1973 Department of Tourism City Map or Plan of Kathmandu, Nepal

This is a 1973 Department of Tourism city plan or map of Kathmandu, Nepal. The map depicts the city from the National Museum and Swayambhunath and from the Sital Niwas, the official residence of the President of Nepal, to Patan. Seventy-five locations across the city are numerically identified and correspond with a reference situated along the right border. Some of these locations, such as the Soviet Embassy, the French Embassy, the Royal Palace, and the Supreme Court are labeled on the map as well. The National Stadium, though identified, is not one of these locations. Other sites, including the National Museum, Sital Niwas, Swayambhunath, and Boudanath Stupa are illustrated in profile. Streets are labeled and the Hotel Leo along Bagh Bazar, is labeled in manuscript. An inset of the Ram Shah Path Area is situated in the lower right corner.

Publication History and Census

This map was issued by the Department of Tourism of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of His Majesty's Government of Nepal in 1973. It is well represented in institutional collections but is scarce on the private market.