Nepal erects duplicate of iconic tower in Kathmandu on sixth earthquake anniversary

Nepal erects reproduction of iconic tower in Kathmandu on sixth earthquake anniversary
Nepal erects duplicate of iconic tower in Kathmandu on sixth earthquake anniversary

Nepal erects duplicate of iconic tower in Kathmandu on sixth earthquake anniversary

KATHMANDU – Nepal Saturday inaugurated a reproduction of a anciental tower that toppled in a devastating 2015 earthquake - an afternoon earlier than the disaster’s 6th anniversary.




Nepal erects reproduction of iconic tower in Kathmandu on sixth earthquake anniversary

Nepal erects reproduction of iconic tower in Kathmandu on sixth earthquake anniversary




Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli inaugurated the 23-storey, nearly 276-foot, white tower, constructed subsequent to the authentic spot. Oli, whilst speakme on the inauguration, stated Dharahara Tower is connected to our beyond and history.

The authentic Dharahara Tower, which became constructed withinside the 1830s, became a chief traveler enchantment and became toppled amongst homes that crumbled withinside the 7.8-significance quake that killed at the least 9,000 people.

The new tower constructed below a massive country wide reconstruction programme. It has a garden, a museum, and a fountain, in addition to  lifts to make it greater accessible.

The duplicate tower is in a minaret form and gives a huge view throughout the Kathmandu Valley. The traffic will but should wait till November as there may be no get admission to for the general public for now.