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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.
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:
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.
Travelling to Kathmandu? These are the top carriers to this destination: Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Thai Airways.
This airport is nearly 6 km away from Kathmandu city centre.
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.