Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal,
is the largest city in the
country. Nepal capital city is
in shape of Khukuri knife and
its glorious history dates back
to two thousand years. Located
in the bowl shaped Kathmandu
Valley, the city is the cultural
hub of the country and probably
the most sought after tourist
destination. The home town of
Newaras is the meeting point of
various ethnic groups.
Kathmandu city is the conjecture
to the major routes within and
outside the country. Most of the
trekking expeditions and tours
start from Kathmandu. The city
itself is home to the historical
monuments, cultural groups,
architectural wonders and exotic
tourist destinations. The famous
durbar squares of Kathmandu are
world famous and the Kathmandu
valley is a Cultural World
Heritage site listed by UNESCO
in 1979.
Fast Facts
| Official
Name |
Kathmandu
Metropolitan City (KMC) |
| Location |
Central Nepal |
| Importance |
Capital City of
Nepal |
| Altitude |
1,336 m |
| Area |
16,241/km² |
| Population |
3. million |
| Native Language |
Nepalese, Newari |
| Tourism Language |
English |
| Temperature |
Max: 32°C & Min:
0°C |
| Nearby Cities |
Pokhara, Lalitpur
(Patan), Nagarkot,
Bhaktpur, Chitwan,
Dhulikhel |
Below
you can get some more
information and serviecs of
Kathmandu Valley.
A) Few Sample Kathmandu Tour
Travel Itineray.
B) Tourist Attraction in
Kathmandu Valley
C) Festivals of Kathmandu.
3nights / 4days Kathmandu Tour Travel Package
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Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu . Take Nepal visa. It
costs Us $ 25 for 15 days with 1 PP size
Photo. After your tour conformation
Angel Tour will send you visa form. On
arrival Meet Angel Tours staff and
transfer to the Respective Hotel. Angel
Tours will send you the visa form after
conforming your tour travel package.
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Day 02 |
Sightseeing
Early morning go for Everest Mountain
flight. For detail of
Everest Mountain flight see in our
web page. Return to Hotel, take
breakfast and after noon city tour.
Visit Boudha Nath, Swyambhunath, Patan
Durbar Square and Kathmandu durbar
square.
BOUDHNATH
This Stupa situated 11km/7 miles
from Kathmandu City is one of the
biggest in the world of its kind. It
stand with four pairs of eyes in the
four cardinal direction keeping watch
for righteous behavior and human
prosperity. This Buddhist Stupa was
built by King Man Deva at the advice of
the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on
an octagonal base inset with prayer
wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses
of Lamas or Buddhist priests.
KATHMANDUCITY
Known as Kantipur Nagri, the
capital of the Kingdom of Nepal . Here
you will visit the temple of the Living
Goddess who acknowledges the greetings
of the devotees from the balcony of her
temple residence. Kashtamandap the
source of the name Kathmandu and
supposed to be made from the timber
of a single tree and the Durbar Square
are with its array of temples overlooked
by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient
place of the Nepalese Royalty.
SWAYAMBHUNATH
Located approximately 4 kms.
/2.5 miles, this Buddhist Stupa is said
to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which
forms the main structure is composed of
a solid hemisphere of brick and earth
supporting a lofty conical spire capped
by a pinnacle of Copper gilt. Painted on
the four sided base of the spire are the
all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This
hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and
Pagoda temples.
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Day 03 |
Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to
Nagarot. Nagarkot is a
small hill station east
north 32 km of Kathmandu
. Takes 1.5 Hours on
normal drive. On the way
visit Bhaktapur Durbar
square.
BHAKTAPUR CITY
As you walk
in you cannot but be
over come by a feeling
of inner harmony. Such
is the
art and architecture and
the special layout
here. The 15th century
palace of 55 windows,
situated to the left as
you enter through the
city gate, inspire
admiration. The
National Art gallery is
also housed inside. The
Palace entrance, the
golden gate is a
masterpiece in repose
art. In front of the
palace building is a
medley of temples of
various designs.
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Day 04 |
Sightseeing
Breakfastat the Hotel,
and drive back to
Kathmandu and transfer
to Tribhuvan
International airport (TIA)
to connect the onward
flight.
