Bahadur Bhawan


Bahadur Bhawan is a Rana palace in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The palace was built by Bir Shumsher JBR and rebuilt by Rudra Shumsher JBR after its destruction by fire in BS 1962.

History

The palace complex lay in the heart of Kathmandu, to the north of the Thamel and North of Naachghar.

Hotel Royal

There is a record of Hotel Royal being used by visitors to the Coronation of Mahendra of Nepal on Feb 12, 1959.

Earthquake 2015

Bahadur Bhawan suffered minor damage during the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, with heavier damage in the rear of the building.