During the 17th century the kings of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur commissioned long-distance canals to bring water from the foothills of the Kathmandu valley to their cities.
Tikabhairav Canal The Tikabhairav Canal transported water from Lele and Naldu rivers to the
Patan Durbar Square complex.
Bageswori Canal The Bageswori Canal brought water from the spring of Mahadev Pokhari to Bhaktapur. In 1678 King
Jitamitra Malla built a rajkulo to bring water to Bhaktapur. Although the primary objective of the canal was to have water for worship in the Taleju temple, it was also used for irrigation, for watermills and for fishing along the way. About half of the dhunge dharas of Bhaktapur received their water from the canal. == See also ==