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Garden of Dreams

Thamel, Kathmandu 977-, Nepal
Ranked #5 of 55 attractions in Kathmandu
4.5 of 5 stars 161 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: The Garden of Dreams, a neo classical historical garden, is situated in the midst of Kathmandu city, Nepal. The Garden's design has much in common...... more » Owner description: The Garden of Dreams, a neo classical historical garden, is situated in the midst of Kathmandu city, Nepal. The Garden's design has much in common with formal European gardens: paved perimeter paths, punctuated by pavilions, trellises, and various planting areas, surrounded by a sunken flower garden with a large pond at its center. It is an architectural landscape that encourages the visitor to stroll around and discover the Garden's treasures from many different vantage points. « less
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

a lovely place to spend some chill out time after a day in the chaos of Kathmandu. More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I came to the Garden during the strikes in May 2012, as all the shops and restaurants were closed. I'm so glad I did! the Garden is quiet and seems far removed from the sensory overload of Thamel. One could spend all day drinking masala tea and browsing the beds of flowers here! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The gardens are a welcome respite from the busy city. The flower gardens are lovely to look at, here, one can have a short stroll, or sit and read a book, meet with friends, or have a coffee or all of these. It is such an unexpected treat in the middle of such a busy place. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

A 10 minute walk from Thamel along Tridevi Marg will bring you to the peace and tranquility of The Garden. I discovered what was behind this wall 30 years ago and would often come and wander around in the overgrown garden admiring the surprises being choked by weeds, watching a million bats hanging in the big tree. The Austrian Govt.... More

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Tweed Heads-Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The garden od Dreams was an oasis in chaos. Once you stepped into the garden the craziness of the streets outside disappeared. It was very much old Colonial English style architecture and lovely to see these places still exist. The food was good but a bit pricey but the service was A La Carte so that was fair.The plant life... More

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Montana
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

No other place can compare to the beautifully restored garden right next to Thamel. The food is expensive and yes, there is an entrance fee, but it is worth the visit. Make sure to visit the bathrooms in the restaurant. Their elegant old fixtures and black and white tile are special. In the fall when it is cool, plop down... More

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Rio de Janeiro
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Hyped here on TA, but actually a nice but rather small city garden that makes a welcome escape from the city noise and chaos, but as a park or garden has not so much to offer. More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

very beautiful and peaceful garden. It is nice spending some time there away from hustle and bustle of Kathmandu centre. The coffee shop there was expensive though. More

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London, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

When inside the garden, you could be a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Thamel. Peace and quiet, beautiful flowers and trees, calming water features and a fantastic cafe, combine to make you relax. More

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Dhaka City, Bangladesh
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The garden itself is very nice, and can be a great break from Thamel, however the Cafe there serves really boring and expensive food. Go for the garden and maybe coffee, but visit some of the much more exciting restaurants and cafes in Thamel for food. More

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