Ghanta Ghar, Clock tower in central Kathmandu, Nepal.
The white clock tower stands next to Rani Pokhari and Trichandra College, reaching a considerable height with its clean architectural lines and four clock faces.
Prime Minister Bir Shumsher constructed the original tower in the 1920s, following the design principles of London's Big Ben clock tower.
The name derives from Nepali words 'Ghanta' for hour and 'Ghar' for house, representing the first public timekeeping structure in Nepal's history.
The tower functions as a central reference point for navigation through Kathmandu's streets and serves as a meeting location for residents.
The current structure replaced the original tower after an earthquake, maintaining its position as Nepal's oldest public clock installation.
Location: Kathmandu
Architects: Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana
GPS coordinates: 27.70747,85.31472
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37
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