Kathmandu
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Introduction
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city in Nepal. With a population of 700,000, it is the most modern city in the country - which isn't necessarily saying much. In Kathmandu, modern development encounters a laid-back, devoutly Hindu society.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Durbar Square
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the heart of the city. The square is packed with temples, but its two most famous features are Hanuman Dhoka, the old royal palace, and Kasthamandap, the wooden house from which Kathmandu takes its name.
Events and Festivals
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Getting There
By Plane
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. Nepal Airlines, the national airline, serves flights to Hong Kong, Osaka, Shanghai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi and Dubai.
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By Car
By Bus
Travel Agents
- Travel Link Services is located at G.P.O. Box 9057 Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, Phone: 977-1- 42 63 618, 42 64 969, Email: loktravel@yahoo.com. Is a travel agent that can help arrange trips to Lhasa in Tibet.
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