Jawalakhel
Jawalakhel
जावलाखेल | |
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Urban Subdivision | |
| Coordinates: 27°40′N 85°19′E / 27.667°N 85.317°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| District | Lalitpur District |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Jāwalākhel (Nepali: जावलाखेल) is a subdivision of Lalitpur in Nepal. It is located 2 km from the ancient city centre Pātan, one of the three great capitals of Nepal until the 18th century. It derives its name from "जा हुल्य: खल:(English: Jaa Hulya Khala)", an open field currently used as Volleyball training ground and Football field. Jaulakhel Durbar, a palace located in Jawalakhel that was built by Bir Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana in 1954 BS and Central Zoo are also located here.