National Theater

National Theater is a theater building in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. National Theater is situated near the community center Vamalu Chok, as well as near the Hindu temple Tradevi Mandir.

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 230 metres southeast of National Theater.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum

Museum

Photo: Belbasesuraj, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in Kathmandu, Nepal located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel. The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution. Narayanhiti Palace Museum is situated 750 metres northeast of National Theater.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Kathmandu and Indra Chowk.

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.

Indra Chowk

Locality

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

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.

National Theater

Type: Theater building
Also known as: “Rastriya Naach Ghar”
Categories: building, tourist attraction, and tourism
Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

27.70912° or 27° 42′ 33″ north

Longitude

85.31424° or 85° 18′ 51″ east

Wheelchair access

limited

Operator

Government of Nepal

Open location code

7MV7P857+JM

OpenStreetMap ID

way 126183887

OpenStreetMap feature

amenity=theatre

OpenStreetMap feature

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Vamalu Chok and Tradevi Mandir.

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