Burakhya Park

Burakhya Park is a park in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Burakhya Park is situated nearby to the Hindu temple Swet Ganesh, as well as near the police station Metropolitan Police Office.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basantapur Durbar Square and Kasthamandap.

Basantapur Durbar Square

Square

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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 640 metres southeast of Burakhya Park.

Kasthamandap

Hindu temple

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Kasthamandap is a reconstructed three-storied public shelter which was built by Lila Vajra. There is also a shrine consecrated to Gorakshanath situated at Maru, Kathmandu, Nepal. Kasthamandap is situated 630 metres south of Burakhya Park.

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 1½ km northeast of Burakhya Park.

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

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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.