Karkigaun
Karkigaun is a locality in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province and has an elevation of 1,285 metres. Karkigaun is situated near the locality Bahungaun, as well as near Bhutkhel.Places of Interest
Highlights: Jal Binayak Temple and Central Zoo.
Central Zoo
Zoo
The Central Zoo is a 6-hectare zoo in Jawalakhel, Nepal. Central Zoo is situated 3½ km northeast of Karkigaun.
Karya Binayak Temple
Hindu temple
Karya Binayak is a Hindu temple located in Bungamati, Lalitpur District. Karya Binayak Temple is situated 2½ km southeast of Karkigaun.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chobhar and Kirtipur.
Chobhar
Chobhar is an ancient hill village in Kathmandu Valley a few kilometres southwest of Kathmandu.Jawalakhel
Neighborhood
Jāwalākhel is a subdivision of Lalitpur in Nepal. Jawalakhel is situated 3½ km northeast of Karkigaun.
Karkigaun
- Type: Locality
- Location: Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.65196° or 27° 39′ 7″ north
Longitude
85.28683° or 85° 17′ 13″ east
Elevation
1,285 metres (4,216 feet)
Open location code
7MV7M72P+QP
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bahungaun and Bhutkhel.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Bagmati River and Taudaha Lake.
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