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'''Lazimpat, Kathmandu''' ({{lang-ne|लाजिम्पाट}}) is a residential area of [[Kathmandu]], the capital city of [[Nepal]]. Lazimpat is close to the [[Narayanhity Palace]], and is well known in [[Kathmandu]] for different hotels, restaurants, schools, colleges, embassies and department stores present in this area. Notable hotels are Hotel Radisson, Hotel Gangjong, Hotel Shangri-La, [[Hotel Shanker]] (a former palace), Hotel Ambassador etc. |
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[[File:Shanker.jpg|thumb|Lazimpat Durbar, from which the neighborhood got its name, is now a hotel]] |
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Lazimpat shares its border with [[Thamel]], a popular tourist hub, [[Baluwatar, Kathmandu|Baluwatar]], reputed residential area residing Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Chairman of Constitution Assembly. Lazimpat is just 20 minutes away from what is downtown of [[Kathmandu]], Newroad and Ason. |
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'''Lazimpat''' ({{langx|ne|लाजिम्पाट}}) is a residential area of [[Kathmandu]], the capital city of [[Nepal]]. It is close to the [[Narayanhity Palace]], and is well known in Kathmandu for its hotels, restaurants, schools, colleges, embassies and department stores. The neighborhood's name derives from [[Lazimpat Durbar]], that lies in its vicinity and was converted into [[Hotel Shanker]].<ref>{{cite book |last=JBR|first=PurushottamShamsher|date=2007 |title=Ranakalin Pramukh Atihasik Darbarharu|trans-title=Chief Historical Palaces of the Rana Era|language=ne|publisher=Vidarthi Pustak Bhandar|isbn=978-9994611027}}</ref> |
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Currently lazimpat is also a "VIP" area in Kathmandu after Durbar marg, Thamel. |
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Lazimpat shares one border with [[Thamel]], a popular tourist hub, and another with [[Baluwatar, Kathmandu|Baluwatar]], a reputed residential area where the Prime Minister, Chief Justice, and the Chairman of Constitution Assembly reside. Lazimpat is just 20 minutes away from what is downtown of Kathmandu, Newroad and Ason. |
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Economic Development and Lazimpat |
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There has been a recent upsurge in the construction |
There has been a recent upsurge in the construction activity in the region. Lazimpat boasts the only road connecting the northern part of the Kathmandu valley with the southern part. The roads are very busy, yet until a few years back, there was not much economic activity in the region. Luxury hotels, photo studios, department stores and corner shops have been a special feature of Lazimpat. It is centrally located and is also home to or nearby various embassies.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}. Sarashwoti Mandir, Dayashwor Mahadev mandir are situated in the lazimpat. |
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There are many hotels, embassies, colleges, schools, shopping centers, departmental stores & restaurants situated at Lazimpat. |
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There are many hotels, such as Hotel Shanker and [[Radisson Hotels|Radisson Hotel Nepal]], restaurants and sweet shops situated in Lazimpat among various shopping outlets. |
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==Hotels== |
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*[[Radisson Hotel]] an international chain hotel (5 star) |
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*[[Shangri-La Hotel]] an international chain hotel (5 star) |
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*[[Hotel Gangjong]] (3 star) |
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*[[Ambassador Hotel (Lazimpat)|Hotel Ambassador]] (3 star) |
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*[[Hotel Shanker]], Lazimpat First four star hotel (4 star) |
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*[[Manaslu Hotel]] (3 star) |
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*[[Lion Hotel]] (non star) |
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*[[Hotel Tibet]] (1 star) |
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*[[Hotel Cascade]] |
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* [http://tingsblog.com/ Tings Tea Lounge & Lounge Hotel] - the art hub for international creatives and relaxed business travelers |
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* Hotel Giant Korean Hotel, Kholagal, Lazimpat |
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Embassies & Diplomatic Missions in Lazimpat include the Indian Embassy, the British Embassy, the Israeli Embassy, the French Embassy and the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and also some Nepalese governmental offices, such as the [[Inland Revenue Department (Nepal)|Inland Revenue Department]] have their premises in the neighborhood. |
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==Embassies== |
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*Indian Embassy |
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*British Embassy |
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*Israel Embassy |
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*French Embassy |
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*Danish Embassy |
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The following organisations have their headquarters in Lazimpat: |
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==Apartments== |
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*Bliss Apartments |
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*Lazpa Apartments |
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| [[Everest Bank Limited]] || Finance|| <ref>{{cite web|title=Everest Bank|url=http://www.everestbankltd.com/#|publisher=Everest Bank|access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref> |
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| [[Image Channel]] || Broadcasting || |
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| [[International French School of Kathmandu]]|| Education || <ref>{{cite web|title=Contact Us|url=http://efiktm.com/en/contact-2/|publisher=International French School of Kathmandu|access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref> |
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| [[Machhapuchchhre Bank]] || Finance|| |
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| [[Xavier Academy]]|| Education || <ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=https://www.xa.edu.np/history|publisher=Xavier Academy|access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref> |
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|[[Hotel Shanker]] |
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==Transportation== |
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==Schools and colleges== |
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Busses of [[Sajha Yatayat]] serve Lazimpat.<ref name="Route">{{cite web|title=Route|url=http://sajhayatayat.com.np/route.php|publisher=Sajha Yatayat|access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref> Other private Bus companies also stop at several points in the neighborhood. |
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*Fairy Land Apsara Boarding School |
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*[[Xavier Academy]] |
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*Bhanubhakta Memorial |
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*Glen Buds Boarding School |
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*Kendriya Vidhyalaya |
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*Chandra Tara school |
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*Sunrise Boarding School |
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*National School of Science (NIST) |
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*Sesame World Kindergarten School |
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==References== |
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==Banks and offices== |
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*Nepal's oldest bank "Nepal Bank Limited" is also located at Lazimpat |
