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Kathmandu |
General Information:
Kathmandu, located at a height of 4,265 ft in the Kathmandu Valley on the banks of the River Bagmati, is the capital and the largest city of Nepal. The city is home to a population of around 822,930 people. It is a blend of the old and the new, the bustling crowded roads, the tall towers and the Rose brick temples and the Royal Palace.
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Kathmandu's historical past dates back to as early as 900 B.C. and has seen the advent, growth and fall of many dynasties as well as has been witness to the inflow of Buddhism into the country, evident in the city's architectures. You will get to know more about this city of Kathmandu on Allwonderscities.Com
Tourist Attractions:
Kathmandu offers quite a few interesting tourist attraction spots that will appeal to your interests. Some of them are the Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara); Freak Street; Hanuman Dhoka (Old Royal Palace); Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Buddhist Stupas and Pashupatinath Temple and Changu Narayan Temple.
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Transportation:
Tribhuvan Airport is the only airport that connects the city with the rest of the world though getting direct flights or other modes of transportation to the city gets a little difficult. Quite a few transit flights from the Middle East and the European countries or from India takes you to the city. There are buses from India that take you to Kathmandu, but with a change of bus at the Indo-Nepal border. Within the city you can travel in the city buses and to other cities of Nepal via inter-city bus services.
Shopping:
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Kathmandu offers a great variety of shopping opportunities as the city abounds in shops and malls selling handicraft items, hand woven carpets, designer jewelry, beautiful pashmina shawls, woolen clothes, Thangka paintings, Mithila painting, embroidery and wood carvings, metal works, rice paper, ceramics, pottery and stationary.
Hotels:
Accommodation is not at all problematic as you reach Kathmandu. The city has a variety of hotels to choose from according to your budget and taste ranging from top end luxurious hotels to mid range and budget hotels.
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Some of the best hotels for you to sleep in are:
- Le Meridien (Luxury)
- Hotel Yak & Yeti ( Luxury)
- The Blue Star Hotel (Midrange)
- Grand Hotel (Midrange)
- The Garden Hotel (Budget)
- Hotel Aloha (Budget)
Restaurants too like accommodation, can be easily located in Kathmandu thus making dining out, a good recreational opportunity for all visiting the city. The restaurants offer various cuisines from around the world along with the delicious local cuisine. Some of the eating joints you must try out are Bhojan Griha (Nepali); Ghare Kebab (Indian); Yin Yang Restaurant (Thai).
For further information on Kathmandu flip through the pages of Allwonderscities.Com.
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