Rani Pokhari
Rani Pokhari is in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Rani Pokhari is situated nearby to the Hindu temple Bal Gopaleshwar (Yamaleshwar) Mahadev, as well as near Sorhahatte Ganesh.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Rani Pokhari and Ratna Park.
Rani Pokhari
Pond
Photo: Solundir, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rani Pokhari, originally known as Nhu Pukhu, is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. The square-shaped tank dates from the 17th century, and was built on the eastern side of the then city limits.
Ratna Park
Park
Photo: Bluyten, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ratna Park is a park and surrounding district in central Kathmandu, Nepal. It is named after Queen Ratna, the second wife of King Mahendra. It was built for the children and is situated between Rani Pokhari and Tundikhel in the heart of Kathmandu.
Trichandra Campus
Clock
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The Ghanta Ghar, situated in the capital city of Kathmandu, is the oldest clock tower of Nepal. It lies in front of Rani Pokhari and near Trichandra College. Trichandra Campus is situated 150 metres east of Rani Pokhari.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Kathmandu and Kathmandu.
Central Kathmandu
Photo: Anup Sadi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Central Kathmandu is the heart of Kathmandu. It covers Ratna Park, the former palace and New Road, and is home to a number of luxury hotels and the embassy quarter.
Kathmandu
Photo: Xiquinho, Public domain.
Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal, and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is a fast-growing spot catering to a wide range of holiday types and budgets.
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.
Rani Pokhari
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Wheelchair access: no
- Category: tourism
- Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.70781° or 27° 42′ 28″ northLongitude
85.31532° or 85° 18′ 55″ eastOpen location code
7MV7P858+44OpenStreetMap ID
node 6807710417OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=no
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