Businesses

The local economy around Kathmandu's historic monument zones is heavily driven by tourism, hospitality, traditional crafts, and retail. * **Business Districts:** Thamel is the primary commercial and tourist hub, while Durbar Marg offers higher-end retail and corporate offices. * **Local Commerce:** The streets surrounding Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares are lined with traditional artisans, thangka painting schools, metalworkers, and pashmina vendors. * **Corporate Hubs:** Major banks, telecommunications companies, and national corporate headquarters are distributed throughout the greater Kathmandu Valley.