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]
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Kathmandu Media
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.
Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu
Embassy of the United States of America. Kathmandu hosts 28 diplomatic missions
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References
- ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20220206104652/https://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/upLoads/2022/01/Final%20Preliminary%20Report%20of%20Census%202021%20Newfinal.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Gyan Jyoti Kansakar (1997). "Culture of Health expands horizons". To Health Via Culture (3): 14–19. ISSN 0204-3440. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021.
- ↑ "International Buddhist Meditation Center". facebook.com.