Gāṅkhel
Gāṅkhel is a locality in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province and has an elevation of 1,317 metres. Gāṅkhel is situated near the locality Gangkhel, as well as near the neighborhood Balkhu.Places of Interest
Highlights: Dasharath Rangasala and Swayambhunath.
Dasharath Rangasala
Stadium
Dasharath Rangasala is a multi-purpose stadium in Tripureshwar, Kathmandu. Dasharath Rangasala is situated 2½ km east of Gāṅkhel.
Swayambhunath
Buddhist temple
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop… Swayambhunath is situated 3 km north of Gāṅkhel.
Central Zoo
Zoo
The Central Zoo is a 6-hectare zoo in Jawalakhel, Nepal. Central Zoo is situated 2½ km southeast of Gāṅkhel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kirtipur and Tinthana.
Chobhar
Chobhar is an ancient hill village in Kathmandu Valley a few kilometres southwest of Kathmandu.Gāṅkhel
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Gankhel”
- Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.68692° or 27° 41′ 13″ north
Longitude
85.28985° or 85° 17′ 24″ east
Elevation
1,317 metres (4,321 feet)
Open location code
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In Other Languages
“Gāṅkhel” goes by many names.
- Nepali: “Gāṅkhel”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Gangkhel and Balkhu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Tribuvan University and Tribhuvan University.
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