Thing to do
1. Thamel
Kathmandu's traveller quarter, a maze of narrow lanes packed with trekking shops, guesthouses, restaurants and live music bars just north of the old city.
View details — ThamelActivities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.
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Our top 3 things to do in Nepal
Thing to do
Kathmandu's traveller quarter, a maze of narrow lanes packed with trekking shops, guesthouses, restaurants and live music bars just north of the old city.
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An hour-long early morning sightseeing flight from Kathmandu along the Himalaya to Everest and back, with a guaranteed window seat for every passenger.
View details — Buddha Air Everest Experience Mountain FlightThing to do
The old market squares of central Kathmandu on the former India to Tibet trade route, crowded with spice, grain, textile and bead sellers around small temples.
View details — Asan and Indra Chowk BazaarThing to do
A hill station on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley, about 32 km from the capital, known for sunrise views across the Himalaya and hiking trails.
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A cable car ride from the valley floor to Chandragiri hilltop at 2,551 metres, with a viewing tower, a Shiva temple and panoramic views of the Himalaya.
View details — Chandragiri Hills Cable Car