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Nepal Destination Guide - Kathmandu काठमांडौ

Far more India than China, Kathmandu will make Chinese cities look exceptionally well ordered. Life appears frantic and chaotic here. Long a travellers mecca for both Himalayan trekking and as a brief respite from the rigours of India, Kathmandu has long mastered the art of providing creature comforts to the weary traveller. However, there is much more to this city than that with a wealth of sights for even the most jaded of travellers and beyond it, of course, the rest of Nepal!

➤ TCTC Tip: Note that it is best to take the trip from Lhasa towards Kathmandu rather than in reverse.

What there is to see in Kathmandu:

Durbar Square is the traditional heart of Kathmandu. It is where the kings were crowned and, until a century ago, ruled from. Pagodas abound here attracting holy men and tourists. The site is vast and can easily consume a day, with there always being something different to see.
Thamel is the travellers hangout in Kathmandu and, love it or hate it, the chances are you will pass by here for shopping or eating at some point.
The wonderfully restored Swapna Bagaicha, or Garden of Dreams, is just the antidote to the frentic pace of the streets and is just a stones throw from Thamel.

Best time to visit Kathmandu

Kathmandu can be visited year round but the best months tend to be October and November and then March and April. It can be a little chilly in winter and wet in the summer months.

Best reason to visit Kathmandu

It has to be the contrast with Tibet and the journey from the border down to Kathmandu that has to represent one of the more spectacular changes in landscape and culture in such a short distance.

Our last word on Kathmandu

Whether your Tibet trips is starting or finishing in Kathmandu doesn't really matter. Nepal's capital opens the door to the rest of Nepal - a fabulous destination in it's own right.