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The industrial centre of Balaju is less
than 3km north of Thamel, just beyond the Ring Road, but the capital has
virtually swallowed up this nearby suburb. The only reasons to come here
are to see the sleeping Vishnu image in Mahendra Park or hike in the
nearby Nagarjun Forest Reserve.The 18th-century gardens at Balaju, now
known as Mahendra Park (admission Rs10 ; 7am-7pm), are somewhat of a
disappointment - there's a lot of concrete and litter. Most interesting
are the statues in the right-hand corner as you enter the park. The
famous Balaju Vishnu image is said to be a copy of the older image at
Budhanilkantha. |
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