Kathmandu capital of Nepal has 218 square miles (360 square kilometers) of land with three historic, artistic and cultural towns namely Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur together form known as ‘Kathmandu Valley’. Measuring 24 km east-west and 19 km north-south, the Kathamandu valley has are seven UNESCO world heritage sites in the valley. Acronym of Kathmandu is ‘KTM’. Kathmandu valley is the hub of Nepal’s political, commercial and traditional culture and arts. Kathmandu valley is an exotic and fascinating showcase of a very rich culture, art and tradition. Kathmandu, capital of Nepal is the place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments, and mountain views.
Kathmandu, capital of Nepal is capital
city of Nepal stands at an elevation of approx. 4,600 ft (1,400 metres)
above the sea level in the bowl-shaped. Kathmandu valley is surrounded by four major mountains, namely: Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri.
Kathmandu, capital of Nepal is also the
headquarters of the Central Region (Madhyamanchal) among the five
development regions. It is located in the Bagmati Zone among 14
administrative zones of Nepal. It is inhabited by 17 million (2011
Census) people.
Kathmandu capital of Nepal city has rich history
nearly 3000 years old as inferred from an inscription in the valley.
Its religious affiliations are Hindu and Buddhism. Besides these, people
of other religious beliefs also live in Kathmandu giving it a cosmopolitan culture.
Nepali is the common language of the Kathmandu,
though many speak the Nepal Bhasa (Newari). English is also understood
by all of the educated population of the city. The literacy rate is 98%
in the city.
The valley embraces most of Nepal’s ethnic groups, but Newars are the indigenous inhabitants and the creators of the Kathmandu valley’s splendid civilization of its three cities – Kathmandu,
Patan and Bhaktapur. The skillfully built temples and palaces,
delicately engraved stone and metal images, carved wooden columns and
pillars, and the history laden shrines and chaityas of these three historical cities stand testimony to the Newars’s artistic achievements.
Kathmandu capital of Nepal with its unique architectural heritage, palaces, temples and courtyards
has inspired many writers, artists, and poets both foreign and
Nepalese. It boasts a unique symbiosis of Hinduism, Buddhism as well as
Tantrism in its culture which is still alive today as it was hundreds of
years ago. The religious influence can be openly seen in the city.
In the late 18th century, following the founding of modern Nepal within more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu was made the capital.
The first known rulers of the Kathmandu valley were Kiratis, Yalambar, the first of their king is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Kathmandu capital of Nepal has every category
of accommodation facilities that range from international standard star
hotels (one star to 5 stars) to budget hotels and lodges. Government
registered hotels, lodges, travel agencies, licensed tour guides, an authorized trekking guide or porter, registered travel
and trekking agency are opened and gives their best services. There are
plenty of less glamorous but decent hotels to suit everyone’s fancies
and finances. Most hotels offer a choice: bed and breakfast; bed,
breakfast and one other meal; or room and full board.
The only one international airport, Tribhuwan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu,
Nepal is connected by direct flights to several places of the world
like Amsterdam, London, Moscow, Vienna, Abu Dhabi, Lhasa, Bangkok,
Singapore, Paris, Frankfurt, Doha, Dubai, Karachi, Kolkotta, Delhi,
Bangalore, Mumbai, Patna, Varanasi, Dhaka, Paro, Hong Kong, Shanghai and
Osaka.
The valley consists of three fabulous cities of great historic and cultural interest. Inside the Kathmandu Valley, These legendary cities go by the names of:
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