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Rani Pokhari

रानी पोखरी

Reservoir in Nepal

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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. It lies just outside a former city gate. The pond is one of Kathmandu's most famous landmarks and is known for its religious and aesthetic significance. Its dimensions are 180m by 140m.

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Type
reservoir, artificial pond wd
Located in
Kathmandu (city) › Kathmandu District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd

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Where is Rani Pokhari located?
Rani Pokhari is located in Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Rani Pokhari · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): रानी पोखरी · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q5300315 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Rani Pokhari 2020-IMG 0226.jpg by Bijay Chaurasia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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