Kathmandu is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Nepal, lies in the central part of the country. The city is situated in a fertile lowland (the valley of Nepal) in the southern Himalaya ranges, near the confluence of the Bagmati and Vishnumati rivers. It is the mountain kingdoms largest city and its economic, administrative and cultural centre. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters in the bowl-shaped valley in central Nepal surrounded by four major mountains, namely; Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjun and chandragiri. It is inhabited by 671846 (2001) people. A road runs north to khasa, in Tibet, and another road to links Kathmandu with Raxaul, a rail junction in India. points of interest in kathmandu include the ornate royal palace and a Buddhist Temple(1549) in the old palace, rear by is the white-domed Bodnath shrine, revered by Buddhist. The city is the site of Tribhuvan university (1959) and the National Museum of Nepal. Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's traditional culture and arts. This is the place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sight seeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments . Being the capital of Nepal , it offers much services including international airlines, hotels and other facilities. One also enjoys Kathmandu for night life, shopping and of course for the mountains view.
Kathmandu was founded in 723 and was ruled for centuries by the Newar people. It was captured in 1768 by the Gorkhas and became their capital from 1846 to 1950 . The powerful Rana family ruled Nepal from here as hereditary prime ministers. The city was badly damaged in 1934 by an earthquake. The city is know for its many graceful Hindu and Buddhist temples. Katmandu's main industry is tourism.
Kathmandu city consisted of a big lake called "Nagadaha". The lake was surrounded by hill on all side and there was nothing but water in it. In ancient times, a sages called Manjushri came from china to worship the glowing flame of lord Swayambhu from the top of Nagarkot he saw the flames constantly emanating from Swayambhu. Then he cut down the hill between them with his sword to drain out the water of Nagadaha . Then often some years his disciples leaving here.
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