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The flag of Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is the largest city of Nepal. The population of the capital city was 856,767 according to the 2021 census.
The valley is a cultural and political hub of Nepal. The Kathmandu valley was accorded the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1979. Notable areas Dese Maru Jhya, the only window of its kind in the country Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is an incomplete alphabetical list of notable temples and monuments in Kathmandu Valley.
Culture of Kathmandu. Stone carvings, called Chaityas, seen even in street corners and courtyards. The ancient and refined traditional culture of Kathmandu, for that matter in the whole of Nepal, is an uninterrupted and exceptional meeting of the Hindu and Buddhist ethos practiced by its highly religious people.
The architectural heritage of Kathmandu city is integral to that of the Kathmandu valley since all monuments have evolved over centuries of craftsmanship influenced by Hindu and Buddhist religious practices. The architectural treasure of the Kathmandu valley has been categorized under the well known seven groups of heritage monuments and buildings.
Kathmandu Valley . The cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley is illustrated by seven groups of monuments and buildings which display the full range of historic and artistic achievements for which the Kathmandu Valley is world famous.
In 2013, Kathmandu was ranked third among the top ten upcoming travel destinations in the world by TripAdvisor, and ranked first in Asia. The city is considered the gateway to the Nepal Himalayas and is home to several World Heritage Sites: the Durbar Square, Swayambhu Mahachaitya, Bouddha and Pashupatinath.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Kathmandu, Nepal . Prior to 20th century. 1567 BCE – Kirant rule started. 1000 BCE – Swayambhunath shrine built (approximate date). [1] 723 CE – Kathmandu founded by Raja Gunakamedeva. [2] 1339 – Samasuddhin attacks Nepal and loots lot of jewels. 1480 – Kathmandu becomes independent. [1]
