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Kathmandu
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The capital and largest city of Nepal.
"Trekkers often fly into Kathmandu before heading up toward Everest base camp."
How to Use Kathmandu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNepal's capital city, sitting in a valley in the Himalayas.
Common pairings
fly into Kathmandu
the streets of Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley
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Etymology
From Nepali, ultimately from Sanskrit words meaning "wood" and "pavilion" — a nod to a temple said to have been built from a single tree.