Narrow street, cramped shops and lots of people - but hey, they all are charm of Thamel. In fact, the very characteristics of the place. Good restaurants and book shops are at every step. Got bothered by street vendors though but we expected it to happen.

Thamel has everything that a tourist in Kathmandu can want (except a quiet night's sleep). There are hundreds of souvenir shops where you can buy affordable knick-knacks. Restaurants of all styles and quality. Budget and upper-class hotels. Nichtclubs and quirky cocktails for when you feel like getting your drink on. Tour and trekking outlets for all your transportation and hiking... More

Lots of shops with different stuff. If you negociate well you can buy nice things there for little money. The whealing and dealing is nice to watch. And if the salesmen get angry your price is to low.

It is a must see in Kathmandu...you can easily interact with people and find many souvenirs...I liked it!

A handy spot to book a trek, eat lots of kinds of western food, and be surrounded by tourists from around the world. A good place to visit but don't stay too long-get out and visit the many sights and sounds of the greater Kathmandu valley.

Crazy shopping, crazy deal, without going to thamel, you haven't been to kathmandu. Highly recommendate!

It's loud, busy and buzzing. Some good shopping to be had but it's not the very best that Kathmandu has to offer.

Thamel is the tourist centre of Kathmandu and all life is here in its narrow, crowded chaos. If you don't mind crowds, motor scooters coming at you from all angles coupled with the constant gentle badgering from shop owners there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants packed into the area. Be prepared to haggle - or to be ripped... More

There is a lot of budget Hotel for F.I.T. Tourist.many many handicraft good's are available on the street no pro blame for x-change Money every where ATM machines.