City Guide Kathmandu, Nepal

LOVE Kathmandu! It may be a bit busy if its your first stop BUT after India it was a nice place to chill out for a bit.

patan and bhaktapur in one day

If you dont have much time, you can visit patan then bhaktapur then sleep in nagarkot all in one day

Insider Tip:Take a taxi bec the buses are chaotic.it cost you 2500 rupees for this.

Namaste Kathmandu

Hustle and bustle. Beautiful country. Beautiful people. Tasty food. Cheap shopping (you'll need to bargain, and generally they will give into your offer) so many historical sites to see - Nepal is just amazing. Nepalese people have such a genuine heart and are always willing to help. There is just so much to see in Nepal - allow yourself at least 2-3 weeks if you want to see the main things - but in saying that 2-3 weeks is still still not enough :)

Insider Tip:Catch a local bus. Do a homestay. Hang out with the locals if you really want to get an insight of the Nepali culture. It is a lot of fun. Your feet are never clean, so for those who are OCD - best to wear covered shoes. I love Nepal and I can't highly recommend it even more than I have :) Enjoy and Namaste.

Kathmandu Vs. New Delhi

Both cities are filthy and choking with pollution. When you blow your nose, it will come out black. No kidding.

Insider Tip:Kathmandu has nicer citizens and most of the tourist areas and sights are kept much cleaner than in New Delhi. Kathmandu is a great place to get a steak dinner with all the trimmings, including wine or beer, for under $10 USD.

Kathmandu Secrets

You need more than a day or two in Kathmandu to reach out further than Thamel. Once you acclimatise the place becomes beautiful is all its chaos.

Insider Tip:Walk aimlessly - every nook and cranny of the city is a surprise