Kathmandu - The Capital City of Nepal

Kathmandu is a hub of beauty, both naturally and culturally. Since Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, it is a center of both commercial and non-commercial endeavors. It has beauty for the eyes and is an exhibition of Nepalese history and culture.

It is spread into a large valley in the country’s central region. Located at an altitude of 1400 meters (4600 feet) in Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu is in a hilly region. Kathmandu is home to incredible monuments, previous royal palaces, beautiful gardens, medieval households and infrastructure, and jaw-dropping natural scenarios.

People and their Culture

Kathmandu has people following different religions, hence is a melting pot of all traditions and cultures. Dominantly, the people follow Hinduism and Buddhism. But one can also find religious practices of Christianity, Islam, Jainism, and Kirat. So, the culture in Kathmandu is diverse. But there is great unity in this diversity.

That is why a celebration is always around the corner. And, people gather and celebrate a variety of festivals. The celebration is usually intense, with people being very nice, helpful and warm. An excursion to Kathmandu will be a splurge of energy and a visual representation of various cultures happily embracing each other’s presence.

Attractions in Kathmandu

Kathmandu has no stone unturned, from religious importance and cultural heritage to the streets come to life with people and their liveliness. There are many attractions in Kathmandu that need to be experienced once in a lifetime.

When you say Kathmandu, then historical monuments are a must to talk about. So, you have to go to Kirtipur. Then there is an embodiment of religious significance in Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. These heritage sites primarily have Hindu and Buddhist devotees, so you will get to witness the different manner in which the devotees conduct their worship rituals.

Not just the religious sites, but Kathmandu also mirrors the then Malla kings’ majestic way of living. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Narayanhiti Durbar square are the greatest examples of it. Both of these have museums within that display their royal lifestyles with the architecture and items that they used back then. It could be pottery, their thrones, and so forth.

And, if we have mentioned historical and religious monuments, we cannot forget to include the liveliness of the streets. The hustle and bustle of Ason street, Indrachowk, and Thamel bring the walking-on-road experience to life. The streets are busy by the day, with an abundance of people walking around. It is only Thamel that gets alive by the night too because these are pubs and clubs to keep the people entertained.