Kathmandu

KATHMANDU CITY founded in a vast valley after draining a large lake, legends abound in this remarkable city and every street has a shrine or two. Kathmandu is an incredibly diverse, historic city with amazing architecture, exquisite wood carvings and metal craft which showcase the skills of the Newar artisans of centuries ago. Hinduism and Buddhism have co-existed in Kathmandu valley from time immemorial and the valley residents make a little distinction as they worship in both Hindu and Buddhist shrines.

 

  • Kathmandu is Nepal’s metropolis
  • Mount Everest is 240 kilometres away from Kathmandu. Mount Everest can be viewed from Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu’s temples are full of religious artworks.
  • Nepal is a landlocked country.
  • According to geologists, Kathmandu Valley used to be a big lake.
  • Hinduism is the dominant religion in Kathmandu.

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Kathmandu is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar, as compared to Upa-Mahanagar or Nagar.‚ Kathmandu is the core of Nepal’s largest urban agglomeration, consisting of Lalitpur, Kirtipur, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur and a number of smaller communities in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu is also known informally as KTM …

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Special Food

Thakali Khana (Steamed Rice-Lentil Soup-Curries-Pickle set) Daal-Bhaat-Tarkari (Lentil/bean soup-steamed rice-curry) collectively called as Khana is the everyday staple meal in Nepal. However nothing can beat the sumptuous taste and flavor of the Thakali Khana. Thakali are ethnic indigenous communities of Nepal originally from the upper Himalayan mountains regions in Mustang. Daal (lentil or bean soup) is one the major highlights …

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Do’s & Dont’s

Kathmandu Do’s Take an international multi-plug adapter and voltage adapter Change all Nepalese currency before departing Carry a torch/flashlight with you at all times Support the Non-Plastic initiative Insist on taxi‚s using a meter Kathmandu Don’ts Touch someone’s head Give money to beggars Drink tap water Buy or use drugs Dress scantily

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