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Kathmandu is Nepal's largest city with a population of more than 1.7 million people. It's a busy metropolis that's home to people of varied ethnic groups. The city is chaotic for first-time visitors and the roads are crowded with cars, street vendors and tourists. Despite all that's going on though, you'll come to love the city's wonderful cultural and artistic offerings. Kathmandu is steeped in religious tradition. It defines Nepalese culture, social views and way of life. There are many religious sites that attract thousands of pilgrims every year. Since Kathmandu is a popular tourist spot, you'll be able to discover a myriad of restaurants, bars and cafes that will make your stay comfortable.
This airport is nearly 6 km away from Kathmandu city centre.
Transportation
There's a bus service that connects passengers travelling between the airport and the city centre. In addition to this there are also pre-paid taxis at both passenger terminals. There are no train connections available to the city.
Things to do in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is both magical and mysterious. It's here you'll find hidden temples, vendors selling fragrant marigold flowers, private courtyards full of red chillies and rice plus tiny workshops housing talented craftsmen and traders. You'll come across many sights and sounds as you walk about the busy streets. Some may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but you'll soon get acclimatised to it once you start exploring the city.
Can't wait to wander through the city? Book your air tickets to Kathmandu and keep our list of top attractions in mind:
Head to the impressive Hanuman Dhoka Palace to see royal courtyards and the museum
To find out more about the city's religious connections visit the Seto Machhendranath Temple
Make a stop at Itum Bahal—the largest Buddhist courtyard located in the Old Town
Catch your breath at the city's green lung named Garden of Dreams
Take a walk around Indra Chowk—a busy square full of vendors selling newspapers, produce and Nepalese jewellery
Make a stop at Asan Tole—a fascinating and busy square that serves as a marketplace
Visit the city's most beautiful courtyard on the corner of Durbar and Basantapur Square named Kumari Bahal
Spend an hour at the Tribhuvan Museum to get an insight into King Tribhuvan's life
Check out the great drums at Hanuman Dhoka and make a stop at Kot Square
Take a trip to Kaiser Library to see the collection of stuffed tiger heads and suits of armour on display
Airports in Kathmandu
The Tribhuvan International Airport serves passengers travelling to and from Kathmandu. This airport has 2 terminals–one each for domestic and international air traffic. There's also one terminal for VIP passengers. In addition to this there are 2 to 3 executive lounges for business-class travellers. The airport is well equipped with ATMs and teashops for those who'd like to grab a quick bite. This airport serves as the primary hub for many local and regional Nepalese airlines. It handles more than 3 million passengers per year and offers flights to 30 international destinations mostly in Asia and the Middle East.