Kasthamandap: The Legendary Wooden Pavilion of Kathmandu

Kasthamandap, located in Kathmandu Durbar Square, is one of Nepal’s most storied and iconic architectural landmarks. Originally built as a public shelter, this three-tiered wooden pavilion is not only a symbol of Kathmandu’s rich cultural heritage but also believed to be the structure that gave the capital city its name—Kathmandu is derived from “Kastha” (wood)