Suraj Chok

Suraj Chok is a work of art in , . Suraj Chok is situated nearby to the Hindu temple , as well as near the Buddhist temple .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ratna Park and Rani Pokhari.

Park
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is a park and surrounding district in central , Nepal. It is named after Queen Ratna, the second wife of King Mahendra. It was built for the children and is situated between and in the heart of Kathmandu.

Pond
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, originally known as Nhu Pukhu, is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of , Nepal. The square-shaped tank dates from the 17th century, and was built on the then eastern limits of the city.

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. is situated 360 metres west of Suraj Chok.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Central Kathmandu.

Locality
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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.

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.

Neighborhood
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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.

Suraj Chok

Latitude
27.70545° or 27° 42′ 20″ north
Longitude
85.31152° or 85° 18′ 42″ east
Open location code
7MV7P846+5J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3067780649
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­artwork
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