Unfortunately since the beginning of 2000, Kathmandu has experienced political instability which mars its colourful heritage. On 1st June, 2001, Crown Prince Dipendra massacred his immediate family including his father, King Birendra, his mother Queen Aishvarya, his brother and sister and five other relatives. He turned the gun on himself and eventually died two days later; his uncle, King Gyannendra, was crowned king at the palace. The official reason for this massacre is not known however it was publicly known that the King and Queen had disapproved of their son’s choice of bride. The Queen Mother would soon...Read More
Kathmandu History
To discover the history of Kathmandu is really to discover the history of the Newars, who are the main inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley. The foundation of the city dates back to the 12th century AD, during the Malla dynasty. The southern half of old town was where the trade route to Tibet existed. This is where the original settlements of Yambu and Yangala are situated around the confluence of the Bagmati and Vishnumati rivers. Hundreds of thousands of traders and pilgrims passed through this area, often staying at resthouses such as the Kathmandap which would lend its name to the eventual...
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Hotel Shangri-La
There’s a lot to enjoy at this hotel which has a new casino, a fitness centre, bar, Indian...
Radisson Hotel Address: PO Box 2269, Lazimpat Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel:...
Yak and Yeti Hotel Address: GPO Box 1016, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel :...
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
The top end in luxury hotels, this 280 room establishment has
Malla-style architecture and the...
Dwarika Hotel
Address: P.O.Box-459, Battisputali, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (977-1) 4479488/4470770
Hotel Garuda Address: GPO Box 1771, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1...
Fast Facts -Location: Located within the Kathmandu Valley, it stands at an elevation of 1,400 meters (4,600 ft). -Dialing code: country: +997
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Emergency numbers
Police: 100, 4223011
Tourist Police: Bhrikuti Mandap (4247041), Thamel (4700750)
Fire: 101, 4221177
Ambulance: 4521048
Tourist Information Helpdesk: 01-4256909 (Nepal Tourism Board)
Car Breakdown Service: No available number
Highway Patrol: No available number
Telephone Directory Services:
Airport Enquiry: 4113261
Railway Enquiry: No available number
Population: average 1 million Languages: Nepali is the common language of the city. English and Hindu are easily understood by the more educated populous while other languages such as Chinese, French, German, Korean and Hebrew are also moderately understood. Time zone: GMT + 5hrs and 45 min Average January temperatures: 18 °C Average July temperatures: 27 °C Annual rainfall: 1,425.1 mm. ... Read More
When To Go
When to go
There are two distinct seasons in Nepal: the dry season (October to May) and the wet season (June to September). July is considered to be the wettest month of the year. Autumn (September to November) ...
Kids In Tow
What to do with kids in tow?
Very few people travel with their children in Nepal as it has very limited activities for them to ...
Health and Safety
While Kathmandu has the best health care in Nepal, the further you go out into the rural areas the more the standards decline. In some of ...
Muslim Information
