Kathmandu

Kathmandu is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,314 metres. Kathmandu is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include East Kathmandu and Narayanhiti Palace Museum.

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covers the eastern fringes of , including Boudhanath, also known as Boudha. It is home to one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world, built during the 5th century AD.

Museum
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The is a public museum in , located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to . The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution.

Aerodrome
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is an international airport located in , , . It has a tabletop runway, a domestic terminal and an international terminal. is situated 3½ km southeast of Kathmandu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kathmandu and West Kathmandu.

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is the largest city and capital of , and the namesake of the . Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, is a fast-growing spot catering to a wide range of holiday types and budgets.

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covers the backpacker areas of Thamel, Swayambhu, Durbar Square, and Freak Street in . It is a maze of alleys crammed with handicraft shops, guest houses, and cafés.

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is the heart of . It covers Ratna Park, the former palace and New Road, and is home to a number of luxury hotels and the embassy quarter.

Kathmandu

Latitude
27.7081° or 27° 42′ 29″ north
Longitude
85.3276° or 85° 19′ 39″ east
Elevation
1,314 metres (4,311 feet)
Open location code
7MV7P85H+62
Geo­Names ID
12096301
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