Police Checkpoint
Police Checkpoint is a residential area in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Police Checkpoint is situated nearby to the historic site Raj Tirtha Hiti, as well as near the Hindu temple Ram Mandir.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Dasharath Rangasala and Basantapur Durbar Square.
Dasharath Rangasala
Stadium
Basantapur Durbar Square
Square
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Basantapur Durbar Square is situated 1½ km north of Police Checkpoint.
Shahid Gate
Park
Photo: Ksodari, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sahid Gate or Shahid Gate is a monument in Kathmandu, Nepal. The monument was inaugurated on 13 April 1961. As of 2016, there are five statues in the gate. Shahid Gate is situated 1¼ km northeast of Police Checkpoint.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maru and Indra Chowk.
Maru
Neighborhood
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.
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.
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.
Police Checkpoint
- Type: Residential area
- Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
27.69172° or 27° 41′ 30″ northLongitude
85.30458° or 85° 18′ 17″ eastOpen location code
7MV7M8R3+MROpenStreetMap ID
way 334271121OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=residential
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