Baluwatar, Kathmandu

#109 among attractions in Kathmandu

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Baluwatar is a residential area of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal on the banks of Bagmati River. It is just 15 minutes away from what is known as the downtown of Kathmandu, New Road and Ason and shares borders with Lazimpat and Gairidhara. Baluwatar hosts the Prime Minister of Nepal's official residence, government offices, Nepal Rastra Bank's headquarters, the Nepalese country headquarter of the International Organization for Migration the Russian Embassy and the office of Volunteer Service and Support Nepal are located here. ()

Coordinates: 27°43'45"N, 85°19'43"E

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Baluwatar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Garden of Dreams, Charumati Stupa, Thamel.

1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Kathmandu
30 min walk • The Narayanhiti Palace Museum, once the primary residence of the Nepalese monarchy, is now a symbol of historical transformation and cultural heritage in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. This grand palace complex was converted into a public museum following the fall of...
1.3 miSW
Park, Garden
Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kathmandu, the bustling capital city of Nepal, lies an enchanting oasis of tranquility and historic beauty: the Garden of Dreams. This neoclassical garden, spanning over 6,895 square meters, is a serene respite from the city's chaotic streets...
1.4 miSE
Pagoda
Charumati Stupa, Kathmandu
35 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, lies the serene and historic Charumati Stupa, a testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. This ancient stupa, with its whitewashed dome and golden spire, offers a tranquil respite from the urban chaos...
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Thamel, Kathmandu
35 min walk • Thamel is a commercial neighborhood located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Thamel has been the centre of the tourist industry in Kathmandu for over four decades, starting from the hippie days when many artists came to Nepal and spent weeks in Thamel.
1.1 miSW
Former royal palace and massacre site
Narayanhiti Palace, Kathmandu
28 min walk • The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in Kathmandu, Nepal located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel. The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution.
0.9 miE
Park
Sankha Park, Kathmandu
24 min walk • Sankha Park is a park near Chappal Karkhana, Kathmandu. The residents visit the park for picnicking, meeting and morning walk. The park is managed by Kathmandu Metropolitan City. This park is situated beside a busy ring road and offers solace to the many passers-by from the pollution and heat of the city.
1.4 miSW
27°42'55"N • 85°18'39"E
Langtang Valley Trekking, Kathmandu
37 min walk • Valley, Nature, Natural attraction
1.3 miSW
Library
Kaiser Library, Kathmandu
34 min walk • The Kaiser Library is a government-run public library in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is located in the Keshar Mahal palace complex. The library was established by Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana for his son, Kaiser Shumsher Rana, in 1907.
1.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Deerwalk Inc, Kathmandu
37 min walk • Deerwalk Institute of Technology is a private college established in 2010 in collaboration between Nepalese entrepreneurs and the United States-based software company, Deerwalk Inc.
1.2 miSW
Universities and schools
Amrit Campus, Kathmandu
32 min walk • Amrit Campus is the first science campus of Nepal, located in Lainchaur, Kathmandu. It was formerly known as Public Science College It was later renamed in the memory of Amrit Prasad Pradhan. Pradhan was born in 1918 at Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Gairidhara, Kathmandu
21 min walk • Gairidhara is a residential area of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. It borders the Narayanhity Palace, Lazimpat and Baluwatar and is just 20 minutes away from what is known as the downtown of Kathmandu, Newroad and Ason.

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Which popular attractions are close to Baluwatar?

Nearby attractions include Samakhushi, Kathmandu (18 min walk), Casino Rad, Kathmandu (20 min walk), Gairidhara, Kathmandu (21 min walk), Sankha Park, Kathmandu (24 min walk).

How to get to Baluwatar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baluwatar:

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Sarkari Dhara (23 min walk)
Narayan Gopal Chok • Lines: 1, Chakrapath Parikrama, Gokarna-Chabahil-Naya_Bus_Park-B, lagankhel - Naya Buspark (24 min walk)