What is Kathmandu?
[[File:Kathmandu Photo College 2017.jpg|thumb|Clockwise from top: Kathmandu Skyline, Nepalese Parliament Building, [[:en:Ranipokhari|Ranipokhari]], [[:en:Kathmandu Durbar Square|Kathmandu Durbar Square]], [[:en:Pashupatinath Temple|Pashupatinath Temple]] and [[:en:Boudhanath|Boudhanath]]]] [[File:Flag of Kathmandu, Nepal.svg|thumb|250px|The flag of Kathmandu]] '''Kathmandu''' is the [[capital city]] of [[Nepal]]. It is the largest city of [[Nepal]]. The population of the capital city was 856,767 according to the 2021 census. It is a historical city and has many [[temple]]s and [[palace]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wayback Machine|url=https://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/upLoads/2022/01/Final%20Preliminary%20Report%20of%20Census%202021%20Newfinal.pdf|access-date=2023-12-08|website=web.archive.org|archive-date=2022-02-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206104652/https://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/upLoads/2022/01/Final%20Preliminary%20Report%20of%20Census%202021%20Newfinal.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Climate == Kathmandu experiences a subtropical highland climate with distinct seasons. Winters are cool and dry, with temperatures dropping near freezing. Spring is pleasant, marked by mild temperatures and blooming flowers. Summers are warmer with occasional heavy monsoon rains. Autumn offers moderate temperatures and clear skies. The city's elevation at approximately 1,400 meters influences its climate. While temperatures vary, understanding the seasonal patterns is essential for planning activities in this vibrant and culturally rich Nepalese capital. == Culture == Kathmandu is home to several [[international]] and regional [[organization]]s. International [[Buddhist]] [[Meditation]] Center operates in Kathmandu,<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://biblmdkz.ru/articles/j3_4.html |author=Gyan Jyoti Kansakar |title=Culture of Health expands horizons |journal=To Health Via Culture |year=1997 |number=3 |pages=14–19 |issn=0204-3440 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301065344/https://biblmdkz.ru/articles/j3_4.