Naag Pokhari

Naag Pokhari (Nepali: नाग पोखरी) meaning snake's pond is a historic artificial pond located in the eastern side of the royal palace, Kathmandu.

[1] The pond was constructed in the 17th century by Queen Subarna Prabha.

[2] The pond is 125 ft long, 65 ft wide and has a depth of about 7 ft.[2] It has a park around it.

A tall statue of golden snake is mounted at the center of the pond.

The pond is used to celebrate Naga Panchami and has religious significance for the Hindus.