Gyaneshwar, Kathmandu Explained

Gyaneshwar
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Pushpin Map:Kathmandu
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kathmandu
Coordinates:27.7102°N 85.333°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nepal
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Bagmati Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kathmandu
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:44600

Gyaneshwor is one of the central neighborhoods in the city of Kathmandu, Nepal.[1] It is named after the ancient temple of Gyaneshwor Mahadev & Bhairavsthan located there. It is a multi-cultural residential area with good facilities. Some major establishments located there are the German embassy[2] to Nepal, USEF, Mega Bank, Kaveri Inn, Valley Petrol Station, AT Burger House, Galaxy Public School,[3] Mahendra Bhawan School etc.

The well-known International Primary School, closed in 2011, was also located in Gyaneshwor, where multiple generations of Nepalis from all over Kathmandu started their early education.

The football field of Sano Gaucharan is located on the northern side of Gyaneshwor. It is one of the best areas to live in Kathmandu.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  2. Web site: German Embassy, Kathmandu.
  3. Web site: Galaxy Public School, Gyaneshwor.