Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. It is also the nerve center of the country's economy. It has the most advanced infrastructure of any urban area in Nepal, and its economy is focused on tourism.

As a result of considerable urban growth in recent decades, it is now part of one continuous urban area together with Patan to the south.

The city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu.

Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of other religious beliefs as well, giving Kathmandu a cosmopolitan culture. Nepali is the most commonly spoken language in the city. English is understood by Kathmandu's educated residents.

Right now Kathmandu needs visitors to help re-establish the tourist aspect of the economy.

The city generally has a climate with warm days followed by cool nights and mornings. Unpredictable weather is expected given temperatures can drop to 3 °C (37 °F) during the winter.

During a 2013 cold front, the winter temperatures of Kathmandu dropped to −4 °C (25 °F), and the coldest temperature was recorded in January 10, 2013 at −9.2 °C (15.4 °F).

Things to do in Kathmandu

■ Explore Durbar Square
■ Visit Taleju Temple
■ Visit Swayambhu aka Monkey Temple
■ Visiti Boudha Stupa
■ Narayanhiti Palace Museum
■ Discover Thamel Chowk
■ Explore Freak Street
■ Visit Pashupatinath
■ Visit Budda Neelkanth Temple
■ Nasal Chowk

Stay in Kathmandu

■ Hotel d'Annapurna
■ Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza
■ Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
■ Hotel Shanker
■ Hotel Yambu
■ Hotel Ambassador
■ Hotel Encounter Nepal
■ Hotel Garuda
■ Hotel Ganesh Himal
■ Hotel Pariwar B&B
■ Hotel Utse