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*Standard Chatared Bank |
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*Nepal Investment Bank |
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*Everest Bank |
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*Machhapuchchhare Bank |
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*Shakti Travels and Tours Pvt., Ltd |
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*Shakti Treks and Expeditions Pvt., Ltd |
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*Bardia Jungle Cottage, Bardia National Park - Contact office |
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kathmandu]] |
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==Shopping centers and department stores== |
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*Blue Moon shopping center 1ph no.4-428519 |
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*Blue moon shpping center 2 ph no. 4-428812 |
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*Big mart |
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*Lazimpat cold store |
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*Lazimpat departmental stores |
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==Restaurants== |
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*Irish Pub & Restaurant |
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*Nepali Chulo |
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* [http://tingsblog.com/?page_id=25 Tings Tea Lounge] non Nepalese food and unique teas from all over the world |
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*Lazimpat Street Cafe |
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*Him Thai Restaurant |
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*Bawarchi Restaurant |
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*Darjling Restaurant |
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*Mount Kailash Restaurant |
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*lush Kush Restaurant |
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*Old natraj kawab Restaurant |
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*Royal Tandoori |
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*Sagarmatha Restaurant |
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*Votoo |
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*Attic |
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*Jazz Upstairs |
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*Trisara |
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*Bhumi Restaurant |
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*Tukuchee |
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*China Town |
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*Palpasa Cafe |
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* Billy Barew's Bar & Restaurant |
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==Sweets shops== |
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* Nikhileswaram Sweets |
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* Trishna Mithai |
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* ShreeKrishna Mithai |
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* Kundali Mithai |
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==Controversies== |
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The Lazimpat area in the capital became tense on Saturday (Feb 4 2012) morning after the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) in collaboration with the Kathmandu Valley Town Development Implementation Committee demolished the wall of Standard Chartered Bank. |
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Authorities bulldozed walls of the bank and adjoining wall of Ambassador hotel constructed along the roadside early this morning amidst tight security. |
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However, the authorities stalled the work for today giving warning, sources confirmed. |
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The locals have been protesting against the government's move to forcefully bulldoze the infrastructures around the valley in the name of road expansion. |
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Meanwhile, the authorities say protests by local people against road expansion in the Kathmandu Valley will not put a brake on attempts to widen roads. There is going to be 4 lane road in Lazimpat. |
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==Residence== |
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* Residence of Mr. Shishir Bhandary, graduated in Masters in Civil Engineering from University of Technology Sydney. |
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* Residence of Mr. Prashant Raj Pandey (aka78pop), an ICCR Scholar and a Graduate from the University of Pune. |
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* Prajit Chandra Hamal Thakuri, top US honors graduate from SAU and US based businessman |
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* Residence of Mr Hari Nakarmi - One of the leading travel agent and renowned person in travel trade business |
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[[Category:Geography of Kathmandu]] |
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Latest revision as of 05:35, 23 October 2024
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Lazimpat | |
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  Lazimpat Location in Kathmandu | |
| Coordinates: 27°43′17″N 85°19′12″E / 27.7215°N 85.3201°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| District | Kathmandu |
| Postal Code | 44600 |
Lazimpat (Nepali: लाजिम्पाट) is a residential area of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. It is close to the Narayanhity Palace, and is well known in Kathmandu for its hotels, restaurants, schools, colleges, embassies and department stores. The neighborhood's name derives from Lazimpat Durbar, that lies in its vicinity and was converted into Hotel Shanker.[1]
Lazimpat shares one border with Thamel, a popular tourist hub, and another with Baluwatar, a reputed residential area where the Prime Minister, Chief Justice, and the Chairman of Constitution Assembly reside. Lazimpat is just 20 minutes away from what is downtown of Kathmandu, Newroad and Ason.
There has been a recent upsurge in the construction activity in the region. Lazimpat boasts the only road connecting the northern part of the Kathmandu valley with the southern part. The roads are very busy, yet until a few years back, there was not much economic activity in the region. Luxury hotels, photo studios, department stores and corner shops have been a special feature of Lazimpat. It is centrally located and is also home to or nearby various embassies.[citation needed]. Sarashwoti Mandir, Dayashwor Mahadev mandir are situated in the lazimpat.
There are many hotels, such as Hotel Shanker and Radisson Hotel Nepal, restaurants and sweet shops situated in Lazimpat among various shopping outlets.
Embassies & Diplomatic Missions in Lazimpat include the Indian Embassy, the British Embassy, the Israeli Embassy, the French Embassy and the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and also some Nepalese governmental offices, such as the Inland Revenue Department have their premises in the neighborhood.
The following organisations have their headquarters in Lazimpat:
| Name | Sector | Notes |
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| Everest Bank Limited | Finance | [2] |
| Image Channel | Broadcasting | |
| International French School of Kathmandu | Education | [3] |
| Machhapuchchhre Bank | Finance | |
| Xavier Academy | Education | [4] |
| Hotel Shanker | Hotel |
Transportation
[edit]Busses of Sajha Yatayat serve Lazimpat.[5] Other private Bus companies also stop at several points in the neighborhood.
References
[edit]- ^ JBR, PurushottamShamsher (2007). Ranakalin Pramukh Atihasik Darbarharu [Chief Historical Palaces of the Rana Era] (in Nepali). Vidarthi Pustak Bhandar. ISBN 978-9994611027.
- ^ "Everest Bank". Everest Bank. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Contact Us". International French School of Kathmandu. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "History". Xavier Academy. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Route". Sajha Yatayat. Retrieved 20 April 2018.