It is a memorial statue of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (1920 - 1972). It is located at the centre of a roundabout at Durbar Marg in front of Narayanhiti (Palace) Museum.

Mahendra was born 11 June 1920 to King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal. Although Tribhuvan was nominally king since 1911. Mahendra was captive in Narayanhity Royal Palace, virtually a gilded cage. In 1940 he married Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi,[5][6] daughter of General Hari Shamsher Rana. Mahendra had 4 sons, Ravindra - from "Geeta", Birendra, Gyanendra, Dhirendra and three daughters Shanti, Sharada, and Shobha. Crown Princess Indra died in 1950. In 1952, Mahendra married Indra's younger sister, Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi. This marriage produced no children. Meanwhile, popular discontent and the British withdrawal from India in 1947 had made Rana rule increasingly untenable. In 1950 the political situation had deteriorated so far that the personal safety of the royals was in doubt. Tribhuvan and most of his family escaped to India. Open revolt ensued and by the end of the year the Ranas agreed to a coalition government under Tribhuvan in which they shared power equally with the Nepali Congress Party. By the end of the year the Ranas were manoeuvred out and Nepal's first experiment with democratic government under constitutional monarchy was underway. Tribhuvan's health was poor and he died in 1955.

A lot of people, but it is a nice place

Great king of nepal, we should respect the kings who made our country☺

We respect our king who make our country .

Statue of The late King Mahendra bir Bikram shah dev situated at the center of the king’s way the famous as the Daurbar marg which is the famous tourist destination and place the the international branded store. This statue is straight from the Rayal palace now as the Narayanhiti museum on the middle of the road. This statue represents the shah dynasty of the Nepal.

just passing by it

20% of the road is captured by parking service, parking is the big problem here, if the parking system was managed the roads would be adequate and big. This area is comparatively clean and environment friendly than other places of Kathmandu. Quite expensive Restaurants and Apparel Stores though!!

Nepal King's Mahendra's statute. The place also called Durbar Marg Chowk as it acts like an intersection.

Nice Place

The statue of late king Mahendra has seen a lot of changes that the country has gone through. From absolute monarchy till today's federal republic Nepal, this statue is still standing high in the heart of the capital city. During each people's movement there were several failed attempts to get the statue down. Unfortunately, it has claimed multiple human lives during this attempts. Let me close this in a positive note, King Mahendra's statue has added beauty to the entire Durbar Marg aka King's Way area.

The statue of the king Mahendra Veer Vikram Shah Dev is situated on the King's way from Narayanhitee palace museum to Tri Chandra College. The king is also criticized for implementing the constitution in BS 2017. The king is also known as patriotic king of the country.

Status of King Mahendra, way to South gate of Narayanhiti Museum