Gaddi Baithak

Gaddi Baithak
General information
LocationKathmandu Durbar Square
Town or cityKathmandu
CountryNepal
Coordinates27°42′14″N 85°18′24″E / 27.704011262751994°N 85.30673947910392°E / 27.704011262751994; 85.30673947910392

Gaddi Baithak is a historical palace in Kathmandu Durbar Square.[1] It was built by Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana in 1908, and it was used for to coronations and to welcome head of states from other countries. It has been renovated 2 times so far due to extensive damage during earthquakes.[2][3]

Gaddi Baithak after restoration

References

  1. ^ "Restored Gaddi Baithak sparks controversy". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Gaddi Baithak is now open to the public". My Republica. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Gaddi Baithak at Hanumandhoka opens to public after restoration". OnlineKhabar. Retrieved 15 January 2021.


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