Kathmandu is a beautiful city located in Nepal. It serves as the capital of the country. It boasts edifices with astounding architecture. Metalcraft and wood carvings done here are quite popular. Majority of the population here believes in Buddhism. The city houses several Hindu and Buddhist shrines. Many people in Kathmandu worship Hindu Gods and Goddesses. It is often referred to as the City of Temples. Art, culture and festivals are given high importance by the people residing here. Its old-world charm attracts several tourists from around the world. The city is growing at a good pace with tourism being a major contributor to its economy.
Tourist attractions in Kathmandu
Some of the top tourist attractions located in and around Kathmandu are Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Boudha Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Taleju Bhawani Deju, Garden of Dreams, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, Narayanhiti Palace, Freak Street, Ason Bazar, Dharahara Tower, Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Singha Durbar, Krishna Mandir, Kopan Monastery, Kaathe Swayambhu Shree Gha Chaitya, Rani Pokhari, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Bhimsen temple, Siddhartha Art Gallery, The Taragaon Museum, Basantapur Tower, Natural History Museum and Kaal Bhairav temple.
Things to do in Kathmandu
Kathmandu offers a spiritually enlightening experience. Some of the beautiful holy shrines one must visit here include Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Kaal Bhairav temple, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, Hiranya Varna Mahavir, Bhimsen temple and Boudha Stupa. Nature-lovers should take a stroll at the Garden of Dreams. Siddhartha Art Gallery, The Taragaon Museum and Narayanhiti Palace must also be visited. Besides, shopping lovers must head to the Ason Bazar and Freak Street.
Airport in Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport has been named after the former Nepal King, Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah. It connects the city with various domestic and international destinations including Delhi, Dhaka, Abu Dhani, Dubai, Bengaluru, Kuwait, Muscat, Doha, Singapore and Istanbul.
- Airport address- Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Road, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
- Airport IATA code- KTM