Tahachal

Tahachal is a locality in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province and has an elevation of 1,305 metres. Tahachal is situated nearby to the neighborhood Maru, as well as near the locality Kharibot.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Swayambhunath and Kasthamandap.

Swayambhunath

Buddhist temple

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Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city in Nepal. The Tibetan and Sanskrit name for the site means 'self-arising' or 'self-sprung'.

Kasthamandap

Hindu temple

Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0.

Kasthamandap is a reconstructed temple and public shelter in Nepal, in Kathmandu Durbar Square. The original three-story wooden structure, with sections dated to the 7th century CE, was destroyed in the April 2015 Nepal earthquake along with many other culturally significant structures in the historic square.

Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu

Hindu temple

Kaal Bhairav is a Hindu shrine located in Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to legend, the shrine was found at a paddy field and later it was placed at the Durbar Square by King Pratap Malla.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maru and Indra Chowk.

Maru

Neighborhood

Photo: S Pakhrin, CC BY 2.0.

Maru is a historic neighborhood in central Kathmandu, Nepal and one of the most important cultural spots in the city. It is linked with the origin of the name Kathmandu, and forms part of what is generically known as Durbar Square, the old royal palace complexes of temples, shrines and palace buildings all of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Indra Chowk

Locality

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Indra Chowk or Wongha: is one of the ceremonial and market squares on the artery passing through the historic section of Kathmandu, Nepal. The intersection of Indra Chowk, along with Maru, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Makhan, Jana Baha, Asan and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street.

Central Kathmandu

Photo: Anup Sadi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Central Kathmandu is the heart of Kathmandu. It covers Ratna Park, the former palace and New Road, and is home to a number of luxury hotels and the embassy quarter.

Tahachal

Type: Locality
Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

27.70657° or 27° 42′ 24″ north

Longitude

85.29863° or 85° 17′ 55″ east

Elevation

1,305 metres (4,281 feet)

Open location code

7MV7P74X+JF

GeoNames ID

7962165

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