Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal is bestowed with “City of Glory” fame. It serves as the home to more than half of the population of Nepal. Tourist’s footfall is quite high in this city. Nepal is culturally so diverse that Kathmandu is also known as the living cultural museum of the world! Let’s see some interesting facts about Kathmandu:

1.The city of glory
In earlier times, Kathmandu was known as Kantipur which means the ‘City of Glory.’ The rich cultural heritage and diverse religion do indeed make this city the City of Glory.

2.A lake turned city!
In ancient times Kathmandu Valley was actually a huge lake which was surrounded by the Himalayan mountain range. This huge lake was filled with lotuses floating about. And it has been scientifically proven by geologists. Amazing! Isn’t it?

3.Named after a temple
In ancient times Kathmandu Valley was actually a huge lake which was surrounded by the Himalayan mountain range. This huge lake was filled with lotuses floating about. And it has been scientifically proven by geologists. Amazing! Isn’t it?

4.Kathmandu valley (The world heritage site!)
Kathmandu Valley was given the status of World Heritage Site in 1979 by UNESCO. Before the earthquake of 2015, Kathmandu valley consisted of about 130 significant monuments and pilgrimage sites.

5.I salute the good in you!
In Nepal and Kathmandu, people greet one another by touching both their palms and saying Namaste which means ‘I salute the God in you.’ But modern girls and boys have nowadays started greeting each other in European style.

6.Pashupatinath temple
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most famous and sacred Hindu temples located in Kathmandu. This temple is dedicated to Lord Pashupati (Lord of Animals) who is more popularly known as Lord Shiva. One other interesting fact about Pashupatinath Temple is that only Hindu can enter this temple. If you are non-Hindu then have to enjoy the happenings from the opposite bank of River Bagmati. Also, after the 2015 earthquake when all nearby structures and monuments were turning into dust, Pashupatinath temple stood with only a few cracks in its wall.

7.Durbar square
Durbar Square is the area opposite the old palaces in Kathmandu. There are three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley which are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bakhatpur Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square. All these Durbar squares have been given the status of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Some parts of Durbar Square were severely damaged in the 2015 earthquake, and UNESCO is actively making preparation for its restoration.

8.Ode to Kathmandu
In 1975 Bob Seger wanted to disappear from record business and media. Hence, he wrote a song called Kathmandu where Kathmandu represented a land so far away that no one will be able to find you there.

9.The original descendants
The Newari community of Nepal is considered as the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley. They are considered as the direct descendant of the ethnic and racial group who had ever resided in the two millennium period in the Kathmandu Valley.

10.Kathmandu: The city of celebrities
Kathmandu is covered with heritage monuments and other places of scenic beauty. This is the reason why it is chosen as the backdrop for many movies and TV series. So, you can always find some celebrity around the city of Kathmandu.