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The facts about Kathmandu introduce the foreign travelers with the various aspects of this picturesque city. The travelers should equip themselves with the important facts about Kathmundu before embarking on Kathmundu travel. The international tourists will find the Facts about Kathmundu extremely beneficial.

The travelers who arrive at Kathmandu require a passport which is valid for three months and a visa as well . But if you are coming from India then you do not require a visa. One of the important travel facts about Kathmandu is that you can get a tourist visa on arrival if you intend to stay for a maximum of 30 days.

Historical facts about Kathmandu

King Gun Kamdev founded Kathmandu in 723 AD in a region which was earlier a lake. Due to efforts of a Buddhist deity, Manjushri, an outlet was made in the hill which was located in the south. Ultimately the waters of the lake drained and the region was suitable for setting of a town. It is believed that Kathmandu is named after Kastha- Mandap or a Pagoda built on the orders of King Laxmi Narashingha Malla. This Kastha- Mandap or temple of wood was actually created from a single tree.

Geographical Facts about Kathmandu

Nepal is bordered on all sides by land and is ensconced between India and China. Kathmandu is nestled in the south eastern part of Nepal.

Demographical facts about Kathmandu

In the capital city of Nepal there are people belonging to different ethnic groups like Newars, Indians, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Bhotias, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas. The people here are mostly Hindus who comprise 90% of the total population and others include Buddhist and Muslim.

Fast Facts about Kathmandu

Nepali rupee is the currency of Nepal. As the country faces shortage of hard currency travelers arriving from other countries are required to pay for the airline tickets in their country’s currency.

Credit cards such as American Express, MasterCard, and Visa are widely accepted in restaurants, hotels and shops. You can also use travelers’ checks at the major hotels.

Some of the important numbers in case of emergency are Police: 100, Fire: 102 and Tourist police: 247041

The time zone of Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Greenwich.

Business hours in Kathmandu are from 10 am -6pm and the business establishments and shops are open from Sunday-Friday though you will find the government offices closed on Fridays.