Kamal Pokhari is a historic pond in Kathmandu, Nepal.[1] The history of the pond is uncertain possibly dating back to the Licchavi-era and it had been used by the Malla kings.[1] Kamal Pokhari had restored by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.[2] The restoration project has received protests for using concrete which "deteriorates the originality of the traditional pond in the capital city".[3]
| Kamal Pokhari | |
|---|---|
 Kamal Pokhari in 2021 | |
  Kamal Pokhari | |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°42′39″N 85°19′31″E / 27.710743103502963°N 85.32518352287788°E |
| Type | lake |
| Etymology | 27.710743103502963, 85.32518352287788 |
References
edit- ^ a b Bajracharya, Srizu (28 December 2020). "Conservationists are not so keen about Kamal Pokhari restoration project". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Heritage conservationists carry out symbolic protest for conservation of Kamal Pokhari". The Kathmandu Post. 15 January 2021. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ Rai, Bijaya (19 January 2021). "We don't need concrete-made Kamalpokhari". My Republica. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.