Magnificent Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal and its most popular tourist attraction, is spread out over its eponymous valley and encircled by Himalayan mountains. It is home to several ancient temples, golden pagodas, stunning natural scenery, captivating villages and home to the world’s only Living Deity, Kumari. Kathmandu is located at a height of 4,344 feet and is the meeting point of the Bagmati and Vishnumati rivers.

Stunning Indo-Tibetan and Newari handicrafts, UNESCO-listed cultural sites, exquisite food, and superb hiking opportunities to the highest peaks in the world may all be found here. Kathmandu is the gateway to exploring Nepal’s essence. The 1627-built Durbar Square, located in the ancient city's labyrinthine passageways, is where inhabitants celebrate during the Indra Jatra masked dance festival.

Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Monkey Temple and Boudha Stupa are some more eminent religious establishments. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Nagarkot, Rani Pokhari Lake and Champadevi Hill for hiking, bungee jumping, rafting and mountain climbing. To enrich the experience, visit Kopan Monastery to learn about Buddhism, shop for pashmina shawls and souvenirs in the shops in Indra Chowk and Thamel, and tuck into hot momos.

Every traveler, pilgrim, backpacker, history buff, foodie, and shopaholic will find something special in Kathmandu, from courtyards filled with drying rice and chillies to incense-filled temples, national museums, and modern Nepali art galleries to hobbit-sized workshops, humming bazaars, and rickshaws, Thukpa, and Everest beer

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