Nepal City Guide - Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the Capital of Nepal and is main entry point for tourists in Nepal. It is also the nerve center of the country's economy. Tourism accounts for 4% of Nepal's GDP. In 2013, Kathmandu was ranked third among the top 10 travel destinations on the rise in the world by TripAdvisor,and ranked first in Asia.

Nepal is also an old city with rich cultural and religious heritage. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of the local people.