| Rani Pokhari | |
|---|---|
| रानी पोखरी (Nepali) | |
 Rani Pokhari in 2020 after restoration | |
  Rani Pokhari Location of Rani Pokhari in Nepal | |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°42′28″N 85°18′56″E / 27.707847°N 85.315447°E |
| Type | Pond |
| Built | 1670; 354 years ago |
| Surface area | 7.7 acres (3.1 ha) |
| Water volume | 30,000,000 litres (6,600,000 imp gal; 7,900,000 US gal) |
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Rani Pokhari (Nepali: रानी पोखरी; lit. queen's pond), originally known as Nhu Pukhu (Newar: न्हू पुखू; lit. new pond), is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal.[1] The square-shaped tank dates from the 17th century, and was built on the eastern side of the then city limits. 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.[2]
- ^ Tribhuvan University Teachers' Association (June 2012). "Historical and Environmental Study of Rani Pokhari". Government of Nepal, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology. pp. 4–5. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ^ Amatya, Saphalya (2003). Water & Culture (PDF). p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.