Makkhan

Makkhan is a neighborhood in , . Makkhan is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Basantapur Durbar Square and Taleju Temple.

Square
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.

Place of worship
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Maru.

Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.

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.

Photo: Anup Sadi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.

Makkhan

Latitude
27.70555° or 27° 42′ 20″ north
Longitude
85.30883° or 85° 18′ 32″ east
Open location code
7MV7P845+6G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1803523645
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
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