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Durbar Square   Kathmandu

Durbar Square, Kathmandu

 102 Reviews  Durbar Square contains a series of palaces, courtyards and temples with quadrangles in between them. There is spectacular architecture by the Newari artists and craftsmen. The first palace was built... 

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Bodhnath Stupa   Kathmandu

Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu

 45 Reviews  Walk round the white Bodhnath stupa and notice the beautiful buildings that encircle it. You can get there by renting a bike as it's around 10 kms from the city centre. There are more than 50 Tibetan... 

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Mountain Flight   Kathmandu

Mountain Flight, Kathmandu

 21 Reviews  This flight is totally worth it!! I think we paid 140 USD and we used Yeti Airlines. Our tour company, www.adventurediscoverytreks.com, booked everything for us and we are so glad we decided to do... 

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Thamel   Kathmandu

Thamel, Kathmandu

 19 Reviews  Thamel is where the vast majority of travellers stay in Kathmandu these days. It has replaced the famous freak street as the main hangout for backpackers and these days it's full of cafes,... 

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Pashupatinath   Kathmandu

Pashupatinath, Kathmandu

 40 Reviews  If you are lucky enough to be in Kathmandu when during a religious festival at Pashiptinath it will be an excellent time to get some good photographs of the Holy Men who will congregate there. None of... 

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Swayambhunath   Kathmandu

Swayambhunath, Kathmandu

 58 Reviews  SWAYAMBUNATH is a pleasant walk from the Thamel area, shouldn't take longer than 2 hours or better still, rent a bike. Beggars congregate on the 365 steps leading up to the temple so have a few small... 

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Bhaktapur   Kathmandu

Bhaktapur, Kathmandu

 16 Reviews  Bhaktapur is an ancient city outside Kathmandu that is famous for how well it is preserved. It is a great example of ancient architecture that uses terra cotta brick and wood. Even the streets are... 

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Kathmandu area   Kathmandu

Kathmandu area, Kathmandu

 34 Reviews  I have recently finished volunteering at a orphanage in Kathmandu and i would like to recommend the experience to anyone wanting to volunteer in Nepal. The small orphanage called CHEF(Child Helping... 

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Tibetan Refugee Camp   Kathmandu

Tibetan Refugee Camp, Kathmandu

 3 Reviews  Have not been to Tibet and so decided to visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Many of these refugees crossed the border into Nepal from Tibet when the Dalai Lama fled from the Red Chinese army. The Dalai... 

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Bodhnath, The Back way in

by into-thin-air

As with most historical sights in and around Kathmandu, you now have to pay to enter Bodhnath, But if like me you have walked down from Kopan Monastery, you will enter the Stupa through the “Back Way” and when coming this way there is No Charge !!Not that I mind paying to visit ancient sites, Just in Nepal you do wonder where the money ends up !!There is now a pay booth on the back way in – But if you go around a little further there are still a couple of allies that access the Stupa with no pay booths so you can still get in for free, it just takes a little more doing now ;-)

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A Taste of Real Nepalese History

by leon.partsi

Walking through this place, you feel like you're on another planet. It is the kind of place that you only see on National Geographic. It's a real piece of history, and if like most tourists here you are not from the east, this is history the type of which you know nothing about.You can't avoid this place for a real taste of what it means to be Nepali. The street stalls around the temple are also the best places in town to find traditional nepali games like Bagh-Chal and paintings like Thankas.Google either one and prepare to have your mind blown.

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Bungy Jumping Madness

by leon.partsi

The Last Resort, which is a hotel built around a bungy jump, is probably the most adrenaline filled activity you can do in Kathmandu. It's technically 3 hours drive out of Kathmandu, but you can choose a package which is either a day trip or includes a stay at the resort overnight.The jump is off a static bridge which looks not at all sturdy, and the fall is 160m, or probably the 3rd highest in the world. Higher than any in New Zealand, which made up the sport anyway. To get higher than this you are jumping from Victoria Falls in Africa or Verzasca Dam in Switzerland.Costs $90 first jump, $25 per jump after that. There are also swings and abseiling. You can buy video for $25.

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Get Lost in Kathmandu

by ozpaul

It was really fascinating just wandering around the streets of Kathmandu. It has been 20 years since my last visit to the country and I was amazed at all the changes - but also at all the things that were still there.

