Kamal Pokhari

Coordinates: 27°42′39″N 85°19′31″E / 27.710743103502963°N 85.32518352287788°E / 27.710743103502963; 85.32518352287788
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Kamal Pokhari
Kamal Pokhari in 2021
Kamal Pokhari is located in Nepal
Kamal Pokhari
Kamal Pokhari
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Coordinates27°42′39″N 85°19′31″E / 27.710743103502963°N 85.32518352287788°E / 27.710743103502963; 85.32518352287788
Typelake
Etymology27.710743103502963, 85.32518352287788

Kamal Pokhari is a historic pond in Kathmandu, Nepal.[1] The history of the pond is uncertain possibly dating back to the Licchavi-era and it had been used by the Malla kings.[1] Kamal Pokhari had restored by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.[2] The restoration project has received protests for using concrete which "deteriorates the originality of the traditional pond in the capital city".[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Bajracharya, Srizu (28 December 2020). "Conservationists are not so keen about Kamal Pokhari restoration project". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Heritage conservationists carry out symbolic protest for conservation of Kamal Pokhari". The Kathmandu Post. 15 January 2021. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  3. ^ Rai, Bijaya (19 January 2021). "We don't need concrete-made Kamalpokhari". My Republica. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.