
Kathmandu has been the hub of Nepal's history, art, culture and economy with a Hindu and Buddhist majority. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal in April 2015 leaving much of its infrastructure including temples in rubble. Nearly all travelers going to Kathmandu do so to trek the Himalayan mountain range.
Kathmandu Blogs by TheLoneRider
- Visiting Boudhanath, Nepal's Largest Stupa Apr 19, 2018
- Vinyasa Yoga with Dipendra at the Mandala Yoga Studio and Spa, Kathmandu Apr 18, 2018
- Hatha Yoga with Madhab Prasad Dhakal at Sawar Yoga Studio, Kathmandu Apr 17, 2018
- Fitness in Kathmandu Apr 15, 2018
- 7 Days in Kathmandu April 13-20, 2018
- The 18-Hour Trip from Kuantan, Malaysia to Kathmandu, Nepal April 12-13, 2018

Kathmandu (city), Nepal

Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu's international airport
Ratna Park bus terminal - one of the main bus terminals with buses going to the airport
Thamel - Kathmandu's tourist area for hotels, trekking tours, restos, cafes, money changers, cargo forwarders, etc.
Durbar Marg - Kathmandu's upscale shopping area
Jhochhen - popular counter-culture neighborhood during the hippie era

Basantapur Durbar Square - formerly the haunt of Nepalese royalty, now an UNESCO World Heritage site for its historical significance and traditional Nepalese architecture
Shechen Monastery - one of six mother Tibetan Buddhist monasteries from the late 17th century
Boudhanath - one of the biggest stupas in the world, once plied over as an ancient trade route over the centuries
Kopan Monastery - best to visit together with Boudhanath as they are not too far from each other. Foreigners come here to learn Buddhism. Open to the public Saturdays only
Pashupatinath Temple - a Hindu temple located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Another UNESCO World Heritage site. Maha Shivaratri festival late Feb or early March with more than 65,000 devotees
Harati Devi Temple - devoted to the worship of Harati Devi. It houses a museum, stupa and library

8848 Hostel - newly opened, backpacker friendly, resto/bar, central location, clean, wifi, a/c, full breakfast
Thahity, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Top of the World Adventure - trekking, tours, jungle safari, river rafting, peak climbing, hiking, expedition
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal

Travel Tips for Kathmandu
- Kathmandu is dusty and you'll need a mask
- if on a budget, cheap staple comfort food in Kathmandu is momo, local price in local eateries at NPR 60/10 pieces
How to get to Thamel (Kathmandu) from the Tribhuvan International Airport
- You can take a cab for about $7
Airport by bus to Thamel (Ratna Park Bus terminal)
But if you want to save money and don't mind roughing it, you can take a bus. Walk out of the airport and turn left on the rotunda just outside the airport gate. This takes you to the main road where buses ply. The bus signs are in Nepali, but you can hear the bus conductor shouting, "Ratna Park". NPR 20, 30 minutes

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