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/Tegucigalpa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Mapulaca is a small, quiet town in the Valle department of western Honduras, about 120 kilometers southwest of the capital city of Tegucigalpa, in the transition zone between the volcanic belt of Central America and the lowlands of the Pacific coast. Surrounded by fertile arable land, this small, agriculturally based town is home to residents who grow corn, beans, and sugarcane, where the traditional farming culture lives on. Despite its small size, Maplaca is becoming a hidden destination for backpackers looking to explore the Honduran countryside, thanks to its simple people and untouched, untouched landscape. The surrounding savanna and scattered hilly landscapes provide natural delights for bird watching and hiking, and are one of the windows to experience Honduras' native culture.