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5 nights / 6 days Kathmandu Tour Travel Package
Day 01 Upon arrival
at Tribhuvan International
Airport you will be met and
be assisted by our tour
officer and transfer you to
the hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 02 Early
morning go for Everest
Mountain flight. ( Optional
Program). Return to Hotel
and take breakfast and
sightseeing through
Pashupatina th
in the morning, Buddha Nath,
Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 03 Full day
sight seeing through the
cultural city of the Swyambhunath
and Patan. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 04 Visit
Bhaktapur and Drive To
Nagarkot and free for
evening walk. Overnight at
hotel in Nagarkot.
Day 05 Sunrise in
the morning, drive to
Kathmandu and free in the
afternoon for Shopping
spree. Leisure walk through
Thamel in the evening.
Overningt stay at the hotel.
Day 06 To the
airport for your final
departure.
Kathmandu
Nepal Cultural Tour 12 N / 13 d
Nepal's culture is rich with
traditions of various ethnic
groups. A culture tour to Nepal
will familiarize the visitor to
the opulent cultural heritage
that Kathmandu is blessed with.
Best Time to Visit: Round the
year
Duration:13 days / 12 nights
Destinations Covered: Kathmandu
Valley - Nagarkot - Daman -
Chitwan - Lumbini - Tansen -
Pokhara - Gorkha - Kurintar -
Kathmandu
Itinerary
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Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the airport, welcome by
our representative and transfer to the
Hotel. At the hotel briefing about the
program by our representative. Rest day
at leisure. |
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Day 02 |
Sightseeing
Sightseeing tours to Pashupatinath temple, Bodhnath stupa and Budhanilkantha. |
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Day 03 |
Sightseeing
Kathmandu-Nagarkot.
Sightseeing tours to Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan temple. Drive to Nagarkot for overnight stay. |
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Day 04 |
Sightseeing
Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Early morning Sunrise view over the Himalayan Panorama. Drive to Patan for sightseeing tours. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. |
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Day 05 |
Sightseeing
Kathamandu
Sightseeing tours to Kirtipur, Dakshinkali and Chobhar. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. |
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Day 06 |
Sightseeing
Kathmandu-Daman
Drive to Daman (75km) along the Tribhuvan Highway. Overnight stay in Resort. |
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Day 07 |
Sightseeing
Daman- Chitwan
Early morning spiritual sightseeing of the Himalayan paranoma. |
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Day 08 |
Sightseeing
Chitwan-Lumbini
After breakfast, you will drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, who is the founder of Buddhism. |
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Day 09 |
Sightseeing
Lumbini-Tansen
After a 4 hour drive along a rough hilly roads, you will arrive at Tansen, a pristine hill town which is yet untouched by mass tourism. It is situated at the altitude of 1371m.. |
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Day 10 |
Sightseeing
Tansen-Pokhara
Full day sightseeing tour to Pokhara valley. That includes visiting temples, caves, gorges and waterfalls as well as boating in lakes. |
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Day 11 |
Sightseeing
Pokhara-Gorkha.
Enjoy the excellent views of the temple complex at Gorkha. |
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Day 12 |
Sightseeing
Gorkha-Kurintar.
From Kurintar, you will take a breathtaking cable car ride to famous Manakamana Temple. Visit the Manakamana Temple to have an insight to the faith of Hindu devotees for their goddess.. |
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Day 13 |
Kurtinagar (Kurintar)-Kathmandu .
Transfer to airport for departure. |
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Advanture Tour and Trekking 17 N
/ 18 D
Nepal adventure tour enables
tourists to enjoy trekking
expeditions, mountaineering
excursions, river rafting trips,
mountain flights, rock climbing,
bungee jumping, river and lake
sport fishing, hiking etc. Nepal
is the ultimate spot for
adventure tourism. Adventure
Tour in Nepal is designed to
assist the tourists make most of
their vacations / holidays.
