Nepal's Katmandu
Katmandu
The capital of this breathtaking land, Katmandu is a city quite unlike any other. With streets winding past no less than seven World Heritage Sites, Katmandu affords a world of riches to the curious traveler. A city as dynamic as the terrain it claims, the story of Katmandu is one of great history, paved in legends more than 200 years in age and a refined culture to rival any in Asia.
Explore the old city where wonders unmatched await, the foremost being the rich speckling of Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces dating to the 17th century and prior. One of Katmandu’s finest remains the captivating Durbar Square, a stunning remnant of the 16th century Newar, Pagoda architecture that once made this city one of the most beautiful in the world.
The Square continues to thrive as one of the capital’s premier destinations, and a delightful array of additional highlights may be found within its surrounds. Visit the mythical Kumari Chowk, home to Nepal’s Kumari, a little girl that is chosen as the living incarnation of the Hindu goddess. Or, wander through the ornate Royal Palace, the traditional heart of the city and fine presentation of traditional architecture.
