Long before urbanisation transformed the capital, Kathmandu appeared simpler and quieter. Though smartphones didn’t exist back then, tourists and locals captured the city’s past in grainy black-and-white photographs.
In these ever-changing times, the stills from back in the days offer a sight into a world that once existed; moments from history that we often might overlook.
A visual time capsule — Archived Nepal takes you on a journey through decades-old scenes that meaningfully tell and immortalise stories of people and places.
What do these images say to you? Let’s pause and reflect, shall we?
The Kathmandu trolleybus system operated in Nepal’s capital from 28 December 1975 to November 2008. It was the only trolleybus system ever built in the country.
Compiled by Sudipa Mahato. Sudipa is a junior editor with Nepal Connect.