Best Time to Visit: Round the
year
Duration:16 days / 15 nights
Destinations Covered: Kathmandu
- Mustang - Lhasa - Everest
track - Nyalam / Zhangmu -
Kathmandu
Itinerary
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Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the airport, welcome by
our representative and transfer to the
Hotel. At the hotel briefing about the
program by our representative. Rest day
at leisure. |
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Day 02 |
Sightseeing
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus and stay overnight at hotel. |
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Day 03 |
Trek and Tour
From Pokhara fly to Jomsom (2713m) and trek to Kagbeni (2810m.) |
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Day 04 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Chele (3200m.) |
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Day 05 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Shyangboche (3800m.) |
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Day 06 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Tsarang (3650m.) |
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Day 07 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Lo Monthang (3760m.) |
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Day 08 |
Sightseeing
Excursion to King Palace. |
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Day 09 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Lo Ghekar (3800m). |
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Day 10 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Geling (3510m). |
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Day 11 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Samar (3700m.) |
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Day 12 |
Sightseeing
Trek to Tetang (3100m.). |
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Day 13 |
Trek to Muktinath (3800m.). |
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Day 14 |
Excursion day in Muktinath. |
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Day 15 |
Trek to Jomsom (2713m.). |
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Day 16 |
From Jomsom fly back to Pokhara; overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 17 |
From Pokhara drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 18 |
Transfer to airport for departure. |
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Pilgrimage Tour 15 N / 16 D
Nepal is the only Hindu
Kingdom in the world and
tourists from all over the world
come here to visit various Hindu
Pilgrimage sites. Buddhism is
equally popular in Nepal and so
are Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
Best Time to Visit: Round the
year
Duration:17 days / 16 nights
Destinations Covered: Kathmandu
- Chitwan - Lumbini - Pokhara -
Janakpur - Gosainkunda -
Kathmandu
Hindu & Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
Itinerary
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Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the airport, welcome by
our representative and transfer to the
Hotel. At the hotel briefing about the
program by our representative. Rest day
at leisure. |
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Day 02 |
Sightseeing
Full day sighseeing tour of Kathmandu
city, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and
Boudanath. |
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Day 03 |
Trek and Tour
Drive Kathmandu to
Chitwan (approx 05 hrs).
Overnight stay in
Chitwan Jungle Lodge. |
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Day 04 |
Sightseeing
Full day Jungle
activities. |
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Day 05 |
Sightseeing
Drive Chitwan to Lumbini
(Birth place of Lord
Buddha). |
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Day 06 |
Sightseeing
Visit Lumbini Garden and
Shanti Stupa. |
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Day 07 |
Sightseeing
Drive Lumbini to Pokhara. |
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Day 08 |
Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing
tour of Pokhara city. |
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Day 09 |
Sightseeing
Visit Barha and
Bindyabashini temples |
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Day 10 |
Sightseeing
Tour Pokhara -
Damodarkund -Muktinath -
Pokhara |
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Day 11 |
Sightseeing
Pokhara - Ridighat -
Janakpur |
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Day 12 |
Sightseeing
Visit Janakpur |
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Day 13 |
Janakpur - Balmiki
Ashram -By Flight
Kathmandu
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Day 14 |
Reach Kathmandu. Visit
Hindu temples like
Changunarayan,
Dakshinkali |
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Day 15 |
Free day in Kathmandu |
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Day 16 |
Transfer to airport for departure. |
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Entertainment -
Kathmandu Casinos
The casinos of Kathmandu are
famous worldwide. These
action-packed, lively casinos of
Kathmandu make the night life
rocking. These casinos run 24X7
and offer ultimate fun games and
entertainment. There are four
licensed casinos in Kathmandu,
all located in the premises of
the city's top hotels, which
offer your favorite games:
poker, baccarat, roulette,
pontoon, blackjack, as well as
other card games and slot
machines.
Tourist
Attractions
Hanuman Dhoka
(Durbar Square)
The square is the complex of
palaces, courtyards and temples
that are built between the 12th
and the 18th centuries by the
ancient Malla Kings of Nepal. It
is the social, religious and
urban focal point of the city.