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Possible 7 day schedule with short trek

by into-thin-air

Day 1 – Arrive Kathmandu, settle into hotel, Pop into your agents. Meet your guide / porter/guide and get him to take you on a visit Durbar Square so as to asses his suitability.Day 2 –Tourist bus to Pokhara, then taxi to Phidi and trek to Dhampus for your overnight.Day 3 – Trek to Ghandruk Day 4 - Trek down to Naya Pul and bus back to PokharaDay 5 – Sightseeing / Relaxing in PokharaDay 6 – Morning flight back to Kathmandu and overnight at Bhaktapur.Day 7 – Visit Bodnath and Pashupatinath, afternoon shopping in KathmanduDay 8 – Swayambhunath and taxi to airport for your flight home(Trek can easily be followed on the downloadable map in link) If you can fit a Buddha Air Mountain flight in when you are in Kathmandu – perhaps on your last day, and see Everest then this is also a Great IdeaGood Luck and Happy TravelsRob

Baudhanath

by Maria81

My travels to Baudhanath:I've visited Baudhanath several times on each of my two trips to Nepal - in May 2010 and later in September - October 2011.Things to do in Baudhanath:The Baudhanath area is dominated by the huge stupa - said to have been built to house a relic of Buddha himself. So a visit to the stupa, and maybe a kora or three - is a must. Baudhanath is also very much worth a visit as it's one of the few places - alongside Dharamsala in India - which allow a glimpse of what Tibet would have been like outside of China's rule. Shop for Tibetan souvenirs, visit some of the 40+ monasteries surrounding the stupa as well as located along the nearby streets, take a course in yoga, meditation, Tibetan language, sand mandala making, traditional Tibetan music - anything Buddhism- and Tibet-related that you can think of. Have a meal at one of the rooftop cafes overlooking the hustle and...

Alternative suggested itinerary for a 9 day sights

by into-thin-air

Day 1 – arrive Kathmandu, settle into hotel and depending on what time you arrive, maybe visit Durbar Square.Day 2 – arrange a 2 night / 3 day package to visit Chitwan Nation Park including onward transport to Pokhara at HMA, then hire a taxi to visit Pashupatinath and then onto Bodnath, take lunch in one of the roof top cafes overlooking the Stupa and then onto Swayambhunath, Day 3 depart on the early morning tourist bus for Sauraha, arrive there for late lunch then afternoon activates, maybe a bird watching walk and evening cultural programme.Day 4 Full day of activities in Royal Chitwan Nation Park, Dugout Canoe trip, walk inside the national park, then lunch followed by an elephant ride and visit to the elephant breading farm.Day 5 depart Sauraha for Pokhara, arrive Pokhara for late lunch and afternoon relaxingDay 6 – Catch a boat over Fewa Tal and then do the short trek to The Peace...

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How easy to join a trekking group in KTM?

by earthflyer

You should have no problem finding a group to join, since the majority of people to Nepal want to go to EBC or Annapurna. Always ask the Agency as they have many people on their books who want to trek, The question is how many people do you want to trek with. I got luck with my tour as the people I joined where a hushband and wife who wanted just two extra people to join. but I saw many large tours about which I am glad I never joined.So whatever agancy you go to ask how large the tour is before booking, don't forget if their is 16 people in the group then the tour will be double the size with the sherpa's added.If you can gather a few travellers in Kathmandu who want do the trek then all go together and arrange a trek with an agency and work something out.either way you will get on a trek somewhere.

Suggested 7 night none trekking itinerary

by into-thin-air

The First thing that I would Strongly “Advise” is to get back to Kathmandu at Least 24 hours before your international flight departs as delays on the roads / internal flights are very common in Nepal and you wouldn’t want to miss your flight homeArrive Kathmandu and settle into your chosen hotel – Depending on what time your flight arrives then maybe a little sightseeing at Durbar Square or Swayambhunath.Start off on your first full day with a Tourist bus from Kathmandu to the put in point on the Trisuli River and ½ days scenic raftingFrom there onto Chitwan for a 2 night package (Usually a package that includes transportation from either Kathmandu or Pokhara by Tourist Bus and Includes accommodation with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as well as All your activities (National Park Entrance fee, Elephant Ride, Dug Out Canoe Trip, Jungle Walk, Cultural Show, Bird watching / Village Walk etc)...

Sarangkot Lookout

by Robmj

Sarangkot is an amazing hill lookout point only a few kms from Pokhara.From the lookout, you get stunning views over the Himalayan ranges including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Machhapuchhare (6,997m) and Annapurna II (7,937m).Machhapuchhare is a sacred mountain and has never been climbed as its forbidden to do so. This mountain is a perfect pyramid shape and is also known as the fishtail.Most people visit at dawn or dusk. We visited in April and at this time of the year it seemed the only way to see was at 5.30am and views only lasted half an hour before the dun rose and heat haze came in. I believe just after the Monsoon is the best viewing time here.A taxi from down town Pokhara will be around 500 rupee and only take 20 mins and another 20 mins to walk to the top of the hill. There are a number of shopkeepers about 5mins from the carpark who have set up viewing points but you will be under...

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Q:  A Senior couple intends to do Columbo,Sri Lanka to Goa over land in February then fly to Katmandu for a 5 days light Trek..should... 

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A: The later you leave it the better the weather will be. It can be real cold in February but you just interested in a very short trek, allow a day to get ur permit 

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