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Kirtipur, Ancient Newar municipality in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

The city stretches across a ridge at 1284 to 1524 meters above sea level, featuring traditional red-brick houses with tiled roofs along paved streets.

King Prithvi Narayan Shah captured Kirtipur in 1767 after three attempts, marking a turning point in the unification campaign of Nepal.

The Bagh Bhairab Temple displays historical Gurkha weapons and contains a clay statue of Lord Shiva adorned with a silver mask.

Tribhuvan University campus occupies the foothills of Kirtipur, making the area a center for academic activities and student accommodation.

The city earned recognition for its resistance during the 2006 demonstrations, reflecting its historical opposition to monarchical rule.

Location: Kathmandu District

Website: https://kirtipurmun.gov.np

GPS coordinates: 27.66667,85.28333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43

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