Kaiser Library, Kathmandu

Kaiser Library, Kathmandu The 2015 earthquake made the building unfit for use, and awaits restoration.

Kaiser Library was given to the public in 1965 by the family of its creator Field marshal Kaiser Shumsher Rana, the illustrious of son of Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Rana. The palace of Kaiser Mahal, built in the late 19th century, is a unique public building in the centre of Kathmandu. It is an expansive palace built in the high Rana style architecture, preserved in its entirety - the garden

around, the building and the interior, with its decoration, furnishing, book collection and artwork. Donated to the government by the the family of its creator the late Field Marshal Kaiser Shumsher Rana, the son of late Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Rana, the property has been used as a public library, the Garden of Dreams and government administration building under the Ministry of Education since then. Following the earthquake of April 2015, the building has been declared unsafe for use. The offices it housed have found a home elsewhere, but the historical collection of books and rare manuscripts were left behind, in urgent need of protection.

East elevation.
08/02/2018

East elevation.

Here is the official press release of the US government that announced its financial support to the restoration of Kaise...
13/08/2017

Here is the official press release of the US government that announced its financial support to the restoration of Kaiser Library.
https://np.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-supports-restoration-kaiser-mahal-palace-char-narayan-temple-august-11-2017/

August 11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Following the worldwide competition, two grants are awarded to the Impact Foundation and the Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT) to support the restoration...

The lawn to the east of the library is now nice and clean, thanks to the efforts of these energetic youths.
12/08/2017

The lawn to the east of the library is now nice and clean, thanks to the efforts of these energetic youths.

The forgotten heritage.
13/03/2017

The forgotten heritage.

The neglected heritage.
13/03/2017

The neglected heritage.

The Neoclassical

Photo by Alina Tamrakar

Gaping cracks in many parts of the build remain unattended till today.
09/03/2017

Gaping cracks in many parts of the build remain unattended till today.

The day after the 2015 earthquake.
09/03/2017

The day after the 2015 earthquake.

Address

Kaiser Mahal
Kathmandu

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+97714411318

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