Explore the wonders of Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. It is situated in a valley in the heart of Nepal. The entire terrain of Kathmandu is like a steep incline, descending from the Himalayan heights to the Terai flatland within a short distance.
Kathmandu is truly the heart of the Himalayas, it has a wonderful history that goes back to about two hundred years and a very refined culture, the richest of all in Asia. Kathmandu attracts many tourists all year round, and it is not only just a tourist destination it is also an important business hub and a sacred place for pilgrims.
It is said that Kathmandu has been found by king Gun Kamdev in AD 723. According to the legend, the area was a lake in the past, but Manjushri, a disciple of the Shakyamuni Buddha, cut open a hill to the south and allowed the water to flow out, making the region habitable. The origin of the present name is unclear, but one of the more likely theories is that it was named after Kastha-Mandap ("temple of wood" in Sanskrit), after a pagoda carved from the single tree on the order of King Lakshmi Narasingha Malla in 1596.
The old city is noted for its many Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces, most dating from the 17th century. One good example is the Kathmandu's Durbar Square. This Durbar Square was built in the 16th century. It contains a marvelous royal palace and many temples built in the traditional Newar, Pagoda style. In the square is a house called the Kumari Chowk. The Kumari Chowk is home to Nepal's 'Kumari' – a little girl that is chosen as the living incarnation of the Hindu goddess.
The old royal palace is a part of Durbar Square, which remains the traditional heart of the old town and a spectacular legacy of traditional architecture. The king no longer lives here and the 1934 earthquake damaged the complex, but it remains a fascinating place to explore.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-03-10 11:54:36
althought i'm a tibetan but i was grown up in kathamandu nepal now i'm working in tibet china.i really had a great fun during with my nepalese childhood friends.i never forget those best days of my life.we guys knows that nepal is the poorest country and i don't think so.in my opinion,nepal is the richest coutry where you can share the love which is a very important thing.without love there's nohing so go nepal go head as much as you can .i'll definately come to visit nepal if i get chance...jai nepal!
2010-03-07 21:04:47
hey cherry it depends where u are sending and for what purpose... If u're sending money to a student residing in foreign country...the're too much of a hassel....and If the amount is less than 1k then its no big deal.....Miss u Nepal
2010-01-30 01:05:48
Must of people used to say nepal is one of the poorest country in the world. I phygically visited more then 30 countries in the world and i have seen many hunger, uneducated, poverty and crises but i can't see hunger people in Nepal. Keep it on to good way and thanks for who loves Nepal.
2009-12-06 08:00:25
Hey there, I'd love to visit Nepal one day. I come from a little island which is a dot on the world map in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. I heard that it is similar to the Cook Islands cause it has coconut trees as well. Actually I've heard so many good things about Nepal. So I hope that the Nepali people keep it that way and never forget their culture and history. Namaste.
2009-12-01 15:38:41
is it true that western union cannot send out money outside of nepal? thank you...
2009-11-24 06:50:08
I want to do something for my country and your economilacally por people.
2009-11-09 06:27:24
I visited Nepal on 2003 to watch the devlopment of community Radio.I really moved to see the people of Kathmandu love their culture & heritage,as well as they are very much conscious about the present world's present status.They are very cordial,which impressed me like anything.
2009-10-30 09:44:09
I have been searching for familial roots for ten years it is said that my great grandfather was from Greece but all my family is gone away to new life on that side. So there is no way for me to truly know where I come from then I started surfing the web for clues and this is where it brought me. If you have any answers to the answers that I seek please write.
2009-10-18 08:24:54
Jai nepal i have worked in nepal from 1999 to 2004. Now a days i am in delhi. I always miss nepal.
2009-10-03 10:08:29
i love nepal .now i m in mumbai studieng &working also.there arent any more technical courses in nepal so i came here if ther are then please mail me.
2009-09-30 04:47:37
i am 16 yrs old boy. i want to do something for my country.not only country but all over the world.so,involved me in such activities.now i am in grade 10
2009-09-22 06:36:24
first i like to thank the Nepal channel n i m a student having +2 in hotel management now i m searching a job.
2009-09-13 07:58:48
I want to job and study at UK. my academic qualification is master in education.
2009-08-30 14:12:17
I want to job any
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