Bal Gopaleshwar (Yamaleshwar) Mahadev

Bal Gopaleshwar (Yamaleshwar) Mahadev is a Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Bal Gopaleshwar (Yamaleshwar) Mahadev is situated near the pond Rani Pokhari, as well as near the Hindu temple Sorhahatte Ganesh.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Rani Pokhari and Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus.

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 then eastern limits of the city.

Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus

College

Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus is a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University located in Ghantaghar, Kathmandu. Founded in 1918 by Chandra Shumsher, it is the oldest institute of higher learning in Nepal. Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus is situated 100 metres east of Bal Gopaleshwar (Yamaleshwar) Mahadev.

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.

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.

Bal Gopaleshwar (Yamaleshwar) Mahadev

Type: Hindu temple
Also known as: “Matrikeshwar Mahadev”
Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

27.7078° or 27° 42′ 28″ north

Longitude

85.31533° or 85° 18′ 55″ east

Height

2 metres (6.6 feet)

Wheelchair access

Open location code

7MV7P858+44

OpenStreetMap ID

way 112448570

OpenStreetMap feature

amenity=place_of_worship

OpenStreetMap feature

building=yes

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Rani Pokhari and Sorhahatte Ganesh.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: King Pratap Malla and Ganesh Man Singh Memorial.

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