New Road, Kathmandu

New Road stands as the bustling financial heart and vibrant main street in Kathmandu. It denotes a narrow two-lane thoroughfare nestled within the heart of the city, along with its surrounding vicinity. Positioned close to the midpoint of Kathmandu's ring road and the historic center, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur, it holds significant prominence within the urban landscape.

Functioning as one of the primary commercial hubs, New Road teems with activity, offering a plethora of imported luxury goods of premium quality. Among its array of offerings, several quaint shops specialize in traditional Nepali musical instruments like fiddles and flutes, while also featuring iconic souvenirs such as the khukri - a ceremonial knife.

This road's inception dates back to the era of Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana, following the devastation wrought by the 1934 Nepal鈥揑ndia earthquake in the Kathmandu Valley. Originally christened Juddha Sadak in his honor, it also holds historical significance as the former Kings Way of Nepal, leading to the erstwhile royal palace within Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

New Road's eastern terminus hosts the headquarters of Nepal Airlines, adjacent to New Road Gate, marking the road's outset at the intersection with Kantipath. At the road's westernmost roundabout stands a statue commemorating Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. Moreover, New Road accommodates the head offices of Gorkhapatra Sansthan and Nepal Bank Limited, alongside the scenic Bhughol Park situated at its southwestern corner.

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Sight Location: Kathmandu, Nepal (See walking tours in Kathmandu)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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