There were numerous ponds in the valley serving such important purposes, encroachments due to urbanization has resulted in only a few still surviving. One of Katmandu's biggest ponds, Lainchaur Pokhari, has long disappeared. Now, in its place stands the Nepal Scouts building. In Pattan, among the few remaining ponds today (sod fortunately the most ancient one) is Guita Pukhu (puku in newari mans pond) lagankhel Pukhu, wish was built by King Ashoka Varma, is another old and important pond. Among those in the valley tat still remain, Taudaha(in Chobar), Nagdaha (in Dhapakel), Siddhi Pokhari (in Patan) and Kathmandu's Rani Pokhari, Nag Pokari, Kamal Pokhari and Gahana Pokhari are some of the better known onces.
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