Vajra

Vajra is a hotel in , and has an elevation of 1,316 metres. Vajra is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the Buddhist temple .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Swayambhunath and Basantapur Durbar Square.

Buddhist temple
is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the , west of city. The Tibetan and Sanskrit name for the site means 'self-arising' or 'self-sprung'. is situated 1 km west of Vajra.

Square
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. is situated 1¼ km southeast of Vajra.

Museum
The is a public museum in , located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to . The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution. is situated 2 km east of Vajra.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maru and Indra Chowk.

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.

Locality
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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covers the backpacker areas of Thamel, Swayambhu, Durbar Square, and Freak Street in . It is a maze of alleys crammed with handicraft shops, guest houses, and cafés.

Vajra

Latitude
27.7121° or 27° 42′ 44″ north
Longitude
85.29998° or 85° 17′ 60″ east
Elevation
1,316 metres (4,318 feet)
Open location code
7MV7P76X+RX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 585936367
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­hotel
Geo­Names ID
9963324
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