or Khatmandu, a city of Northern Hindustan, capital of the Nepaul country, and the residence of the Goorkhali rajah. It is situated in a romantic valley of Nepaul proper, on the E. bank of the Bishenbutty river, 40 miles S. of the Himalaya Mountains, and about 150 N. of the British possessions. It extends about a mile along the river, and is at its greatest breadth about half a mile; but in general it does not exceed a quarter of a mile. The houses, which are of two, three, and four stories, are of brick, with pent roofs, and have a mean appearance. The streets are narrow and filthy, as in other eastern towns. The temples are almost as numerous as the houses. The greater part are of wood, but several are brick and stone. The Brahminical religion is professed in all these. It possesses an ancient temple dedicated to Boosh, which is highly celebrated among the Tartars, and a great resort of pilgrims. It is built of stone, and consists of three lofty pyramids with two square apartments. It is of great antiquity, having been erected when Nepaul was in possession of the Thibetians. The possession of this temple has been always claimed by the sovereign pontiff, the Dalai Lama, on the ground of its having been in the possession of his predecessors from time immemorial; but in consequence of disputes the Lama's vicar was obliged to retire, and it is now held by a legate of the ruler of Bootan, who is a Booshist. The city has markets supplied with every convenience, and is estimated to contain 50,000 inhabitants. Long. 85. 18. E., Lat. 27. 42. N.