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Visiting Kathmandu, Nepal


Nepal's capital is situated in a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and fascinating villages. Hotels, bars and restaurants cater to all budgets. Shops offer handicrafts, carpets and Nepali paper prints. Bus services, taxis and bicycles open up the city. Trek to see the Monkey Temple, the valley's oldest and most sacred shrine. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square's monuments and temples or with mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel... more » Nepal's capital is situated in a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and fascinating villages. Hotels, bars and restaurants cater to all budgets. Shops offer handicrafts, carpets and Nepali paper prints. Bus services, taxis and bicycles open up the city. Trek to see the Monkey Temple, the valley's oldest and most sacred shrine. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square's monuments and temples or with mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. « less
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Kathmandu Guest House

4 of 5 stars
Corfu Town, Greece
Dec 25, 2009

The stuff was good. We had breakfast which was above average. Clean room. Good service for what u pay. more

Trekking Mart

5 of 5 stars
Delft, The Netherlands
Dec 25, 2009

Travel agencies come in different qualities. Which traveller hasn't had the experience of being left in the cold by a travel agency after the payments had been done? Not so with the good folks of...more

Hotel Encounter

Dec 25, 2009

Hi, I stayed with the a group of ten or so while we worked for a week as volunteers in Kathmandu. I would happily stay there again, Shousan was very helpful and the guys in the restaurant serving us...more

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