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

Manjushree, with Chandrahrasa, the Buddhist deity said to have created the valley
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.
Skyline of Kathmandu, c. 1811
Kathmandu Durbar Square, 1852
View of the Kathmandu valley from Swayambhunath, 1863
The now demolished old royal palace in 1920
Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu
Consulate of the Netherlands. Kathmandu hosts 28 diplomatic missions
Public baths, Kathmandu. 1979

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References

↑ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
↑ 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.

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[1] "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2023-12-08.

[2] 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.

[3] "International Buddhist Meditation Center". facebook.com.

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