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    It is located in the Kathmandu Valley, a large valley surrounded by hills in the high plateaus in central Nepal, at an altitude of 1,400 metres (4,600 feet). The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, founded in the 2nd century AD.

  3. 22 hours ago · Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. It lies in a hilly region near the confluence of the Baghmati and Vishnumati rivers, at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. It was founded in 723 by Raja Gunakamadeva.

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  4. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, located in the Kathmandu Valley. Surrounded by the Himalayas, and known for its ancient temples, bustling markets, and the iconic Durbar Square.

  5. Kathmandu is not only known for its cultural heritage but also for its breathtaking natural surroundings. The city is nestled in the picturesque Kathmandu Valley, which offers stunning views of lush green hills, terraced fields, and majestic mountains.

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

  7. Oct 21, 2023 · Located at an elevation of approximately 1,400m above sea level, Kathmandu is one of the oldest cities, which was initially known as ‘Kantipur’. Kathmandu is centralized in the Bagmati zone, where other two big cities named Patan and Bhaktapur lie adjacent to it.

  8. May 14, 2024 · Kathmandu is located in the Bagmati Zone. Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. It is also the nerve center of the country's economy. It has the most advanced infrastructure of any urban area in Nepal, and its economy is focused on tourism, which accounted for 3.8% of Nepal's GDP in 1995–96.