Photogallery of Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu is not only a beautiful city but also the capital of Nepal. It is situated in the valley with the same name. Without a doubt, Kathmandu is the historical, economic, political, and cultural center of the country. This is a vibrant city that is equally active during the daytime and at night. All local people are incredibly hospitable and often try to sell something to tourists. There are many Buddhist and Hindu temples in Kathmandu. All of them are different in size, so there are large shrines and small street altars that are installed among residential buildings. As local people say, more than ten million gods live in their home city. According to scientists, humans lived in the area of modern Kathmandu already in 2,000 BC. We can learn more about the past of this region from numerous myths and legends. First mentions of Kathmandu in historic records date back to the 4th century when the Licchavis came to this land to establish their dynasty here. They became the rulers of the settlement. The first Buddhist monastery appeared in the area approximately at the same time. It got its name after the valley. The city of Kathmandu was established in 723. At that time, it was the main transit stop between India and Tibet. The city started developing and inviting local painters to decorate numerous temples. The entire valley became the territory of the Gorkha Kingdom in 1768, and Kathmandu became its capital. This is when the first Nepalese style buildings appeared in … Read further