Time Zone |
Asia/Kathmandu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5.75 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is located in the Kathmandu Valley in the southern foothills of the Himalayas, at an altitude of about 1,350 meters above sea level, and is the political, economic and cultural center of Nepal. The 2,000-year-old city is known as the "City of Temples" and is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple) and Pas Patina Temple. The narrow streets, ancient wooden buildings and bustling bazaars of the old town are intertwined with Hinduism, Buddhism and traditional Nivar culture, giving rise to unique arts and crafts. An important gateway for trekking and Himalayan exploration, Kathmandu combines religious sanctity with modern vibrancy and is a starting point for exploring Nepal's natural and human charms.
Located in western Massachusetts, on the banks of the Connecticut River and part of the Springfield metropolitan area, Holyoke was an important hub of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, and is known as the "Paper City" - famous for having housed nearly half of the nation's paper mills in the late 1800's. Today, the city combines industrial history with natural charm, and is home to Mount Tom State Park, which is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. Today, this city combines industrial history and natural charm with Mount Tom State Park, which offers panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, and a downtown with a collection of Victorian-era industrial buildings, including the Holyoke Canal System, which still stands as a testament to the prosperity of water transportation in the days of yore. As a multicultural community, the city retains its history and continues to revitalize itself with traditional events such as the annual Three County Fair and educational institutions such as Holyoke Community College.