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Kathmandu, Nepal Overview

Nepal's capital is situated in a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and fascinating villages. Hotels, bars and restaurants cater to all budgets. Shops offer handicrafts, carpets and Nepali paper prints. Bus services, taxis and bicycles open up the city. Trek to see the Monkey Temple, the valley's oldest and most sacred shrine. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square's monuments and temples or with mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel... more » Nepal's capital is situated in a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and fascinating villages. Hotels, bars and restaurants cater to all budgets. Shops offer handicrafts, carpets and Nepali paper prints. Bus services, taxis and bicycles open up the city. Trek to see the Monkey Temple, the valley's oldest and most sacred shrine. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square's monuments and temples or with mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. « less

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Tibet Guest House

4 of 5 stars
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Jul 4, 2008

the first nice surprise was the huge discount on the room rate. the next was the amazing view from the roof. and the cream on the cake was the polite staff. more

Grand Hotel

Jul 2, 2008

Went to kathmandu for 3days. room was on the 7th floor. only 1 elevator serviceable. we (3 ppl) and one staff member from hotel carried all luggage upstairs. room clean but smelly. found cockroach in...more

Kathmandu

Jul 2, 2008

Since the political turmoil has ended, Nepal now has free air to breathe. The tourism industry is the bread and butter for Nepal and that clearly is visible in the small streets flooded with Hotels...more

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