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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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There are many shops in Kathmandu (especially Thamel) and Pokhara where you can buy all your clothing needs for your trip. It is best to shop around, and haggle hard for the best price (there is a lot of competition).It is important though to fit everything before you buy, as the size labeling is not very trustworthy. Anything from hiking boots, scarfs, gloves, windbreakers, jackets, shirts etc Variable
If you are looking to make your souvenir shopping easy while in Nepal, head for Pilgrims books in Kathmandu. They are likely to have everything you need under their one roof. You can find anything from books and maps to paper goods, pashmina, tea, jewellery and all sorts of other things.If your eyes are bigger than your bags, then they will even post things to your home for you to save you carrying it for the duration of your stay in Nepal.Quality is good on everything, and in the books section they have some brilliant titles that are rare or out of print.They have videos and cd's, handicrafts, incense, daily newspapers, and even a restaurant where you can feed and read at the same time.They will take several currencies too incase you run out of rupees. Just depends on how much you want to buy.
Well i have been in pokhara for 15days finally i plan to go back to my country and thought to buy some gifts for friends i have been around 40shops in lake side pokhara, But from heart Hazari arts emporium the quality is very best and the main thing the boss is kind, warm heart and honest when ever other shopkeepers cheated me a lot but i was so upset finnally when i went to Hazari shop i feel in Nepal still there is such honest person alive like hazari. He speaking so good english and taught us lots of good things, So i recomend all the guest who vist nepal dont miss out this shop neat and clean family enivronment Nice Pashmina and Cashmere shawls, hand made Bed Spreads, and other home furnishing goods too. All Handmade products especially in Pashmina ,Cashmere and home furnishing items.
Down jackets and Down Sleeping-Bags represent excellent value, OK the quality is not quite as good as you might find in the “West” But they still keep you Very Warm – the only down-side is that you may well look like a chicken yourself as they do tend to shed a few feathers ;-)If you are only going to use your Down jacket and Down Sleeping-Bag for one trek thay you also have the option of hiring them, Most trekking shops in both Kathmandu and Pokhara hire out trekking gear.You can find an adequate pair of trekking poles for less than $20, My friend bought a pair earlier this year then we trekked Upper Mustang and they survived – she also bought a Chinese “Therma-Rest” copy for about $50 and the quality of that was surprisingly good, it even had a brass valve !! and that also survived the trek.Lots of rip-off “Gortex” equipment – it will keep you dry enough but don’t expect it to breath,...
P G Garments is on the same street as the Kathmandu Guest-House, same side of the road down towards chhetrapati and has a brilliant selection of both Men's and Women's clothing at very reasonable prices, P G Garments also does whole-sale (These are the Guys that manufactured my " Pro-Tector Range" and I am very Please with the outcome of that !!) and also offer an airfreight service too !!Go in and have a browse around -- Looking is Free !!!!Mankaji will be sure to look after your every need2006 -- I was back in this, My Favourite Clothes shop in Thamel on Many occasions this trip -- I bought myself 3 pairs of trousers and 3 shirts -- What better recommendation could I give you ?? -- Happy Travels in Nepal -- RobAnd again in 2007, Still the Best Clothes Shop in Thamel !!I was back at P G Garments again this year (2008) and pleased to report that they are still providing great goods at a...
A Good pharmacy is Chhetrapati Pharmacy on Chhetrapati five ways on the edge of Thamel – a five minute walk from The Kathmandu Guest House – I have used this pharmacy many times over the last 12 years and the pharmacist is both knowledgeable and helpfulFortunately for me I didn’t have the occasion to have to go to Chhetrapati Pharmacy on this my 2008 trip but I did walk past it and am pleased to report that it is still open for business Whatever Drugs you want you can simply buy over the counter in Nepal.However it’s best to be aware that a lot of the drugs on sale are replicas from India, Most of these are fine, But I always take along a broad spectrum antibiotic as well as Flagyl for treatment of Gardia – But this is just my personal choice !!Another thing to do is Always check the dates on whatever you buy, Often cheap out-of-date medication is off-loaded in Nepal but this has never...
Not exactly a shopping tip but I couldn't find a suitable page to put this one on !!??Changing money in Kathmandu -- There are literally 1000's of money changers but my tip would be to try " Fuji Money Changer " on Thamel Chouk, I found P K Bhattachan the manager a good guy to deal with and if you are changing a largish amount of money then they are willing to give you a better rate than advertised -- give them a try !!2006 -- I was back in this, My Favourite Money Changer in Kathmandu and Yes -- He Again gave me a better rate that All of his competitors -- See if he will do the same for you !! -- Happy Travels in Nepal -- RobI was back at Fuji Money Changer again this year (2008) and pleased to report that their exchange rateare still the best that I was able to find in Kathmandu
If you are looking to buy trekking gear, Jackets, Boots, Trousers, Sleeping Bags or whatever then a good place to go is The Panorama Trekking Trade Shop.Situated almost opposite the Thamel House Restaurant, The same side of the road as Pilgrim’s Guesthouse and just down the road in the direction of Durbar Square from it.Friendly Staff, Good Quality Gear, Fair Prices – Give them a go !!I was back at Panorama Trekking Trade again this year (2008) and pleased to report that they are still providing great goods at a fair price
You will notice that outside of most of the hotels in Lakeside, Pokhara, There are a lot of small shops selling bottled water, toilet paper, soft drinks and beer, snacks and sometimes operate a laundry service.Myself, I try and support these little shops by giving them a bit of trade, spreading the little money that I tend to have around a bit. These little shops rely on tourists and often help subsidise a small farm as the one in the photo. Without these small farms Pokhara would loose a lot of its charm.I think it is a case of use them or loose them, to loose them would be a shame so try and buy a few bits and pieces from them would be my advice
If you are looking for a Good Optician in Pokhara then go to “Deep Opticals” in Mahendra Pool,They are a very professional outfit, My friend Helga broke her glasses and took them to “Deep Opticals” and they took the lenses out of the broken frames and re-cut them, then fitted them into new frames, and for less than $10. I also bought a pair of ready specs from them, The quality seems ok and they were only $5.Give them a try
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...
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