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Kageshwari-Manohara
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- A walk along the Manohara River features a great mix of urban bustle and rural tranquility.
- Rent a bicycle to explore the smaller, traditional villages that have been integrated into this municipality.
- The roads can be dusty; a light face mask is often helpful.
- Pay attention to the irregular bus schedules if you want to travel to the center of Kathmandu.
🍽 Food
You will find these Nepalese dumplings at small stalls along the main transit roads.
The traditional lentil dish with rice is available in the local 'Bhojanalayas' (simple eateries).
Try this sweet, ring-shaped rice flour bread in the mornings at the small bakeries.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
In the old village centers of the municipality, there are small markets for fresh vegetables and local spices.
Look out for textiles and knitwear made in the more rural parts of the municipality.
The quieter sections of the river are first-rate for an early morning walk away from traffic.
The agricultural areas in the east of the municipality offer a wide, undisturbed view of the valley.
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Kageshwari-Manohara is a municipality in the eastern part of the Kathmandu Valley, formed by the merger of several former village development committees. It is named after the Kageshwari Temple and the Manohara River that flows through the region. The municipality is a typical peri-urban zone, featuring a mix of rapidly growing residential areas, agricultural lands, and small industrial zones. It is strategically located near Tribhuvan International Airport and along the Araniko Highway. The area is developing quickly but also faces challenges such as unplanned construction and environmental pollution. Culturally, the region is diverse, with a mix of different ethnic groups. The Kageshwari Temple remains an important local pilgrimage center.
- Location: Nepal
- Nearby: Budhanilkantha (4 km)
- Population: ~119.955 (2023)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Apr, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 10 | 17 | 21 | 37 | 89 | 170 | 280 | 238 | 169 | 45 | 3 | 5 |
Geography
Facts
- Along the Manohara River
- Population of over 133,000
- Developing infrastructure
- Includes formerly rural areas
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