Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, also known as the city of temples.

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, also known as the city of temples. Kathmandu is and has been the heart of Nepal's history, art, culture, and economics for many years. It has a multiethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist majority. The city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Tourism is an important part of the economy in the city. The city is considered the gateway to the Nepalese Himalayas and is home to several world heritage sites: Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, Changunarayan.