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Radisson Hotel Kathmandu

Lazimpat, PO Box 2269, Kathmandu Nepal

Reservations: US/Canada Toll-free +1 800-395-7046
Asia Toll-free +1 800-3333-3333

Telephone: (977-1) 441 1818 Fax: (977-1) 441 1720

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Patan Durbar Square

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Travel to Kathmandu in Style at the Radisson

Located in the heart of the city, the Radisson is adjacent to the Royal Palace and minutes away from many Kathmandu tourist attractions, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Hanuman Dhoka. Whether your travel to Kathmandu involves relaxation or business, Radisson is the ideal place to stay. Our hotel is only nine kilometers from Tribhuvan International Airport.

The Radisson is near many Kathmandu tourist attractions:

Bhaktapur Durbar Square (11.8 km)
Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, this square contains a royal palace and many temples constructed in the traditional pagoda style. The golden gate entrance is one of the city's most beautiful architectural structures.
Bouddhanath (5.8 km)
Bouddhanath stupa, (also known as Khasti Chitya) is one of the oldest, largest stupas in the Nepal. A well-known Buddhist pilgrimage location, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural site.
Changu Narayan Temple (10.5)
This double-roofed temple is said to be the oldest Vishnu temple in Kathmandu Valley. The original temple was built in the 4th century and the present pagoda-style temple was rebuilt in 1702 after it was destroyed by fire.
Hanuman Dhoka (2.3)
Hanuman Dhoka (Hanuman Gate) is the social, religious and urban focal point of Kathmandu. The square is the complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that were built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla kings of Nepal.
Pashupatinath (3.1 km)
Pashupatinath Temple, regarded as the most sacred temple of Lord Shiva, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition.
Thamel (1.7 km)
One of the most popular Kathmandu tourist attractions, Thamel is a great shopping spot that also offers tourism information and currency exchange. Live music playing in most of the bars and restaurants makes for a lively atmosphere.

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) - 9 km from hotel

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About Kathmandu

Legend has it that the Kathmandu Valley once lay submerged beneath an ancient lake and was made habitable when Bodhisattva Manjushri drained it with a sword blow to the surrounding mountains. True or not, the protected valley, which also shelters the age-old cities of Patan and Bhaktapur, serves as Nepal's center for culture, government, and tourism. Trade, in fact, fashioned Kathmandu, since the city bridged commercial routes between Tibet, northern India, and other eastern lands. Known in olden days as Kantipur, the city's present name refers to a still-extant wooden pagoda built in the 12th century. Malla kings, rulers from the 13th to 18th centuries, brought Kathmandu its highest prosperity and glory. They also initiated the city's greatest period of building, which gave rise to the stunning civic and religious structures around Durbar Square. In 1769, the Shah dynasty unified the nation's various city-states and took control of Nepal, designating Kathmandu the capital. The country was declared a democracy in 1989, although recent instabilities, especially in the aftermath of the royal family's murder in 2001, are symptomatic of changing politics. Within the city proper are a wealth of antiquities, shrines, and historic architecture, which evoke mesmerized awe from western visitors. Unmissable sites include the Swayambhunath and Boudhanath stupas (imposing shrines for Buddhist relics that are frequented by pilgrims), Hanuman Dhoka (the old palace), Pashupatinath Temple (a Hindu religious complex not open to visitors), and the Patan Museum (a repository for art and artifacts just across the river from Kathmandu). Freak Street (an affectionate name for Jochne Street), in the 60s and 70s, attracted flower children and expatriates seeking eastern enlightenment; it remains a popular destination. Newer, and favored by tourists, is Thamel, a stylish district north of Durbar Square that offers shopping, hotels, and restaurants. Kathmandu also serves as the locus for tours throughout Nepal, whether they move north into the Himalayas or south into the country's jungles. The city's melting pot of cultures and traditions also gives rise to elaborate holidays and religious events, which are celebrated with fanfare, spectacle, and passion. These festivals grant a window into the lush beauty and allure of Kathmandu, which, although no longer pristine, otherworldly, and set apart from the rest of the civilized world, wears its grandeur and mystery with easy grace and humble self-assurance.