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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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Hotel Courtyard

5 of 5 stars
Cleveland Ohio USA
Jul 24, 2008

As we pretty much used the Hotel Courtyard as our 'crash pad' to decompose upon our long trip from the USA, we did not get to appreciate some of the culinary, decorative and landscaping plusses of the...more

Tibet Guest House

5 of 5 stars
Singapore
Jul 24, 2008

Date: 21st June 2008 - 23rd July 2008 I have just returned from a month in Tibet Guest House. Compared to the other long-stay experiences that I had both in Singapore (Novotel in Clarke Quay) and...more

Hotel Moonlight

5 of 5 stars
Hong Kong
Jul 23, 2008

Great hotel in Kathmandu, all staffs helpfull. I will stay here again for my next trip. more

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