Dharahara, Watchtower in Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
The Dharahara rises 72 meters into the sky with 22 floors, featuring a central spiral staircase leading to observation platforms.
Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa commissioned the construction of the original nine-story tower in 1825 under Queen Lalit Tripurasundari's direction.
The tower functions as a central gathering point where military signals were transmitted through bugle calls during significant national ceremonies.
The rebuilt structure includes two elevators, a museum displaying historical artifacts, and a garden with fountains for visitors to explore.
The tower's construction incorporated traditional materials such as brick dust, lime, black lentil paste, and caramel for structural strength.
Location: Kathmandu
Inception: 1825
Architects: Bhimsen Thapa
Floors above the ground: 9
Height: 61.88 m
Part of: architecture of Kathmandu
GPS coordinates: 27.70060,85.31170
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49
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