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Rani Pokhari

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P858+67G, Kantipath Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

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4.10 (219 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 9 am
  • Friday: 5 to 9 am
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 am
  • Sunday: 5 to 9 am
  • Monday: 5 to 9 am
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 am
  • Wednesday: (Labor Day), 5 to 9 am, Hours might differ

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  • 5/5 Akhileshwar P. 1 year ago on Google
    Rani pokhari look awesome at the night.
    19 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Malina 5 months ago on Google
    Best place for morning walk and exercise as well as to enjoy the nature.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Silver L. 2 years ago on Google
    Made by king Pratap Malla for his queen. One of the iconic places of Kathmandu.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tapeshwar Y. 11 months ago on Google
    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
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dinesh B. 8 months ago on Google
    It is a historical place. Nowadays, it is open every early in the morning for people to visit or morning exercise. This credit goes to KMC Mayor Balen. Wow# It's pure clean and great to visit here. #you guys come and visit. It has its own story you should know before you die
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yadav Singh Dhami (. 3 years ago on Google
    Greatly appreciate the work, greatly reformed the pond. So beautiful ❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harsh Raj J. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a historical landmass but unfortunately since some months this historical landmass is dry and now barren. I have visited this place then it was something else I visited this before......completely changed than before.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Traveller N. 2 years ago on Google
    A small pond with a temple in the middle built in the city centre. This place is always closed and only open during bhaitika.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ayman El B. 6 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately the pond / lake was dry when I visited. It’s nice to see if you’re passing by. You can’t step inside.. best place to view it is from the top of the bridge close to its entrance. You can google the place and read about its significance from the past..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramkrishna K. 1 year ago on Google
    It is the samble of love for victory king and queen
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anuj y. 1 year ago on Google
    Rani Pokhari, which translates to "Queen's Pond" in English, is a historic pond located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a cultural and religious landmark that dates back to the 17th century. Rani Pokhari was built in 1670 by King Pratap Malla as a part of his palace complex. The pond was intended to be used by the queen and other women of the palace for bathing and religious ceremonies. The pond is surrounded by a large stone platform, which is used for rituals and offerings. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the center of the pond, which is only accessible by boat. It is said that the temple was built to commemorate the death of the king's son, and that the pond was filled with water from various holy places around Nepal. Rani Pokhari is an important religious site for Hindus, and it is especially significant during the Dashain festival, which is celebrated in Nepal in October. During the festival, the pond is drained and the temple is opened for visitors to offer prayers and make offerings. In recent years, Rani Pokhari has undergone renovations to restore its historic structures and preserve its cultural heritage. Today, it remains a popular destination for visitors who want to experience the rich history and traditions of Nepal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santosh S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the Beautiful Pond and Jewellery of Kathmandu Valley located near Ratnapark, opposite of Durbar High School. This pond is open only twice every year for Public. One on Bhaitika & another on Chaat Puja. But these days due to rebuild of this Ranipokhari in Ancient Time which will be very different from the Photo post, will be going to get new looks. Due to Devastation of Earthquake during 2072 B.S, this pond is cracked and damaged, which in the present year 2075/76 this has been rebuild after various problems this now building in new looks ancient style soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kapil S. K. 2 years ago on Google
    Rani Pokhari means Queen's pond in Nepali originally known as Nhu Pukhu meaning new pond in Newari; is a historic artificial pond located in the center of valley and is one of the monument icon of Kathmandu. After 2015 Earthquake, most of the part and temple of this monument was badly collapsed & after the reconstruction it is built in old form to preserve this historical monument. #HistoricalMonument #WorshipPlace #ArchitectureOfNepal #TouristAttraction

  • 4/5 Ashish Sagar T. 8 months ago on Google
    Night view are awsome if all lights on there its looks really Amazing.

  • 4/5 Manish P. 9 months ago on Google
    The night view with beautiful reflections are just amazing.

