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About Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has long held a mystique for travelers, and was once thought to be the fabled “Shangri-La”. Not quite Shangri-La, it is instead a jumble of rickshaw traffic, architectural wonder in Durbar Square, a old medieval town boasting ancient workshops and streets waiting to be discovered. Popular with independent travelers, Kathmandu is not always clear to immerse yourself in, but offers great rewards for those who do, from yoga centers and Buddhist temples for spiritual seekers to the Newari restaurants featuring traditional dancers for the gourmand adventurer. A favorite site on the outskirts of the city is the magnificent Swayambhunath Stupa, which is perched on a hill over the city.

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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
4.4/5
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Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square was once the place where the city-state king was crowned and crowned. Today, this square is still the center of the old city and a glorious world cultural heritage of Kathmandu. The square preserves the 16th--19th century monuments of Nepal. There are dozens of temples and palaces. The architecture of the red bricks is very characteristic and worthy of savoring.
Thamel
Thamel
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The Tamil area is home to tourists from all over the world. There are many tourist agencies, hotels, restaurants, craft shops, bookstores, foreign exchange shops and other tourist facilities. It is called “Little Hong Kong in Jiadu”. Visitors can buy Nepalese ethnic handicrafts as well as hiking and hiking equipment, making it a great place for a relaxing trip.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
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UNESCO World Heritage-Cultural Site    
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Historical Site
Pashupatinath Temple is located on the ring road east of the Tamil area, on the west bank of the Bagmati River. Originally built in 1696, this tower-style temple is one of the larger Hindu temples in Nepal and one of the four temples dedicated to Shiva in South Asia and is listed on the World Heritage List. This is a great place to experience Hindu culture.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Mean_Childe   
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I think the perfect life would have a lot of sunshine in it, like Durbar Square in Kathmandu. There are many people who enjoy the outdoors here and love to sit quietly and feed the pigeons. When I look at them, I feel very happy. It is the child’s innocence, the piety of the adults, the release of the tourists, and the joy of their own moment. If there is a place that can slow me down and get me to enjoy the moment, it is here. The people’s understanding of life makes me feel at ease here in Nepal.
Posted: 14 Dec 2018
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JOJO’s wonderful trip   
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The Bodha Big Stupa is the world's largest monument of a round Stupa. Nepal's world cultural heritage has huge statue of Buddha with a pair of straight looking eyed known as "Eyes of peace" on the grand golden ground. The eyes are drooping and insightful. Everything looks so mesmerizing. It's like he is saying, I don’t know what to do, we see each other, I don’t think about it, everything is can be seen with your eyes and mind. This has become a cultural landmark of Nepal. The pagoda placed the great disciple of Sakyamuni, the ancestor of the Zen sect, the remains of Kaye, so it became the holy and spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism throughout Nepal. The place is surrounded by believers who prayed around the tower. We were also happy to join it. I joined the other people and borrowed praying uniform as well to pray for my motherland so it would be better tomorrow.
Posted: 14 Dec 2018
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lenka   
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The Bodhnath Stupa is one of the seven world cultural heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley and one of the largest pagodas in the world. According to historians, the Bodhnath Stupa has existed for as long as 1,500 years and was included in the United Nations in 1979 in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is located at approximately seven kilometers from the center of Kathmandu. Approaching the Stupa and taking part in the clockwise rotation of the crowd, as if feeling the efforts of the old vortex, round after round, endless rotations, surrounded by the white pagoda of the magnificent Stupa. The clear blue sky and the colored prayer flags everywhere and  makes it impossible to forget and gives you some peace in the mind. And the gray pigeons on the white tower, like a gray pearl on the white sari. The pigeons look like a group of angels, bringing blessings and peace to people. The expression is a little too cute to express the peace and spirituality of this place.
Posted: 18 Dec 2018
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Adam Yue   
My first impression of Kathmandu was not very beautiful. When walking on the streets, there is dust everywhere, and people want to escape from the city as soon as possible. The small town in the valley carries the hustle and bustle of the streets. The first feeling that people always get is always a little messy.  However, after a few days of close contact, I discovered that if I had enough patience and settled down, I could explore its unique charm. It is the friendly people that are the most attractive part of the city. 
Posted: 26 Dec 2018
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Little_Round_Circle   
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In December, Kathmandu, every day can embrace the warm winter sun sweep the street of the sun, wearing the clothes of the local people, is one of the most beautiful way to visit Kathmandu.
Posted: 24 Dec 2018
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jennynui   
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Nepalese Sekuwa is charcoal-roasted meat, and chicken, lamb, buffalo, pork or fish are quite common ingredients. This dish is also a common street snack. Every afternoon, many grilled meat skewers are placed on the oven at the door of the store. The smell of charcoal grilling comes out, and people can't help but drool. Chatamari is a bit similar to crepes. Beat rice, beans and cumin with water, fry in a pan, and add minced meat or eggs, also called "Nival Pizza". (Newari Pizza). In addition to white rice, Dalbhat also has curry potatoes, fried hanging vegetables, bean soup and some pickled side dishes. The method is to mix the side dishes with the right hand into the rice, which is more uniform and delicious than the spoon. Momo is very similar to Shanghai's Xiaolongbao. It is also very juicy and likes it. Milk tea Nepalese have the habit of drinking afternoon tea. They are made from specialty black tea and milk or goat milk. They are smooth and refreshing, and they taste very good. Some will also add some ginger. Yogurt is sweet.
Posted: 23 Dec 2018

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Krishnapan  |  Bhojan Griha  |  OR2K  |  Third Eye Restaurant  |  Himalayan Java Coffee  |  Utsav  |  Helena's  |  Pumpernickel Bakery  |  Revolution Cafe & Restaurant  |  New Orleans Cafe  |  Forever Cafe  |  Thamel House Restaurant  |  Mul Chowk Restaurant  |  Brian's Grill House  |  World Heritage Restaurant and Bar  |  Cafe De Genre  |  KFC  |  La Dolce Vita  |  Alice Restaurant Group  |  Cha Cha Cafe  |  Cafe Mitra & Lounge Bar  |  The Factory  |  Kaiser Cafe  |  Sal's Pizza  |  Kaffeine  |  Tokyo Izakaya

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