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 neoclassical 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.[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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