Newa Lahana

Newa Lahana is a restaurant in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province which is located on Chokhachhe Galli. Newa Lahana is situated nearby to the monastery Kesh chandra parabrat mahabihar, as well as near the government office wada karya laya.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basantapur Durbar Square and Taleju Temple.

Basantapur Durbar Square

Square

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Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Basantapur Durbar Square is situated 250 metres south of Newa Lahana.

Taleju Temple

Place of worship

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Taleju Temple is a Hindu temple 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, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taleju Temple is situated 190 metres south of Newa Lahana.

Kasthamandap

Hindu temple

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Kasthamandap is a reconstructed three-storied public shelter which was built by Lila Vajra. There is also a shrine consecrated to Gorakshanath situated at Maru, Kathmandu, Nepal. Kasthamandap is situated 360 metres southwest of Newa Lahana.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Maru.

Indra Chowk

Locality

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

Maru

Neighborhood

Maru is a historic neighborhood in central Kathmandu, Nepal 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.