Dharahara Tower, Kathmandu, Nepal

Dharahara Tower, also known as Bhimsen Tower, is a historic landmark located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was originally constructed in 1832 by Nepal’s Prime Minister, Bhimsen Thapa, and served as a nine-story tall architectural marvel that provided panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley.

However, on April 25, 2015, a devastating earthquake struck Nepal, causing widespread destruction, including the collapse of Dharahara Tower.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, efforts were initiated to rebuild Dharahara Tower. The newly constructed tower, which was completed in 2020, seeks to recapture the spirit of the original while incorporating modern earthquake-resistant construction techniques. The new Dharahara Tower, standing at 22 stories tall, will offer visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of Kathmandu once again.

This reconstruction project symbolizes Nepal’s determination to preserve its cultural heritage and restore the spirit of a beloved monument. Dharahara Tower, both the old and the new, remains a witness to Nepal’s enduring history and its commitment to preserving its architectural and cultural treasures for future generations.

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Hello @ZUKInp . First of all Congratulations for your first post here :partying_face: :raised_hands: . Nice post. I know 25th April 2015 earthquake did a vast of destruction in Nepal. But it was a great decision by Government to make a tower with earthquake resistant technology. Will you please share some pics of the view from the tower of Kathmandu city.

Jai Shree Ram :triangular_flag_on_post: :pray:

Love from India :india: :revolving_hearts:

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Hi! @LovePathak28

The construction around the tower is still ongoing, so the tower is not open to the public yet. I’ll post once it’s officially opens.

Love from Nepal :nepal:

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Woooowww great

Beautiful place :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::smiling_face_with_three_hearts::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Love from Bangladesh

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