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Kathmandu • City of Shangri-La

Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is now a hub for independent travellers as well as a growing vacation spot catering to all budgets. Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres […]

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Kathmandu Durbar Square – Hanuman Dhoka

Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. One of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World […]

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Boudha Stupa Boudhanath

Boudhanath has been an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists & local Nepalis For centuries. UNESCO World Heritage since 1979. The ancient Buddhist stupa of Boudha dominates the skyline and is the largest in Asia. Throughout the day pilgrims can be seen circumambulating the structure chanting mantras. Maroon clad Tibetan Buddhist monks & […]

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Cremation Temple Pashupatinath

The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith and serves as the seat of the national deity, […]

Yatri Suites and Spa

Yatri Suites and Spa is situated in the Thamel district in Kathmandu, with free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom offering free toiletries. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. Guests can enjoy a meal […]

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Swayambhunath Stupa

Swayambhunath is an ancient religious architectural stupa atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. A UNESCO World Heritage since 1979. Each morning before dawn hundreds of Buddhist (Vajrayana) and Hindu pilgrims ascend the 365 steps from the eastern side that lead up the hill, passing the gilded Vajra (Tibetan: Dorje), thunderbolt sceptre, […]

Hotel Country Villa

Hotel Country Villa is placed on the top of Nagarkot hill, offering the best view of the valley and mountains, if the air is clear enough. The hotel area is spacious, spread in 2.51 acre land, situated at 7,200 feet from the sea level. Perfect for watching the sunrise from your very own balcony or room. At Hotel […]

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Nagarkot road trip for sunrise views of the Himalayas

Nagarkot is located 32 km east of Kathmandu at an elevation of 2,195 meters, known for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. For those active nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are lots of […]

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Bhaktapur – Nepal’s Cultural Gem

Bhaktapur is an ancient city and is renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colourful festivals, traditional dances and indigenous lifestyle of Newari community. Bhaktapur is known variously as City of Culture, Living Heritage, Nepal’s Cultural Gem, An open museum and a City of Devotees. It is just 12 kilometres east of Kathmandu but gives […]

Peacock Guest House

Peacock Guest House is within walking distance from Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Featuring ancient architecture, each room is equipped with a desk and an attached bathroom with shower. The bed and breakfast is 750 yards from Bhaktapur Durbar Square and 0.6 miles from Dattatreya Temple […]

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Nepal’s ancient city of Patan

Patan is one of the largest cities in Nepal and is located just across the Bagmati river from Kathmandu. Also known as Lalitpur, both names derive from the Sanskrit “Lalitapattan”. Like its larger neighbour, Patan also boasts a Durbar Square full of temples, statues, and palaces as well as the Patan Museum. Many of the temples were […]

Kathmandu Grand Hotel

Kathmandu Grand Hotel is set in the Thamel district in Kathmandu. Thamel is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, entertainment and food. It has an on-site restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Kathmandu Grand Hotel has a 24-hour front desk. Room at this hotel is air-conditioned and also provide heating in cold months, and […]

Kathmandu Nepal 7 Day Itinerary

Since I was limited with time, I had to plan my ultimate Kathmandu and Nepal 7-9 day itinerary. There is so much to see in Nepal but in 7-9 days one must consider what is within reach. Considering the time of the year and weather, some things might not go to plan. I really wanted to […]