The capital city, Kathmandu is enriched with temples more than homes and festivals exceeding the number of days in a year. The whole valley with its seven heritage sites has been enlisted in cultural World Heritage Site list. The place, which blends cultural vigor with modern facilities possible on earth is place liked by tourists been here. The place has more to offer and it is not only administrative capital of the country but to the fullest extend capital of traditional culture and physical resources. Three Durbar Squares - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath and Changunarayan are the places most revered by the Kathmanduities and whole world.

Durbar Square : An atmospheric complex of palaces, courtyards and temples in the heart of the old city. Some of the brick and stone monuments date back to the 12th century and the whole area is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hanuman Dhoka : Constructed by King Pratap Malla in the 17th century, the former Royal Palace is open to the public as a museum of Nepali ceremonial architecture. As well as historic buildings and courtyards, you can view the personal effects of the kings of Nepal. Bodhnath (Baudhanath) Stupa : Topped by a gilded spire and decorated with paintings of the eyes of Buddha, this famous stupa dates back to circa AD600. The 36m- (118ft-) high stupa is an important religious centre for Tibetan refugees and thousands of devotees circumnavigate the monument every day at sunset. Swayambhunath : Perched on a conical hilltop just west of Kathmandu, this revered Buddhist temple offers great views of the city. Swayambhunath is often called the 'Monkey Temple' because of the wild monkeys that crowd the stone stairway to the shrine.

Kathmandu is excellent for shopping because of the wide range of handicrafts available at very reasonable prices. Jewelry, off-the-peg clothing, pashminas, decorative metal plates, khukuri knives, rice paper, pottery, tea, woodcarving, thangkas (colorful traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings of religious subjects) and woolen carpets are ideal souvenirs. Imported luxury items can be found in the shops along New Road and Which Pokhari, close to Durbar Square. Durbar Marg is Kathmandu's most fashionable address with exclusive items for sale. A whole array of spices, dried fruits, pots and textiles can be found in the bazaar between Asan and Indra Chowk. Many visitors will head for Thamel, the tourist district, where bargains can be found in the form of handicrafts, gems, garments and pashminas. A warren of upmarket shops selling clothes, carpets, art and antiques are to be found in the Bahar Mahal Revisited complex, a former Rana palace, near the Singh Durbar government offices in the south east of the city.

In Kathmandu there is one of the best selections of good restaurants in Southeast Asia. There are restaurants that serve Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Mexican. Many places have pizza, pasta, enchilada, pies and cakes. It is possible to get first-class traditional meals. You can often get a good meal at a budget restaurant for less than Rs 200. Many of the best and most expensive restaurants are at the Durbar Marg area and at the most expensive hotels.

The Kathmandu Valley has a mild climate most of the year, situated at an altitude of 4,297ft (1,310m). Summer temperatures range from 67-81°F (19-27°C), and in winter temperatures are between 36 and 68°F (2-20°C). During the rainy monsoon season between June and August, there is an average rainfall of between 7.8-14.7 inches (200-375mm) in Kathmandu. May and June can be very hot and humid until the monsoon rains bring relief. In spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) the temperatures are pleasant with occasional short bursts of rain, while November to February are dry, but can be very cold, especially at night.

Currency in Nepal is Nepalese rupee (NPR).