Kathmandu, [a] officially the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, [b] is the seat of federal government and the most populous city in Nepal. As of the 2021 Nepal census, [3] there were 845,767 inhabitants living in 105,649 households and approximately 4 million people in …

Bagmati is Nepal's second-most populous province and fifth largest province by area. It is bordered by Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, Gandaki Province to the west, Koshi Province to the east, Madhesh Province and the Indian state of Bihar to the south.

Bagmati Zone (Nepali: बागमती अञ्चल Listen ⓘ Bāgmatī Añcal) was one of the fourteen zones of Nepal until the restoration of zones to Provinces. Its headquarters are Kathmandu.

Jan 7, 2025 · 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.

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.

Nepal's capital is situated in a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and fascinating villages. Hotels, bars and restaurants cater to all budgets. Shops offer handicrafts, carpets and Nepali paper prints. Bus services, taxis and bicycles open up the city.

Nepal’s capital is surrounded by a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square’s monuments, or join mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. Explore shops for exquisite work by local artisans—carpets and paper prints are specialties.

Chamati is a suburb in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Chamati is situated nearby to the suburb Dhungedhara, as well as near Banasthali. Photo: Argenberg, CC BY 4.0. Swayambhu Mahachaitya is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. Photo: Ganesh Paudel, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Bagmati flows past some of Nepal's most iconic spiritual sites like Pashupatinath Temple (a UNESCO world heritage complex), Guhyeshwari Temple, and micro Mini Pashupati shrines through Kathmandu. Further downstream lie Sankhamul Ghat, Teku Dovan, and the holy confluence point with the Sali River drawing ritual bathers.

The Bagmati Zone is home to some of the most popular cities and tourist locations in Nepal, including Kathmandu, the capital city, and Patan, the oldest city in the valley. The zone is also home to the famous Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the world.