What is "lazimpat"

Lazimpat, Kathmandu is a residential area of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Lazimpat is close to the Narayanhity Palace, and is well known in Kathmandu for different hotels, restaurants, schools, colleges, embassies and department stores present in this area. Notable hotels are Hotel Radisson, Hotel Gangjong, Hotel Shangri-La, Hotel Shanker (a former palace), Hotel Ambassador etc.

Lazimpat shares its border with Thamel, a popular tourist hub, Baluwatar, reputed residential area residing Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Chairman of Constitution Assembly. Lazimpat is just 20 minutes away from what is downtown of Kathmandu, Newroad and Ason. Currently lazimpat is also a "VIP" area in Kathmandu after Durbar marg, Thamel.

Economic Development and Lazimpat

There has been a recent upsurge in the construction activities in the region. Lazimpat boasts of the only road connecting the northern part of the Kathmandu valley with the southern part. The roads are very busy, yet until a few years back, there was not much economic activity in the region. Luxury hotels, photo studios, department stores and corner shops have been a special feature of Lazimpat. It is centrally located and is also home to various embassies on or near its proximity. There are many hotels, embassies, colleges, schools, shopping centers, departmental stores & restaurants situated at Lazimpat.