Rani Pokhari
| Rani Pokhari | |
|---|---|
| रानी पोखरी (Nepali) | |
Rani Pokhari in 2020 after restoration | |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°42′28″N 85°18′56″E / 27.707847°N 85.315447°E |
| Type | Pond |
| Built | 1670; 355 years ago |
| Surface area | 7.7 acres (3.1 ha) |
| Water volume | 30,000,000 litres (6,600,000 imp gal; 7,900,000 US gal) |
Rani Pokhari (Nepali: रानी पोखरी; lit. queen's pond), originally known as Nhu Pukhu (Newar: न्हू पुखू; lit. new pond), is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. The square-shaped tank dates from the 17th century, and was built on the eastern side of the then city limits. It lies just outside a former city gate. The pond is one of Kathmandu's most famous landmarks and is known for its religious and aesthetic significance. Its dimensions are 180m by 140m.