Very few people travel with their children in Nepal as it has very limited activities…

Located outside the ring road surrounding Kathmandu, this Buddhist temple is considered to be one…

Tel: 4215616 Price: Rs 299 Opening Time: 8am-8pm A white tower in the old town,…

Tall and triple roofed, this temple sits at what once was the site of the…

The busiest square in the city, from dawn to dusk it is crammed with vendors…

A fence enclosed tank, just off Kantipath is said to have been built by King…

Trekking is the most popular tour in Nepal, if that is what you’re after then…

More upper budget than dirt cheap, this place has a wide range of old-fashioned rooms;…

There 22 rooms in the main complex with 2 suite units; all have hot water,…

A small place located in a quiet area on the fringe of Thamel with three…

Smack bang in the centre of Thamel, this establishment has 27 simple but clean rooms;…

This former Rana palace has come a long way from its beginning as the first…

Address: Jyatha, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4250131 Tucked away on the edge of old town, this…

Tel: +9771 4265120 Location: Located in the southern end of Thamel  

Address: Kantipath, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: + 977-1-4227711 An excellent range of books can be found…

Location: Close to Hotel Marsyangdi, Thamel, Kathmandu Tel: +977-1-4700475 One of the best shops in…

Location: Branches in Kupondol and Lazimpath Run by an organisation dedicated to maintaining traditional craft…

It’s ‘craft with a conscience’, supporting a home for destitute women, with three branches in…

Location: Kupondol, Kathmandu This non-for-profit shop is run by a village and stocks a wide…

Location: urbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal Located near the Hotel de I’Annapurna, this fast-food place has…

Location: urbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal Located near the Hotel de I’Annapurna, this fast-food place has…

Location: Thamel, Kathmandu Tel: +9771 4701785 A new cheap cafe in the city, this place…

Location: Kantipath, Kathmandu Tel: +9771 4232263 You’ll find lots of South Indian snacks to choose…

Location: Freak St, Kathmandu A cosy little garden cafe at the Annapurna Lodge, the menu…

Part of a Belgian operated chain of traveller’s cafes, this establishment is part restaurant, part…

One of the first things you’ll discover about this place is the view: Helena’s has…

Held on the 5th day of the bright fortnight either in early November or December,…

There are two chaturdashis every month and this one falls on the new-moon day in…

This festival marks an ekadashi (the 11th day after each new and full moon) which…

This festival takes place in late October or early November; it is the most important…

The biggest annual festival in the country, this party lasts for fifteen days, celebrating the…

The bloodthirsty figure of Bhairab is honoured in this festival which is held on the…

Kathmandu – Nepal

The population of Nepal has an annual growth rate of 2.25% which adds to the…

To discover the history of Kathmandu is really to discover the history of the Newars,…

Unfortunately since the beginning of 2000, Kathmandu has experienced political instability which mars its colourful…

Month      Average High    Average Low January        18 °C                2 °C February       20.2 °C           …

Please note that these public holidays and festivals affect the working hours of government offices…

Always negotiate a price before you get into a rickshaw – they generally cost Rs…

Kathmandu’s international airport is the Tribhuvan Airport. Getting to Kathmandu is easy, both the international…

Given the density and craziness of the traffic in Kathmandu, not to mention the poor…

The taxis in Kathmandu are reasonable with fares starting at Rs 10 then increasing by…

Buses, while cheap, are incredibly crowded and cover a limited number of places in the…

While Kathmandu has the best health care in Nepal, the further you go out into…