Indra Chowk

Indra Chowk or Wongha: is one of the ceremonial and market squares on the artery passing through the historic section of , . The intersection of Indra Chowk, along with , , Makhan, Jana Baha, and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: market square in Kathmandu
  • Also known as: “Wangha”
  • Address: Chandraman Maskey Marg

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
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0.
is a reconstructed temple and public shelter in , in . The original three-story wooden structure, with sections dated to the 7th century CE, was destroyed in the April 2015 Nepal earthquake along with many other culturally significant structures in the historic square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Kathmandu and Maru.

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.

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is the largest city and capital of , and the namesake of the . Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, is a fast-growing spot catering to a wide range of holiday types and budgets.

Indra Chowk

Latitude
27.70602° or 27° 42′ 22″ north
Longitude
85.30961° or 85° 18′ 35″ east
Open location code
7MV7P845+CR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7371674706
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Wiki­data ID
Q2913856
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Thai—“Indra Chowk” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “اندرا تشوك”
  • Japanese: “インドラ・チョーク”
  • Korean: “인드라 초크”
  • Maithili: “इन्द्र चोक”
  • Nepali: “इन्द्रचोक, काठमाडौँ”
  • Nepali: “इन्द्रचोक, काठमाडौं”
  • Newari: “वंघः”
  • Portuguese: “Indra Chok”
  • Portuguese: “Indra Chowk”
  • Spanish: “Indra Chok”
  • Spanish: “Indra Chowk”
  • Thai: “อินทรโจก”

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