City Overview & History
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Kathmandu History
To discover the history of Kathmandu is really to discover the history of the Newars,…
Kathmandu Today
Unfortunately since the beginning of 2000, Kathmandu has experienced political instability which mars its colourful…
Public Holidays
Please note that these public holidays and festivals affect the working hours of government offices…
Places to Visit
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What to do with kids in tow?
Very few people travel with their children in Nepal as it has very limited activities…
Swayambhunath
Located outside the ring road surrounding Kathmandu, this Buddhist temple is considered to be one…
Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara)
Tel: 4215616 Price: Rs 299 Opening Time: 8am-8pm A white tower in the old town,…
Jaisi Deval Temple
Tall and triple roofed, this temple sits at what once was the site of the…
Shopping
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Mandala Book Print
Address: Kantipath, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: + 977-1-4227711 An excellent range of books can be found…
The Paper Park
Location: Close to Hotel Marsyangdi, Thamel, Kathmandu Tel: +977-1-4700475 One of the best shops in…
Sana Hastakala
Location: Branches in Kupondol and Lazimpath Run by an organisation dedicated to maintaining traditional craft…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
While Kathmandu has the best health care in Nepal, the further you go out into…
Restaurants
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Kathmandu – Neerralla
Location: urbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal Located near the Hotel de I’Annapurna, this fast-food place has…
Dudh Sagar
Location: Kantipath, Kathmandu Tel: +9771 4232263 You’ll find lots of South Indian snacks to choose…
Diyalo Restaurant
Location: Freak St, Kathmandu A cosy little garden cafe at the Annapurna Lodge, the menu…
Via Via Cafe
Part of a Belgian operated chain of traveller’s cafes, this establishment is part restaurant, part…
Halal Restaurants
Kathmandu – Neerralla
Location: urbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal Located near the Hotel de I’Annapurna, this fast-food place has…
Festivals
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Sita Bibaha Panchami
Held on the 5th day of the bright fortnight either in early November or December,…
Bala Chaturdashi
There are two chaturdashis every month and this one falls on the new-moon day in…
Haribodhini Ekadashi
This festival marks an ekadashi (the 11th day after each new and full moon) which…
Pachali Bhairab Jatra
The bloodthirsty figure of Bhairab is honoured in this festival which is held on the…
Hotels
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Hotel Tashi Dhargey
More upper budget than dirt cheap, this place has a wide range of old-fashioned rooms;…
Kathmandu Garden House
A small place located in a quiet area on the fringe of Thamel with three…
Hotel Potala
Smack bang in the centre of Thamel, this establishment has 27 simple but clean rooms;…
Kathmandu Guest House
This former Rana palace has come a long way from its beginning as the first…
Astoria Hotel
Address: Jyatha, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4250131 Tucked away on the edge of old town, this…
Transportation - Getting Around
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Cycle/Rickshaw
Always negotiate a price before you get into a rickshaw – they generally cost Rs…
From the airport
Kathmandu’s international airport is the Tribhuvan Airport. Getting to Kathmandu is easy, both the international…
Car for hire
Given the density and craziness of the traffic in Kathmandu, not to mention the poor…
Masjids
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Kashmiri Masjid
Location: Dunbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 0097-98415373657 The largest mosque in the city, it was…
Organized Tours
Organized Tours
Trekking is the most popular tour in Nepal, if that is what you’re after then…
