Yatkha

Yatkha is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,314 metres. Yatkha is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Taleju Temple and Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu.

Place of worship
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is a dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the royal patron goddess of the Malla dynasty of Nepal. It was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla and is located in Hanuman Dhoka, , a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hindu temple
Kaal Bhairav is a Hindu shrine located in , 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.

Hindu temple
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is a reconstructed temple and public shelter in , in . 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.

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

Neighborhood
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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.

Yatkha

Latitude
27.70705° or 27° 42′ 25″ north
Longitude
85.30934° or 85° 18′ 34″ east
Elevation
1,314 metres (4,311 feet)
Open location code
7MV7P845+RP
Geo­Names ID
7962206
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