Kathmandu

Kathmandu has served as Nepal’s capital in Bagmati Pradesh since the late 18th century. Set in the Kathmandu Valley, it is crossed by the Bagmati River, a watercourse central to Hindu religious life in Nepal. Durbar Square preserves royal palaces and temples associated with the Malla kings, while the Swayambhunath stupa rises on a hill west of the historic core. At Pashupatinath, on the Bagmati’s banks, cremation ghats and shrines form one of Hinduism’s major sacred precincts. The city’s streets bring together Newar courtyards, markets, monasteries and the everyday intensity of a fast-growing national capital. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Kathmandu and Bagmati Pradesh.

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