KATHMANDU

Kathmandu city is located in the center of the Himalayan Mountains and has an extremely rich history. History of this place comprises Newar people who were the initial inhabitants of the city. The documented history of the city goes back to Kiratis, which is around the seventh century B.C. Initially, Kathmandu city was known by the name was Kantipur, which mainly flourished during the Malla era. It was in the dominance of the Shah dynasty that Kathmandu was made the capital of Nepal.

Kathmandu''''s culture has a unique flavor that leaves all the tourists visiting here spellbound.  The cultural heritage has a rich drapery that is embraced with a metropolitan design, elegant architecture and a very refined culture.  Kathmandu city is a complete epitome of harmony and elegance.

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

The sightseeing of Kathmandu involves admiring the natural beauty and enjoying the amazing tourist destinations here. Most tourists visiting Nepal are here for the reason of adventurous activities such as mountaineering and trekking. Kathmandu city is referred as the open air museum by the tourists as it has more than hundred palaces, shrines, temples and statues. Thamel is the location where most of the travelers visiting Kathmandu want to stay as this place has all, restaurants, bars, hotels, cafes, souvenir shops and internet cafes. Durbar square is a famous destination for the religious travelers as it is full of stunning looking Newari palaces and temples.

Various things that the tourists during their stay at Kathmandu can do include cycling in the markets, visiting the various temples and shrines, doing shopping and most importantly taking up for any of the adventurous activity.

Airlines flying to Kathmandu

Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Dragon Air, Gulf Air provide very cheap air fares to visit Kathmandu

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

A valid passport and visa are required to enter Nepal. Americans arriving without valid passports and the appropriate visa may not be permitted to enter and will be subject to a fine and immediate deportation at the traveler''''s expense.