Central Jail

Central Jail is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,305 metres. Central Jail is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dasharath Rangasala and Shahid Gate.

Stadium
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is a multi-purpose stadium in Tripureshwar, . It is named after Dasharath Chand, one of the four great martyrs of . The stadium is used mostly for football matches and cultural programmes.

Park
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Sahid Gate or is a monument in , . The monument was inaugurated on 13 April 1961. As of 2016, there are five statues in the gate.

Square
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Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in , . It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Central Kathmandu.

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

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

Neighborhood
is a historic neighborhood in central , 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.

Central Jail

Latitude
27.69756° or 27° 41′ 51″ north
Longitude
85.31184° or 85° 18′ 43″ east
Elevation
1,305 metres (4,281 feet)
Open location code
7MV7M8X6+2P
Geo­Names ID
7962202
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