs 10 per hour for two-wheelers.
- Entry to Dharahara premises: Rs 50.
- Advertising on the tower: Rs 5,000 per hour for national advertisements.
- Commercial video shoots: Rs 5,000 per hour.
- Photography: Rs 1,000 per hour.
