All the effort that has gone into preserving the built, cultural and natural heritage of the Hanumandhoka museum complex and all the adjoining areas are bearing fruit because they serve as a time travelling machine for us all to understand Nepal. Hanumandhoka is a door (dhoka) to our common future; and many of the critical political and cultural events that have shaped present day Nepal continue to be played out in the beautiful buildings, temples, courtyards, ponds and monuments. Each has a story to tell about our past and give us insights for our future.