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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Best of Kathmandu 2008!

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Hotel Courtyard

May 16, 2008

I was not going to stay in Kathmandu, but I missed my flight to Paro, so I went to Thamel to find a room to stay one night. After being in various hotels, I arrived the Courtyard. I couldn't believe...more

Radisson Hotel Kathmandu

May 15, 2008

Just not that impressive. Staff are nice enough but rooms simple and really not particularly worthy of the radisson title. Good value though. more

Hotel Yak & Yeti

May 15, 2008

This hotel has great character and used to be good value, though I notice the price is now double what i paid a matter of months ago. The grounds are nice and the rooms big. Breakfast is a...more

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