Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is where Nepalis from all over the country have settled into a cultural melting pot. Kathmandu is a city devoted to ancient traditions, but embraces modern technology too. As you view a traditional wooden window frame with a breathtaking carving, an 18th century bronze sculpture or a spiritually uplifted stupa, you will be enchanted by the majesty of centuries long past. Although Kathmandu has grown rapidly over the last decade, its people remain friendly to visitors despite the fast-paced life of a metropolis. There are religious festivals which are a spectacle with chariot processions and masked dancers often possessed by deities.