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Indra Chowk

इन्द्रचोक, काठमाडौं

Market square in Kathmandu

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Indra Chowk (Nepali: इन्द्रचोक; pronounced [indra t͡sok]) or Wongha: (Newari) 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.

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Type
square wd
Located in
Kathmandu (city) › Kathmandu District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd

About

Six streets meet at Indra Chowk and link the square to Kathmandu's major localities. Its temples and bazaar draw streams of pilgrims and shoppers. The square is named after Indra, lord of heaven in Hindu mythology.

Indra Chowk is a ceremonial venue and major festival pageants and chariot processions pass through the square. During Indra Jatra, the chariots of Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairav are pulled through here. The chariot procession of Jana Baha Dyah Jatra also passes through the square.

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Questions

Where is Indra Chowk located?
Indra Chowk is located in Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Indra Chowk · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): इन्द्रचोक, काठमाडौं · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q2913856 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Wangah square.jpg by Kamal Ratna Tuladhar (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Indra Chowk". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/indra-chowk. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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