Tudikhel or Tundikhel is a large grass-covered ground in the center of Nepal's capital Kathmandu and one of its most important landmarks. The field is rectangular in shape and has a north-south orientation. It lies between Ratna Park in the north and Sahid Gate, the memorial dedicated to the martyrs of 1941, in the south.
Sainik Manch Tudikhel, Kathmandu
Tudikhel, from Dharahara
Aerial photo from 1981
Tundikhel in 1915. The Army Officer's Club has been built on the right.
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 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 in 2020 after restoration
King Pratat Malla with his sons on an elephant at Rani Pokhari.
Chhath celebration at Rani Pokhari
Ranipokhari being restored with bricks instead of concrete