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Thamel Area Kathmandu
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!...
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Pilgrim's Books Kathmandu
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...
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Gifts, food, drinks and newspapers are very expensive on the KTM International Airport, the choice is really poor and it's worth to buy and take as much as possible you need for your int'l flight back home.
Good, professional customer service. Polite and very nice owner, who was interested not only in selling some stuff but in my trekking plans in Nepal. He did not try to force me to buy the most expensive equipment but advised me according to my needs, trekking experience and an amount of money I could spend. Everything you need for trekking and stuff you did not think can be essential/important in the mountains.
I usually read a lot about the places before travel. I learned kukris by reading, but I don’t remember my source. It is designed as weapon but also can be used in kitchen. The most important thing that kukri is so beautiful. I thought if I find a kukri, it can be a great gift to my brother. On our last day in Kathmandu, I found some kukri shops in Thamel. There were a few men bargaining for lots of kukris. Their presence made me so unimportant for the vendor but I managed to buy a small, decorated kukri for 350 rupee.I didn't remember where I bought my little one but this store could be it. Kukri $5-$100
I can' remember the name of the shop. The owner is friendly Tibetan who left Tibet about 50 years ago. He sells hand knitted articles knitted by Tibetan women, from yak wool. Jerseys, gloves, scarves, blankets, ponchos with traditional Tibetan patterns.
There are many markets/shops in Kathmandu and Pokhara that sell beautiful thanka paintings.These paintings are done by tibetan refugees and are so intricate, colourful and impressive. They range in different styles, sizes, and qualities. They can take from as little a couple of days up to year to paint and can be the only source of income for many of the refugees. They are a spectacular piece of art to have on your wall or a gift that cannot be surpassed. I bought a thanka in pokhara for $38 austalian dollars which is about 40cmx60cm and is probably one of my most treasured possessions(and i'm a massive whorder). The man who painted it said it took him almost 3 weeks and it is stunning. I was very happy with the price I paid and the man who sold it to me was obviously overjoyed by making the sale. Everybody wins. For a thanka you could spend anything from $5 for a small, quickly...
At Thameel street you can find lot of Art and Montain climbing/hiking equipment; shoes, cloth, bag. Some travel agent at this place also provide hiking tour to HimalayaAround Boudhanat temple, you will find Art store and chepaer than Thameel....:) Phasmeena, rough, art work, chain, singing bowl, stone/metal Budha/Hindus god statue. Bargain, bargain....50%.
There are many great souvenirs to buy in Nepal. Because of the many refugees, you will also be able to buy Tibetan handicrafts and souvenirs.In Thamel, Kathmandu there are endless ros of souvenir shops, as you will find in Bhaktapur and Pokhara. Yak wool productsJewelleryHandmade paperKnitted wearTea depends of how good you can haggle
In Pokhara – if you have a lot of interneting to do then the prices in Pokhara Bazaar are less that ½ of what they are in Lakeside.So as long as you have time, catch the little bus that regularly runs between Lakeside and the centre of Pokhara Bazaar and pop into one of the many outlets there.
Currently there is around 16 hours a day of load shedding and this makes internet access a Right Pain – there are a few internet outlets in Kathmandu that have their own generators, I know there is one on the cross street opposite Hot Breads / Le Bistro, they tend to be a bit more expensive than the normal internet outlets but at least you can communicate with everyone and it still works out at well less that a $ per hour !!
There are many very good bookshops in Kathmandu (mostly Thamel area). The range of books you can buy here is fantastic.Pilgrims in Thamel (almost next to the Kathmandu Guest house) is the largest and most well established English language bookshop in Kathmandu. They have a great selection of books, many on Nepal and the Mountains of the country. Books Varies
Dwarika's Hotel Kathmandu Kathmandu
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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Fishtail Lodge Pokhara
7 Reviews and 111 Opinions Fishtail Lodge is the most beautiful hotel we ever stayed. Even though it is small in size but its...
Club Himalaya Hotel Bhaktapur
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