Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is also the largest city of Nepal, with a population of around 1 million people. Kathmandu is also the largest city in the Himalayan hill district. Most of the locals speak in Nepali. Kathmandu, also known as City of Temples, because it stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres above sea level in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. Next, the city was the majestic capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and hosts palaces, mansions and gardens of the Nepalese aristocracy. "Nepal Mandala" is the valley historically termed which has been home of Newar culture, a cosmopolitan urban civilization in the Himalayas foothills. The multi-ethnic Buddhist and Hindu making Kathmandu is a center of Nepal's history, art, culture and economy. Traveloka Lifestyle Superapp offers different airlines to choose from including Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Jetstar, Emirates and AirAsia that will give you a trip of a lifetime. The main airport operating in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

When is the best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu

Kathmandu has a very stable weather, where it is relatively dry for the most part. The best period to travel to Kathmandu is from early April to early June and from late September to late October. The temperature always varies from 3 to 29 degrees Celcius. It rarely goes below 1 degrees Celsius or goes above 32 degrees Celcius.

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What are the main airports available in Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

The Tribhuvan International Airport is the main airport operating in Kathmandu - providing various routes for both domestic and international. It is 5 km away from the main city. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 10 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel.

Highlights in Kathmandu

National Museum of Nepal – The National Museum of Nepal is a popular attraction of the capital city of Kathmandu. The museum is also known as a Rashtriya Museum. Next, the museum is represented as a tourist destination and historical symbol for Nepal. The museum also is the largest museum of the country in Nepal. It plays an essential role in national archaeological works and development of museums. The museum has separate galleries dedicated to statues, paintings, murals, coins and weaponry. It has three buildings which consist of Juddha Jayatia Khate Sala, Buddha Art Gallery and the main building which contains natural historical segment (collection of species of animals, butterflies and plants), cultural segment and philatelic segment.

Kasthamandap – Kasthamandap is a three-storied public shelter that included a shrine consecrated to Gorakshanath situated at Maru, Kathmandu, Nepal. There are some myths and stories about the time of the construction of the Kasthamandap Temple have been identified with the recent archeological findings. The latest discovered objects during the excavation here in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake have recommended that the Kasthamandap may have been built in the 7th century during the Lichhavi era. Currently, the team is now carrying out diggings of the Kasthamandap with the financial and technological funding of the National Geographic Society and Art and Humanities Research Council. The structure of the heritage site was found solidly built by using traditional methods.

Thamel – Thamel is a profitable neighborhood located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. It is because the Thamel has been the hub of the tourist industry in Kathmandu for over 40 years, starting from the hippie days when many artists came to Nepal and spent weeks in Thamel. It is the main attraction for tourism inside the Kathmandu valley.

Travel tips to Kathmandu

Keep Your Accommodation Address with You

This might sound ridiculous but it is important nonetheless. We tend to underestimate ourselves and assume we have it all in our heads. It is best to have it with you at all times because when you need a specific direction back, you can refer to it easily. It is best to keep it on paper as well because you will never know when the handy-dandy technology will fail you when you need it the most.

Less is Best when Traveling

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. In order to determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to the consideration if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

Travel Insurance

Be it whether you are traveling domestic or international, it is important to gear yourself up with travel insurance. Traveloka itself provides travel insurance from Chubbs. This is pretty much self-explanatory because you will never expect what could happen when you are abroad. Even if you are traveling domestically, should things go out of your control such as accidents or sickness, you will have the leverage of insurance coverage.

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