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Kathmandu / Nepal

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Historic palaces and temples at Kathmandu Durbar Square — Photo by Bikash Darai, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kathmandu_Durbar_Square,_Kathmandu,_Nepal.jpg. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Author Bikash Darai · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Kathmandu, Nepal, for the best experience?October and November are strong months for visiting Kathmandu’s historic squares and hilltop shrines, with comparatively settled post-monsoon conditions; March and…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Kathmandu on a first visit?Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhu, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and the old Asan market streets, then use additional days for neighboring Patan and Bhaktapur.

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Kathmandu, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat dal bhat tarkari, momo and Newar specialties such as chatamari or yomari; explore the old Kathmandu market districts and dedicated local eateries rather than…

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