# Rani Pokhari

_Reservoir in Nepal_

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Last updated: 2026-10-02

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** reservoir; artificial pond ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5300315#P31))
- **Located in:** Kathmandu (city) › Kathmandu District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5300315#P131))
- **Coordinates:** 27.7078, 85.3154

## Questions

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

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Rani Pokhari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_Pokhari) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): रानी पोखरी](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%80_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5300315](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5300315) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Rani Pokhari 2020-IMG 0226.jpg by Bijay Chaurasia (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rani_Pokhari_2020-IMG_0226.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Rani Pokhari, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Rani Pokhari 2020-IMG 0226.jpg — Bijay Chaurasia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

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