Kathmandu

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Capital of Nepal

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city stands at an elevation of 1,324 metres (4,344 ft) above sea level.

Also known as...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Kathmandu Valley, Khatmandu, City of Temples, Yen, Kasthamandap, Kantipur, Yambu, Katmandu, Cadmendu, Kadmendu, Catmeduour, Catmandir, Katmandou, Katmandir, and Káthmándú

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Everest climbing route delayed

Mount Everest summit attempts are on hold after an unstable ice block blocked the main climbing route.

Nepal says crevasse delays opening of Everest climbing route The Straits Times — Apr 24, 08:26 AM
Ice block stalls hundreds of Everest climbers at base camp The Guardian — Apr 24, 08:06 AM
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp ABC News — Apr 24, 07:39 AM
An ice block near Mount Everest base camp delays climbers AP News — Apr 24, 07:21 AM
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp The Independent — Apr 24, 07:21 AM
Glacier block delays route-setting on Everest The Straits Times — Apr 24, 08:11 AM