Kathmandu is the birthplace or home base for many of Nepal's most notable figures across various fields.
- **Prithvi Narayan Shah:** The 18th-century king who conquered the Kathmandu Valley and unified modern Nepal. - **Binod Chaudhary:** Nepal's first billionaire and head of the CG Corp Global conglomerate. - **Ani Choying Drolma:** A globally renowned Buddhist nun and musician known for her chants and philanthropic work. - **Paras Khadka:** Former captain of the Nepal National Cricket Team who led the country to ODI status. - **Manisha Koirala:** Acclaimed Bollywood actress and author who belongs to the prominent Koirala political family. - **Shrinkhala Khatiwada:** Architect, Miss Nepal 2018, and prominent social activist.