Taleju Temple, Kal Bhairab (God
of Destruction), Nautalle
Durbar, Coronation Nasal Chowk,
the Gaddi Baithak, the statue of
King Pratap Malla, the Big Bell,
Big Drum and the Jagnnath Temple
are some of the interesting
things to see in this Square.
Swayambhunath
Stupa
Also known as the monkey temple,
the Buddhist temple of
Swayambhunath is situated on the
top of a hill, west to
Kathmandu. The temple is
considered to be one of the most
popular, holiest and instantly
recognizable symbols of Nepal.
Large tribes of monkeys can be
seen inside and around the
temple. The golden spire of
Swayambhunath stupa crowns a
wooded hillock and offers a
commanding view of Kathmandu
city. This is one of the world's
most glorious Buddhist Chaityas.
Boudhanath Stupa
The biggest stupa in Nepal is
situated 7 km east to Kathmandu.
Boudhanath Stupa looms 36 meters
high and presents one of the
most fascinating specimens of
stupa design. There are more
than 45 Buddhist monasteries in
the area. The Bouddhanath stupa
is also known as Khasti Chitya
and is considered as one of the
oldest stupas in the country.
Balaju Water
Garden
The beautiful Balaju Water
Garden is a famous tourist
destination. It is situated
below the Nagarjun Hill, about 5
km narthwest of akthmandu. The
garden has an exotic bank with
22 stone waterspouts, carved in
the shape of sea-dragons. The
water garden also consists of
religious shrines, fishponds and
a replica of the statue of
Budhanilkantha. The swimming
pool inside the park attract a
lot of tourists.
Budhanilkantha
This is one of the masterpieces
of stone sculptures of
Lichchhavi period. This 5th
century statue is in the middle
of a small pond and seems to
float in water. The
Budhanilkantha temple consists
of a pond in which lies a great
stone figure of the Hindu god
Vishnu reclining on the coils of
a cosmic serpent. The huge
statue of sleeping Vishnu is
believed to be carved from the
single block of black stone of a
type not found in the valley. It
is believed that ages before the
two hardworking farmers (husband
and wife) discovered the statue
when they were ploughing their
field.
Pashupatinath
Temple
Pashupatinath Temple, with its
astonishing architectural
beauty, stands as a symbol of
faith, religion, culture and
tradition. Regarded as the most
sacred temple of Hindu Lord
Shiva in the world,
Pashupatinath temple's existence
dates back to 400 A.D. The
richly-ornamented pagoda houses
the sacred linga or phallic
symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands
of pilgrims from all over the
world come to pay homage to this
temple, that is also known as
the temple of living beings. The
Pashupatinath Temple is the
pride of Kathmandu.
Changu Narayan
Temple
The oldest temple in Kathmandu
valley, Changu Narayan was built
in 4th century. The temple is
decorated by some of the best
samples of stone, wood, and
metal craft in the valley. The
temple possess a Vishnu image
with ten heads and ten arms that
is a fine example of stone
carving from the 5th century.
The temple stands as a
representative of culture,
religion, history and faith.
Kumari Ghar
(Temple of Kumari)
The temple or the residence of
Living Goddess, Kumari, is
situated in the vicinity of
Hanuman Dhoka Palace. The
building has beautifully carved
wooden balconies and window
screens. The Kumari- the living
Goddess acknowledges the
greetings from her balcony
window.
Narayanhity Durbar
It was the Royal Palace of the
Late King, His Majesty King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shahdev of
Nepal. The Shah kings moved to
this palace from their old
palace in the late 18th century.
The new edifice was inaugurated
in 1970 on the occasion of the
wedding of His Majesty king
Birendra Bir Bikram Shahdev. The
palace takes its name from the
Narayanhiti, a famous historic
waterspout situated at the
southern corner of the Palace.
The Palace compound is immense,
surrounded by high walls and
guarded by soldiers.
Singha Durbar
A grand imposing palace built on
the neo-classical style. It was
the private residence of Rana
Prime Minister. Now it's the
Secretariat of His Majesty's
Government of Nepal.
Machchhendrananth
Temple
The temple of Sweta Machchhendra
Bahal between Indra Chowk and
Asan. It is a Pagoda of
considerable artistic beauty is
also called as "Janmadyo" or
"Machchhendra" deity.
