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Thapathali Durbar

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Thapathali Durbar in Nepal
Photo: Ashim nep · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Thapathali Durbar (Nepali: थापाथली दरवार) was a palace complex in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Thapathali means abode of the Thapas. It was initially built by Nain Singh Thapa of the Thapa dynasty but was later occupied by Jung Bahadur Rana, as prime minister, the executive head of Nepal. The palace complex, located north of the Bagmati river, consists of a large number of courtyards, gardens, and buildings.

Text adapted from “Thapathali Durbar” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Thapathali Durbar ranks #5,062 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #3 of the 4 mapped in Nepal. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Nepal compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thapathali Durbar?

Thapathali Durbar stands in Nepal, at 27.69111°, 85.31583°.

How famous is Thapathali Durbar?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,062 of 8,133 worldwide, and #3 in Nepal. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Thapathali Durbar?

Singha Durbar, about 1 km away.

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