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24 Reviews There are many shops in Thamel that sell plain and embroidered pashminas and jackets. Some embroidered jackets are made of wool or wool mixes and some are made of raw silk. This one caught my eye!...
2 Reviews It was our first and only night at Kathmandu and our guide offered us free time before dinner. Either we could split from the group or go with them and see that famous bar in which famous mountaineers...
1 Review Exquisite wood carving has been a speciality of Newar artisans. Around Durbur square in Bhaktapur, you can find street vendors selling what looks like pieces of woodworks from the architectures. Small...
Buddha Tea Shop: Tea in Thamel
Saagar Says: A smallish shop specializing in teas and coffee and packaged spices in Thamel/Chhetrapati - a bit away from the crowds in the central area. A very good...
Unique Money Changer: Staying in Kupondole, Sanepa - Unique
Saagar Says: Unique Money Changer is not particularily Unique, but they are conveniently located near the entrances of Summit and Greenwich hotels in Kupondole. Fast,...
CHAD's FLAG HOUSE: Buy those Curios, Flags and Maps from:
goutammitra Says: This shop is owned by Mr. Chandra Jewan Shahi and the shop is styled and decorated by an elderly English Lady Mrs. Angela Durose from Northern England, who has...
Creative Art Gallery: Paintings - not kitch, at Creative Art Gallery
Saagar Says: A small exhibition/art gallert one level up from the street in Thamel. Doesn't really distinguish itself from many similar shops around there except for the...
Himalayan Map House: Maps and postcards
Saagar Says: If you need trekking maps and overview maps, postcards and some books on geography, the Himalayan Map House down the street from KTM Guest House (near Third...
Teeza: Pashmina shawls, wool garments at Teesa
Saagar Says: I go here to shop shawls and woolen sweaters, scarves, mufflers etc. for fiends and myself. I was never dissatisfied after coming out of this shop. Good...
Nepal Cristal Shop: Shopping for chrystals?
Saagar Says: I put this tip under "art"... It may you like chrystals (mainly quartz) from a geological point of view or a by far more esoteric one; who cares, this shop had...
Jewelers in Yak and Yeti Hotel: Shiny stones
ozalp Says: As a 5 starred hotel, Yak and Yeti has a corridor full of jewelers. Some of them were Muslim and they understood that we were from Turkey (it was a religious...
PierreZA Says: Kathmandu is a great place to shop for clothes. A large variety of clothes can be bought. The alleys around Indra Chowk, between Thamel and Durbar square, have...
Mithila Art.: What Is There to Shop In Kathmandu? -3
goutammitra Says: Mithila Art or Madhubani art is also one of the better buys. Mithila is now located in the State of Bihar, India and is very famous for its typical style of Art...
oceania26 Says: Nepal is known for its pashminas - they are much cheaper than anywhere else in the world.There are many different kinds of pashminas - ranging from poor to...
Nepali Madal ( Drum) & Guitar!: What is there to shop in Kathmandu-5
goutammitra Says: The Nepalese Madal is a unique Drum you can buy for your friends or yourself. It is unique in nature and sounds sweet. Try to hear some Nepalese folk song and...
Potha or Pothi-: What is there to shop in Kathmandu? - 4
goutammitra Says: Once in Nepal, you will always find that Nepalese women are very beautiful and wear colourful dress and simple jewellery. Almost 90% women wear Potha or Pothi (...
New Road Area!!: Kathmandu's Shopping District.
goutammitra Says: Though the city of Kathmandu has shopping malls everywhere but the oldest and the best shopping area remains in New Road. It is very popular with Nepali and...
Hand Embroidered T shirt or Garment.: What is there to shop in Kathmandu? -2
goutammitra Says: You find hand embroidered T shirs or other garments very attractive buy in Kathmandu. This is worth buying and the process takes about half a hour to about an...
Gorkha Khukhuri: What is there to Shop in Kathmandu?
goutammitra Says: Khukuri " National Knife " is also called a Gurkha Knife, Khukuri (Gurkha knife) is used by almost every Nepalese. Every Nepali has at least one khukuri (Gurkha...
Patan Darbar: Good place to buy so many things
leena77 Says: If you are in Kathmandu,then do visit Patan Darbar! The place is very beautiful to watch. Besides that you can get so many small small things in reasonable...
SLLiew Says: I bought brassware, carpet and woodcarvings which were heavy to carry around. Then, I found that these paper made Nepali masks are unique, striking and...
Roggeveen Says: Another nice souvenir to bring from Kathmandu is a singing bowl. The official use is for meditation. If you rub a wooden stick around the edge the bowl...
Staffi Says: In a corner of New Road in Kathmandu, this shop is easy to miss!! It has the best selection of Indian sweets in Nepal, I'm sure!The display counter holds all...
undisputed Says: Antiques,souvienrs like knife,flag can be found in the touristic areas..
shortbutkute Says: Silver, silver and more silver!!! Hand embroidered cloths.
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5 Reviews and 230 Opinions Dwarika's is close to the airport, safe and very good, gives excellent service, has good food and a...
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5 Reviews and 319 Opinions Stayed almost 3 weeks on business in April 2011. The public areas are nice and the rooms are looking...
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1 Review and 293 Opinions In the noises of Thamel area, you'd find Coutyard Hotel very quiet, thanks to it's location and a...
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There are many shops selling the most beautiful woodcarvings. I alway like to take a mask from a far trip. Here in Kathmandu There is plenty of choice. Masks
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Q: Hi I would like to purchase a wooden Nepalese shisha / hookah, any advice when I could be able purchase it ? Please let me...
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Kathmandu The Ancient City - Dream Destination.
Yes finally I could come to Kathmandu. I had life time's experience today. I took that early morning Mountain flight and saw Mt.Everest besides other mountains for one full hour. I shall never be......
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After a long trip, visiting Mongolia, China and Tibet, I was lucky to stay for a few days in Kathmandu before flying back to Europe. We arrived in the Kathmandu Valley after a breathtaking flight...
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Kathmandu (Kantipur) - a royal capital.....still
Kathmandu owes its name from Kasthamandap (aka Pavilion of Wood), the oldest building in the entire valley, constructed around the 12th century, located in the Durbar square. Most of the cultural...
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Mountain Air & Himalayan Culture
Most unforgetable experience for me was taking the Everest flight along the Himalayan range. And then going to the cockpit of the airplane and seeing Mount Everest as close as I can. If you cannot...
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The early evening was cold and dark when we stood outside the airport waiting for our transport to Thamel. After a few minutes we were offered hotels, treks, excursions etc by the many touts around......
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