Kathmandu, the urban heart of the Kathmandu Valley in the Himalayas and the capital of Nepal, has a history dating back 2,000 years.
The city is a magnet that draws many kinds of travellers: those embarking on climbing expeditions, those looking to explore the city’s splendid architecture and those in search of spiritual enlightenment – for the city is home to Hindu, Buddhist and other religious traditions.
Kathmandu was once thought to be the faraway Shangri-La; with its many charms, it’s certainly a strong contender for the designation.
