History & Culture in Kathmandu

The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

This secluded museum beats the drum for the preservation of Nepal's musical heritage.

This small shrine dedicated to a fish is believed to hold the secrets to this historic market's founding.