  • 5/5 Jay S. 10 months ago on Google
    It is the first artificial pond constructed in the city decades before in 17th century with a beautiful look and a temple of yamaleshwor Mahadev in the center. It is said that the pond was built in 1670 by King Pratap Malla to console his queen who was deeply grieved by the death of their son by an elephant. It was built outside the eastern limit of the then city area. The water was recharged by the underground water source and waters from many other holy rivers were added to make the pond a holy pond. The pond was hit by the strong shock of 2015 earthquake and was completely destroyed. Now a days it looks like a dessert. It is under construction which is very slow. Rani Pokhari is an important religious site for Hindus, and it is especially significant during the Dashain festival, Bhaitika and Chhath parva which is celebrated in Nepal in October. The temple at the centre is open to the public only once a year on the day of Bhaitika. The pond and the temple were completely destroyed by the earthquake 2015. The water was drained and the temple was reconstructed in its original shape and design. Nowadays it looks more beautiful with its traditional look. Rani Pokhari has undergone renovations to restore its historic structures and preserve its cultural heritage. Today, it remains a popular destination for visitors who want to experience the rich history and traditions of Nepal. Nowadays Kathmandu metropolitan has allowed people to enter the premises of the pond to have morning exercise and yoga in a fresh environment everyday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am . Many people visit there in the morning for morning refreshment.

  • 3/5 Eternal M. 6 years ago on Google
    Rani Pokhari (Nepali: रानी पोखरी) meaning queen's pond, originally known as Nhu Pukhu (Nepal Bhasa| न्हू पुखू) meaning new pond, is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of Kathmandu. 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. Rani Pokhari was built in 1670 AD by King Pratap Malla, one of the most illustrious monarchs of the Malla dynastythat ruled Nepal for more than 600 years. Pratap Malla had the tank constructed to console his queen who was distraught with grief after their son was trampled to death by an elephant. He had water collected from various holy places and river confluences in Nepal and India like Gosaikunda, Muktinath, Badrinath, Kedarnath and poured into the pond to sanctify it. A temple dedicated to Matrikeshwor Mahadev, a form of the Hindu deity Shiva, stands at the center of the pond. It is reached from the street by a causeway. A large stone statue of an elephant bearing the images of Pratap Malla and his two sons Chakravartendra Malla and Mahipatendra Malla is situated on the tank's southern embankment. The pond is recharged by water flowing in through an underground channel. There are four smaller temples situated at the four corners of the pond: Bhairava temples in the northwest and northeast, Mahalaxmi Temple in the southeast and GaneshTemple in the southwest. The temples on the eastern side now lie within the compounds of Tri Chandra College and a police station which has undermined their cultural importance. Rani Pokhari is fenced with iron bars and opened once a year during Bhai Tika, the fifth and final day of the Tihar, and Chhath festival. The world's largest Chhath festival takes place every year in RaniPokhari. Rani is also dedicated to (Nepalese Maithil) Women who go into the cold water and pray to the Sun God.

  • 5/5 Krishna 2 years ago on Google
    Rani Pokhari meaning queen's pond, originally known as Nhu Pukhu meaning new pond, 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 eastern side of the then city limits. It lies just outside a former city gate. With relevant similarity to what it must have looked like when it was first built by King Pratap Malla in 1671, the 350-year-old Rani Pokhari at the centre of the capital city is all set to welcome worshippers this Bhai Tika, in line with the long standing tradition of opening this temple only once in a year

  • 4/5 GanesH R. 3 years ago on Google
    The history of Love toward beloved .

  • 5/5 Rikesh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Construction complete restored to its original state as built during Malla dynasty during 17th century

  • 5/5 Chiya C. 2 years ago on Google
    Rani Pokhari is mainly open twice in a year for public during Tihar and Chhat puja. Temple is mainly open during vaitika only once in a year. Pokhari has long history attached with feelings and love.


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