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Gallery Baithak

카트만두

9 story sections

building in Kathmandu, Nepal

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome, esteemed visitors and scholars, to the heart of Nepal's historical and political landscape. We stand today at the precipice of the Narayanhiti Palace, a sprawling complex that has served as the undisputed nerve center of…

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  2. 2The Palace Facade and Architectural Synthesis

    As we approach the formidable main entrance of the Narayanhiti Palace, take a moment to absorb the sheer scale and profound architectural significance of this facade. The structure before you is a masterclass in monumental…

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  3. 3Entering the Gallery Baithak (Gaddi Baithak)

    Stepping across the threshold from the bright exterior into the cavernous expanse of the Gallery Baithak, officially known as the Gaddi Baithak or Throne Room, is a deeply transcendent experience. You have now entered the…

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  4. 4Artistic Mastery and Symbolic Pillars

    While the sheer scale of the Gaddi Baithak commands immediate attention, it is the intricate artistic mastery embedded within its structure that truly reveals the cultural soul of the Nepalese monarchy. Please direct your gaze…

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  5. 5The Gorkha Baithak (Investiture Hall)

    Leaving the sweeping grandeur of the main throne room, our walking route now brings us into an adjacent, deeply significant chamber known as the Gorkha Baithak. If the Gaddi Baithak was the theater for international diplomacy and…

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  6. 6The Dhanusha Baithak (Hall of Medals)

    Proceeding further into the ceremonial wing of the palace, we transition from the heavy political atmosphere of the Gorkha Baithak into the resplendent Dhanusha Baithak. This chamber, meticulously preserved, served a highly…

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  7. 7The Tribhuvan Sadan Approach

    As we exit the grand ceremonial Baithaks and step into the exterior gardens, the atmosphere undergoes a profound and chilling shift. We are now approaching the grounds that once housed the Tribhuvan Sadan. …

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  8. 8The Billiard Room and the Tragic Climax

    Moving cautiously across the footprint of what was once the Tribhuvan Sadan, we arrive at the specific demarcated areas that outline the former Billiard Room and its immediate surroundings. This is the absolute epicenter of the…

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  9. 9Closing

    As our extraordinary journey through the Narayanhiti Palace complex draws to a close, we emerge from the heavy shadows of the Tribhuvan Sadan grounds and turn to look back at the towering facade of the main building one last…

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What is Gallery Baithak?

Gallery Baithak is a place in 카트만두 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location카트만두
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates27.6967, 85.3253
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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