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Durbar Square   Kathmandu

Durbar Square, Kathmandu

 101 Reviews  On Saturday(19-11-2011) was extremely lucky to get a glimpse of the "Living Child Goddess(Kumari)" at the Kumari Mahal situated in Durbar Square.The "Child Goddess" occasionally comes to the balcony... 

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Bodhnath Stupa   Kathmandu

Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu

 44 Reviews  The stupa at Boudha has been for centuries the most important landmark along the Tibet-Kathmandu trade route and today is in many regards the national symbol for Nepal. The Tibetans call it Chorten... 

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Thamel   Kathmandu

Thamel, Kathmandu

 17 Reviews  Our trek guide, Amrit, also runs Nepali Kitchen with his wife. He meets you in the morning, and takes you to market to buy the ingredients you'll be cooking. Then back to his home in Thamel where his... 

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Pashupatinath   Kathmandu

Pashupatinath, Kathmandu

 38 Reviews  Pashupatinath Shiva Temple (Shiva is Pashupati) is walking distance from Boudha Stupa (or a short taxi ride) and this Hindu temples is the oldest in Kathmandu and is an UNESCO World Heritage Sites and... 

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Mountain Flight   Kathmandu

Mountain Flight, Kathmandu

 20 Reviews  If in Nepal and unable to trek into the Himalayas then the easiest way to view the Mighty Himalayas including Mount Everest is by taking the one hour "Mountain Flight " tours from Kathmandu... 

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Swayambhunath   Kathmandu

Swayambhunath, Kathmandu

 57 Reviews  We walked here from Thamel. Entrance fee was, I think, NPR250. This ancient stupa sits on top of a green hill. This has been a religious site for more than 2500 years. To get to the temple you must... 

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Bhaktapur   Kathmandu

Bhaktapur, Kathmandu

 15 Reviews  Hi, agree with most of your comment and still the same now but they are trying to improve. Few tips, just prepare before hand and fill the visa or arrival form while you are still on the flight (they... 

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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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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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Thamel Area - Kathmandu

by Robmj

Thamel is a popular tourist destination in Kathmandu, specially for the budget travellers. Its full of life and everything you need is here.Its really the place to stay if you backpacking and about to head off on a trek. Its got a huge selection for shopping (cheap mountaneering gear shops, handicrafts, etc) and plenty of cheap hostels, good restaurants and more than enough bars to choose from.Its also a chaotic place full of vendors and touts. Thamel is a good base to explore nearby attractions such the wonderful cities of Patan or bakthapur and of course Durbar Square is only 1km or so away.

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Dubar Square - Kathmandu

by Robmj

Dubar means Palace and this is where the city King's ruled from. Durbar Square is actually three temple filled squares next to the old royal palace. There is an entrance fee (NR300) to Durbar square and more for the old royal palace.There are several temples next to the gateway to the royal palace including Jagannath Mandir and Gopinath Mandir. The next square contains the tall Maju Deval Shiva Temple with its three roofs and steep plinth. Climb up this for good views over the square and surrounding streets. The nearby Navadurga Temple has a famous painted image of Shiva and Parvati gazing out over the square. Nearby is the Kasthamandap - house of wood. Kasthamandap marks the very centre of the city. It gave its name to Kathmandu. The Kumari Bahal (house of the Living Goddess) is nearby.The final square is the Basantapur Square which is filled with stalls of various item. One side of it...

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Pokhara

by Robmj

Pokhara is a bit of a tourist MECCA in Nepal. At the end of a hard trek its a great place to come and relax in. Fully catering to travellers, you will find decent accommodation, good cafes and restaurants, heaps of bars, a Lake (Phewa Tal) to relax on, great views of the Himalaya ranges from the Sarangkot lookout and all the shopping you can manage. Plenty of locals with massage, barber services and internet services. If need more adventure, then a number of operators take white water rafting tours, paragliding, mountain biking, motorcycles, microlight flights or boating on the lake. In fact pretty much whatever you want to do.Of course, if relaxing is your mission, that is well catered for in the town, around the lake, the lookouts, the World Peace Pagoda and treat yourself to the good restaurants and accommodation.

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Annapurna Circuit

by Robmj

Renowed as one of the World's best treks, The Annapurna Circuit provides up to 3 weeks of walking through the Himalayan ranges through a variety of scenery and cultures.A series of small villages provide huge choice for how you can walk the circuit, doing short or longer days with any amount of side trips and detours. This is scenery not to be rushed.Most trekkers will do the trip east to west starting at either Besi Sahar or Bhulbule, both of which can be got to by a days bus trip from Kathmandu. The high point of the circuit is the 5,416 metre Thorung La Pass and you need to acclimatise properly to ensure you can safely make it over. Many people now stop their trek in Jomsom which is around 12 days from the start of the trail. This is because a road was built on the Western side and brings with it bikes and jeeps and lots of dust, we saw very few walkers after Jomsom and exited...

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Q:  I am planning trekking in Nepal during October/November 2012 (first trip to Nepal). My time is flexible - about 20 - 30 days. I am... 

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A: People like you *DO* inspire us! Imagine 68 years old, done Mount Blanc and now enroute Everest. All the best to u and may God give you many more years! 

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