About the Kathmandu4.5

Kathmandu is the center of Nepal for beautiful history, art, and culture and economy part. It has an ethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist in the majority. Religious and cultural festivities a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Tourism is a very important part of their economy as the city is the gateway to Nepalese Himalayas.

Kathmandu has numbers of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is a mixture of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. These are lavishly reflected in the many temples, shrines, stupas, monasteries, and palaces.

Kathmandu, Nepal`s capital, is set in a surrounded valley by the Himalayan mountains. The square`s Maju Deval, is a pagoda known as for its steep stairs, is also being rebuilt. The city`s other notable religious sites being rebuilt include Swayambhunath, a Buddhist temple known as the “Monkey Temple” for its main inhabitants, and Boudhanath, a massive Buddhist stupa. Pashupatinath, a Hindu temple dating to the 1400s, survived the earthquake. South of the Bagmati River is the city of Patan, renowned for metalsmithing and other crafts, and home to the Patan Museum, housing Hindu, Buddhist, and Tantric artifacts. Regional food specialties are momos (dumplings), dal bhat (lentils, rice, and vegetables) and Newari buffalo dishes. Best time to visit is between September and November, is said to be the best time to visit Kathmandu. This period between the summers and winters provide some of the best weather conditions.

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