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Places of Interest Nearby

Swayambhunath

Buddhist temple

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Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city in Nepal. The Tibetan and Sanskrit name for the site means 'self-arising' or 'self-sprung'. Swayambhunath is situated 1¼ km southwest of National Kidney Center.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum

Museum

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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 2½ km southeast of National Kidney Center.

Natural History Museum

Museum

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The Natural History Museum of Nepal is located near the World Heritage Site of Swayambhunath. The museum was established in 1975. Since then the museum has collected 50,000 specimens of Nepal’s flora, fauna, and funga. Natural History Museum is situated 1¼ km southwest of National Kidney Center.

Places in the Area

West Kathmandu

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West Kathmandu covers the backpacker areas of Thamel, Swayambhu, Durbar Square, and Freak Street in Kathmandu. It is a maze of alleys crammed with handicraft shops, guest houses, and cafés.

Maru

Neighborhood

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Maru is a historic neighborhood in central Kathmandu, Nepal 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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