Sanepa is a place in Lalitpur District of

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. It borders Jhamsikhel, Balkhu, Kupondole and Teku. It is popular as a place for tourists to stay, and many restaurants and bars are situated here. In view of its popularity with tourists, it is also known as the second

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; Jhamsikhel is also referred to as Jhamel (from Thamel). The head party office of the

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is situated at Sanepa, as is the residence of COAS (Chief of the Army Staff). The British School, Primary wing of Graded English Medium School, and various international non-government organizations along with many embassies for Nepal are located here.

References

Sanepa 3D map in Google Earth
Lalitpur District, Nepal {{LalitpurNP-geo-stub