Nepal /Kathmandu /Kathmandu

Kathmandu, a metropolitan city in Nepal is the largest city in the country. In the 60’s it was a paradise for the hippies, but today there is a considerable change. You will find the city develop into the modern era of concrete and traffic pollution. You can still enjoy a walk in the back street that reveals the amazing cultural and artistic heritages that are hidden in the temples. Still when you walk ahead you will come across court yards full of rice and drying chilies. Tourist visits this beautiful city from all over the world. Spending a week in this city will allow you to enjoy the lemon cheese cake, western music and internet cafes. You can also visit Lalitpur and Bhaktapur which are very close by and some of the other smaller towns. The city is the urban core of the Katmandu Valley. It is the gateway to Nepal tourism and is considered as the Nerve center of the country’s economy.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Temples, monastery and its Cultural Heritage.

Time Zone: UTC + 5:45 Hours.

Pincode: 44600.

STD Code: 977.

Info Website: kathmandu.gov.np

Best Time to Visit:  September to November and from February to April.

HistoryEdit

Kathmandu’s history dates back to 2000 years. Most of the people follow Hinduism and Buddhism. There are people who follow other religion also live in this city making it a cosmopolitan city. The local people speak English and Nepali. You will never feel out of place in Kathmandu. Stay here even for a short holiday to enjoy the warmth of the people here.

Places to VisitAdd

Kathmandu Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Katmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport is the largest and only international airport in Nepal. Most flights to Kathmandu arrive via Delhi, Dhaka, or Bangkok, and of the remaining only a few originate from outside Asia.

By Train : There are no direct trains to Kathmandu but you can travel from Mumbai to Delhi/or Gorakhpur by train. Then you have to continue the onward journey by bus or a chauffeur driven car.

By BUS : Kathmandu has frequent and cheap bus service to nearly all parts of Nepal, unfortunately due to poor roads and frequent delays the buses are some of the slowest and least comfortable.

By Taxi : Kathmandu is well connected by a road network and national Highway . The tourist can reach to Kathmandu by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Hotel ; Kathmandu, Nepal.; Ph – 977 1-4491234 ; Facilities – Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,Laundry ,Parking ,24-Hour Security ,Concierge.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Yak and Yeti ; Durbar Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal.; Ph – 977 1-4248999 ; Facilities – Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Laundry ,Parking ,24-Hour Security ,Concierge.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Dwarika’s Hotel ; Battisputali,Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. ; Ph – 977 1-4273999 ; Facilities – Shopping ,Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Air conditioning ,Laundry ,Parking ,24-Hour Security ,Banquet facilities ,Doctor on call.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Hotel Goodwill ; Sinchahity, Lalitpur, Nepal, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. ; Ph – 977 1-5544520 ; Facilities – Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Air conditioning ,Laundry ,Parking ,24-Hour Security ,Concierge ,Banquet facilities ,Doctor on call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Thamel House Restaurant ;  Bhagawati Bahal | Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal ; M –  977 1 4410388 ; Food Serve :  Indian.

• Alchemy Pizzeria & Authentic Italian Restaurant ;  Thamel, Infront of J.P School, Kathmandu. ; M –  4218472 ; Food Serve :  Italian.

• Alice Restaurant ;  Gairidhara, Kathmandu, ; M –  4429207 ; Food Serve :  Japanese, Thakali, Chinese, Continental.

Must Eat FoodAdd

• Nepali Food –  Baithak Restaurant ; Maiti Ghar, Babarmahal Revisited, Kathmandu. ; Ph/M –  4267346, 4261490 ; Cost –  N.A. ; Famous for – Sukuti, Momo, Buffalo momos.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

• Trekking ; Outshine Adventure Pvt. Ltd, Saath Ghumti Marga, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. ; Cost – N.A. ; Visiting Time –  N.A. ; Closed Time :  N.A.

Must ShopAdd

• Clothing ; People’s Plaza ;  Pako, New Road, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. ; Ph/M:  977 980-3007006.
• Carpets and Rugs (silk and wool carpets) ; Patan Karnali Carpet Industries ;  Jorpati-Sankhu Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. ; Ph/M:  977 1-4910301.
• Pashmina or Cashmere shawl ; Classic Cashmere Art Pvt. Ltd ;  G. P. O. Box: 25087Kathmandu, Nepal. ; Ph/M:  977-98510-94398.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Irish Pub ; Narshing Chowk, Thamel, Kathmandu. ; Ph/M: N.A. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
• Rum Doodle ; Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. ; Ph/M: 977-1-414336 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
• Galaxy Discotheque ; The Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. ; Ph/M: 01-4780100 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
• Casino Venus ; The Hotel Malla, Lekhnath Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal. ; Ph/M: 977 4 418 385 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

SpaAdd

• Kathmandu Spa ;  Thamel Bhagawoti Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. ; Ph/M – 977 1-4422661 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Back Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage,Acupressure, Body Polishing, Body Wrap, Hand and Feet Spa, Reflexology, Rejuvenation, Stress Relieving Treatment.
• Divine Spa ;  Lazimpat Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. ; Ph/M – 977 1-4433339 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Aeropause Ritual Massage, Back Massage, Baliness Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Foot Reflexology, Full Body Massage, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage, Rejuvenation, Rope Massage, Shirodhara, Steam Bath, Steam Wrap, Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic Therapy, Hair Spa, Herbal Therapy, Panchakarma Treatment, Stone Therapy.
• Zen Spa ;  Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu 44601, Nepal. ; Ph/M – 977 1-4700700 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Aeropause Ritual Massage, Back Massage, Baliness Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Foot Reflexology, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage, Rejuvenation, Rope Massage, Shirodhara, Steam Bath, Swedish Massage, Full Body Massage.

FestivalAdd

Kathmandu International Art Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  The Kathmandu International Art Festival is the largest international art event held in Nepal and will be held as a nonprofit, noncommercial festival every three years by the Siddhartha Arts Foundation. Each edition of the festival is based on a particular theme. The festival is about bringing like-minded individuals together in a contemporary aesthetic experience. This is about art for a social cause.

Tihar ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  November ; Details:  Festival of Lights (also called Deepawali) A five day festival which takes place each year on the fifteenth day of Kartika (around the end of October/start of November) celebrated by all Hindus with ritual house-cleaning, lanterns, candles, and fireworks. The Nepali version tends to be more picturesque and less explosive than those celebrated in India.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Kathmandu is a major tourist city in India.
• Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100.
• Fire : 101.
• Ambulance  :102.
• Police Emergency Number (Nepal) : 4228435/4226853.

ItineraryEdit

N.A.

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