Before Rani Mahal, these 7 Rana-era palaces of Kathmandu were privatised

The proposal to turn Rani Mahal of Palpa into a ‘heritage hotel’ is a continuity to many of the Rana-era buildings that have been turned into hotels. In the past also, many Rana buildings have been turned into government buildings as well as luxurious hotels.

Ranas were a big fan of luxurious things. They built palaces, manors, and bungalows for themselves to reside, most of which are now considered works of exemplary art and require preservation. Among the many buildings, here are a few of the Rana-era buildings in Kathmandu that have or had been privatised: