Kathesimbhu Stupa

Kathesimbhu Stupa is a Buddhist temple in , . Kathesimbhu Stupa is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple , as well as near the art gallery .
  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Denomination: Theravada
  • Also known as: “Kathi Swoyambhu Stupa”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basantapur Durbar Square and Narayanhiti Palace Museum.

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. is situated 620 metres south of Kathesimbhu Stupa.

Museum
Photo: Belbasesuraj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 1 km northeast of Kathesimbhu Stupa.

Pond
Photo: Solundir, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, 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 eastern side of the then city limits.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Central Kathmandu.

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.

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
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.

Kathesimbhu Stupa

Latitude
27.70954° or 27° 42′ 34″ north
Longitude
85.30976° or 85° 18′ 35″ east
Open location code
7MV7P855+RW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3377725834
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­theravada
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