Bungamati

Bungamati (Newar: बुंगमती), is a settlement in Lalitpur Metropolitan Region, Ward No. 22 in Lalitpur District, Nepal. Bungamati is a Newar town on a spur of land overlooking the Bagmati River

Bungamati
बुङ्गमती
Bunga:, Amarapur (Old)
Lalitpur Metropolitan City
Bungamati
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 27.62°N 85.30°E / 27.62; 85.30
Country   Nepal
ProvinceBagmati Province
DistrictLalitpur District
Population
 (2011)
  Total5,720
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)

The first stele of the Licchavi king Amshuverma was found in Bungamati and dated to 605. It contains the earliest mention of the Kailashkut Bhawan palace.

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