Dakshinkali
The temple of Dakshinkali is
situated about two kilometers
south of Shekha Narayan.
Dakshinkali is regarded as one
of the most important Hindu
Goddesses. Pilgrims visit this
temple to offer their prayer and
animal sacrifices to the
goddess. Besides, this place has
been developed as a popular
picnic spot
Art and Culture
Kathmandu is the cultural focal
point of Nepal. Being the
meeting point of major ethic
groups and foreign
nationalities, the city has a
diverse and rich culture. The
unique intermingling of
traditional ethnic groups is a
characteristic feature of
Kathmandu. The popular art
museums in Kathmandu are:
National Museum
Two and half kilometers west of
Kathmandu, the National Museum
has splendid collection of
weapons, artifacts from ancient,
medieval and modern Nepal. Its
archaeological, historical and
other heritage displays are
worth seeing.
Natural History
Museum
Situated 3-kms west of Kathmandu
City behind the famous
Swayambhunath hillock, this
museum has a unique collection
of butterflies, fish, reptiles,
birds, mammals, plants and a
variety of fossils collected
from within the country.
Festivals in
Kathmandu
Although each day at Kathmandu
Nepal is festive, joyous and
ecstatic, there are certain days
that are celebrated in high
spirits throughout the capital.
One doesn't have to be religious
to enjoy these festivals as the
people of Nepal, particularly
Kathmandu are tolerant and open
to other religions and stream of
faith.
Kathmandu's cycle of festivals
is rooted in history, mythology
and religion. Most festivals
honor and propitiate the
Valley's multitude of gods,
control malicious spirits and
celebrate mythological victories
over evil. Some mark seasonal
changes, celebrating the coming
rains or the completed harvest.
Others honor kinship ties. Many
are socially approved
opportunities to "let off steam"
and have fun. Above all, a
festival is a social occasion,
and an affirmation of the
Valley's ancient and strong
bonds of religion and culture.
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Winter Group |
Monsoon Group |
| Maghe Shankranti |
Ghantakarna |
| Basant Panchami |
Naag Panchami
(Serpent Festival) |
| Vimsen Jatra |
Janai Purne |
| Thousand Lights
Ceremony |
Gai Jatra (Cow
Festival) |
| Shiva Ratri |
Mata-Yaa |
| Lhosar (Tibetan New
Year) |
Krishna Jayanti |
| Holi (Color
Festival) |
Teej Batra |
| Vimsen's Penis Puja |
Indra Jatra & Kumari
Jatra |
| Ghoda Jatra |
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Spring Group |
Harvest Group |
| Ram Nawami |
Bada Dashain |
| Chaitra Dashain |
Pachali Bhairav
Yatra |
| Mother's Day |
Tihar |
| Voto Jatra |
Bala Charuadashi |
| Buddha Jayanti |
Yomarhi Punhi |
Shopping in
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the best place to
shop in Nepal. be it
contemporary handicrafts,
fashion clothing, great books,
music or traditional souvenirs
and curios. Lets have a look at
some of the best buys of
Kathmandu:
Traditional
Souvenirs and Curios
Household brassware like khukuri
knife; musical instruments like
flutes; Tibetan-style curios;
gem jewellery, glass beads,
embroidered and kashmiri
handicrafts like silk carpets
are found in bulk at the small
vendors and street make-shift
shops of Kathmandu.
Contemporary
Crafts
The Nepali artisans are famous
for their unusual range of
contemporary crafts like dhaka,
beautiful greeting cards of
handmade paper, Maithili-style
paintings and toys, dolls in
ethnic dress, ready-made
clothes, woollens, leather
goods, batiks, scented candles,
and ingenious articles out of
bamboo and pine needles.
Fashion Clothing
Thamel and Freak Street in
Kathmandu have a lot of shops
selling wool sweaters, jackets,
embroidered clothings; scarfs
and shawls made of pashmina and
the famous characteristic topis
caps of Nepal.
Apart from this, Thangka art
work, music alums and books of
Nepal also attract a lot of
foreign tourists.
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