Kathmandu Tourism

Kathmandu - city of peace, lives true to this description. The city is charming, busy, bustling, serene, alive and asleep - all at once. The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is the most accessible city in the country - it is Nepal's only metropolitan city as well. It doesn't matter what you're in the mood for as a tourist, Kathmandu offers it all. From venturing into the untamed wild in National Parks, going where nature takes you on hikes and trails, setting your senses ablaze with the thriving nightlife and conquering the gushing waters on rafts and kayaks, to rediscovering yourself in the tranquillity of the mountains, detoxifying your system with the fresh air, finding your spirituality and contemplating life, Kathmandu is truly a place and an emotion - all at once. Nestled in the midst of the towering Himalayas, Kathmandu Valley houses the capital city, which is home to more than 1.5 million people. The city is at an altitude of a whopping 1400 metres or 4600 feet, which assures a blissful climate, all year long. Kathmandu, which is derived from the Pahari word for 'wood shelter', is an abode of serenity and tranquillity, with its monasteries, temples and spiritual melting pots. While the natural beauty of the city is more than enough for travellers to throng Kathmandu year after year, what sets it apart from other tourist destinations is the variety it offers - from spiritual awakening to adventure sports.