Intro Introducing Kathmandu City Kathmandu is the capital of the kingdom, situated in a valley which is an open air museum of famous sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and are inspiring deities, is a city of inexhaustible historic artistic and cultural interest. Several beautiful and interesting villages and towns surrounding the valley offer ideal destinations for mini treks. The dazzling Himalayan peaks are visible from several points on the mountains around the valley. The capital is quite upto date in terms of comfort and convenience boasting luxury hotels, bars, restaurants, shops and casinos. Transportation is convenient and inexpensive.
Medical service is quite good.
Shoppers may purchase unusual gifts and souvenirs from an interesting assortment of items such as handicrafts, carpets, wooden art works, bronze casting and metal work, thankas, Nepli paper prints and readymade garments. It was built in 1596 out of a single tree by King Laxmi Narashingha Malla. Later on it was changed to Municipality Office during the primership of Bhim Shamsher J.B. Rana on B.S. 1988. During the Primership of Padma Shamsher J.B.Rana a city Municipality board was formed but it could not function and all representative resigned. Municipality Act was passed and Kathmandu City was divided into 18 sectors and 18 members were elected to form the municipality Board on B.S. 2110.