Rastrapati Bhawan

The Rastrapati Bhawan (Nepali: राष्ट्रपति भवन, pronunciation, "Presidential Palace") is the official residence of the President of Nepal, located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It hosts the Office of The President of Nepal (Nepali: राष्ट्रपतिको कार्यालय). The main palace building is also known as Shital Niwas. It was built by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana in 1923.

Rastrapati Bhawan
Rastrapati Bhawan
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical architecture, Palladian architecture and European styles of architecture
LocationMaharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
Current tenantsRam Chandra Paudel, President of Nepal
ClientChandra Shumsher JBR
Technical details
Size140 Ropani
Design and construction
Architect(s)Kumar Narsingh Rana, Kishor Narsingh Rana
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