City Guide Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu

I love this historical city. There are some many awesome sites. My favorite was Mt. Everest Mountain flight.

Insider Tip:Excellent city....

kathmadu is the place for you...

It is a place with lots of shops and eateries...things are pretty close together and there is never a rickshaw or taxi far away...but you can walk to most places anyway... A city with lots of sites and sounds to transfix anyones senses....you have to experience it for yourself....:)

Insider Tip:Bring earplugs with you as it is quite hard to find when you get here...

Kathmandu - explore the valley

Thamel, and Kathmandu in general is a vibrant and exciting place. It's dusty and dirty and hot, with brilliant salesmen trying to swindle you on every corner, but once you get a feel for it, and get into your bargaining stride, it's fantastic. There are some great places to visit in the valley area, and really that's how Kathmandu should be used - as a base it's the best place to start an amazing adventure.

Insider Tip:if you're western, always haggle - they will always try and get more money than the goods are worth. don't be taken in by any gem scams (or copious amounts of tea). and buy a pashmina - they are invaluable.

KATHMANDU

NEPAL IS GREAT!!! WE HAVE JUST CAME FROM INDIA AND THERE EVERYONE IS TRYING TO TAKE YOUR MONEY BY SELLING YOU TOURS. DON'T BUY ANYTHING! IN NEPAL YOU CAN TRUST A LITTLE MORE, BUT BE CAREFULL AND ASK EVERY SINGLE DETAIL ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE SELLING YOU.

Photogenic city

Full of textures, colours and life. People there are mostly friendly and can speak basic english. Local food is good and cheap. Must visit the Hindu and Buddhist temples. The place is very dusty, so be prepared for stuffy noses and bring a mask if you can. I went during summer, so it does get rather warm and dry, and becareful of sunburns. GO WATER RAFTING! I went for a grade 3. The rafting is average, but the sights are beautiful. Bring your SLRs and rough it out with the friendly city folks.

Insider Tip:Keep an open mind and a huge appetite for your camera.