Writers from Kathmandu

Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, is a Nepalese politician, structural engineer, and rapper who has been serving as the Prime Minister of Nepal since 2026. He assumed the office following his party's landslide victory in the 2026 general election. At age 35, he is the world's youngest serving state leader. He previously served as the 15th Mayor of Kathmandu from 2022 to 2026, the first independent candidate to hold the position.

Nepali poet (1909-1959)

Nepali author, writer, novelist, poet and lyricist

Nepali poet, lyricist, essayist and literary critic

Nepalese Writer (1937-1993)

Nepal Bhasa poet (1867–1929)

Nepali writer

Nepalese playwright

Nepalese poet (1906–1982)

Nepalese writer (1858–1935)

Nepalese poet

Nepali poet (born 1955)

Nepalese poet

Poet, Novelist, Playwright

Nepalese poet

Nepalese poet and activist

Nepalese poet (1923-2019)