Kathmandu

Clockwise from top: Kathmandu Skyline, Nepalese Parliament Building, Ranipokhari, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath

The flag of Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is the largest city of Nepal. The population of the capital city was 856,767 according to the 2021 census. It is a historical city and has many temples and palaces.^[1]

Climate

Kathmandu experiences a subtropical highland climate with distinct seasons. Winters are cool and dry, with temperatures dropping near freezing. Spring is pleasant, marked by mild temperatures and blooming flowers. Summers are warmer with occasional heavy monsoon rains. Autumn offers moderate temperatures and clear skies. The city's elevation at approximately 1,400 meters influences its climate. While temperatures vary, understanding the seasonal patterns is essential for planning activities in this vibrant and culturally rich Nepalese capital.

Culture

Kathmandu is home to several international and regional organizations.

International Buddhist Meditation Center operates in Kathmandu,^[2] the capital city of Nepal.^[3]

Kathmandu
Durbar Square
Buddhist temple
Hindu temple
King's palace
Pashupatinath
Sadhu in Pashupatinath
Puppets on a string
Shop in Old Kathmandu
Rolling restaurant
Garden of Dreams

Kathmandu Media

Bodhisattva Manjushri (Nepalesische Statue)*Foto: Ines H.
Watercolor of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the royal palace complex, in 1852, painted by Henry Ambrose Oldfield (1822-1871).
This is a photo of a monument in Nepal identified by the ID
Seated Buddha statues in Swayambhunath, one of the ancient pilgrimage sites of Kathmandu and a UNESCO World Heritage site
Temple of Kala Bhairava, a fearsome form of Shiva, worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists as the 'lord of time and death' at Hanumandhoka palace of Malla era
Scan of map of Nepaul, present-day Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas in Nepal, reduced from original map by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton and Charles Crawford from surveys in 1802.
Kathmandu in 1811
View of pollution in the Kathmandu Valley and mountain range as seen from Champa Devi
This is view of Kathmandu valley from Halchowk hill in Dipawali 2013