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Travel Advice

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Do not carry with you cash more than necessary.Don’t flash your valuables in public areas.Don’t leave your valuables in the hotel room.Never take a room in a secluded place, stay, resort or hotel.  Always enquire about a room safe and keep all your valuables and jewelry there.If you are up for a trek, carry all your essentials along.Do carry a first aid box.Never roam round after midnight.Nepal is comparatively cooler than the surrounding areas so carry with you sufficient woolen layers.Photograph in the religious places or temples only after taking permissions from the heads there.Learn few words of Nepali.Always greet the locals with a smile.Carry with you a copy of your license or an ID proof.Be wary of the touts.If you eat at the street vendors, double check the quality.Never let anyone mislead you.Ensure that you dress appropriately.Nudity is prohibited in Nepal.Filming and videography cannot be done without permissions. Do not indulge in drugs of any form. If you see someone taking drugs either call the cops or get away from the situation.

Question 2

Drinking Laws

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The legal age for drinking in Kathmandu is 25. Moreover, any person below the age of 21 cannot even sell alcohol here.

Question 3

Our Recommendations: What you can’t afford to miss?

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Boudhanath stupaBoudhanath stupa is one of the most recognizable and holiest sites of Kathmandu. Assigned the status of UNESCO heritage in the year 1979, the Boudhanath Stupa has a vast diameter of 120 meters. This makes it the largest temple in Nepal. Built on the octagonal base, the stupa has multi hued prayer flags that veil it from its 36 meter central spire and is enveloped by the prayer wheels. Rich in symbolism, Boudhanath has 5 statues of Buddha which represent the 5 elements – ether, earth, fire, water and air, 13 rings from the base to the top which represent the steps to Nirvana and the 9 levels which represent the Mount Meru. This is indeed a must see place in Nepal.  Everest RegionEverest – 1500 mile long Himalayan range comprises of each one of the world’s 14 peaks that are spread over 8000 meters. Nepal houses eight of these 8000 meter spread 14 peaks. These include:Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m)Everest (8848 m)Lhotse (8516 metres)Annapurna I (8109 m)Kanchenjunga (8586 m)Manaslu (8163 m)Makalu (8485 m)Cho Oyu (8,201 m)The rest of the peaks are found in China, India and Pakistan.Annapurna RegionThe Annapurna Region can be reached via the serene Pokhara. It is predominantly known for its Fish Tail mountain and Annapurna range. The 10 day Annapurna Sanctuary trek is definitely one of the most important things to do in Kathmandu. Alternative trek is the Annapurna Circuit trek that takes about 12-19 days and most thrilling Annapurna Base Camp trek that takes about 15-16 days.BhaktapurBhaktapur is a tiny town that lies about 10 km from Kathmandu. It is largely known for its vast collection of temples. Most impressive temple here is the 5 storey, Nyatapola Temple which is the tallest temple of Nepal. The town has its own Durbar Square. Northern end of the Durbar Square is home to the Royal Palace that allows the visitors to access the Golden Gate. It is very intricately carved and and set in a bright red gate house. National Art Gallery here has an extensive variety of Tantric cloth paintings. No cars are allowed here and as a result it is a very quiet place. Day tour to Bhaktapur is one important thing to do here.   Chitwan National ParkChitwan National Park is a vast national park spread over an area of 932 km. It was established in the year 1973 and in the year 1984, it acquired the status of world heritage. The park houses within it 450 species of birds – parakeets, kingfishers, drongos and orioles, and a myriad of animals like elephants, sloth bears, wild boars, one-horned rhinos, gharial crocodiles, monkeys, deer and hyenas. More exotic species of animals like sloth bears, leopards, majestic royal Bengal tigers and wild elephants are also found here. According to the counting done in 2011, there 125 adult tigers and 501 rhinos living here. When in Kathmandu, you must spend 2 days in the park to best explore the wildlife here.

Question 4

What will like you like there?

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Extravaganza of World Heritage or UNESCO sitesKathmandu city has a whopping seven world heritage sites located in the Kathmandu Valley. There is no surprise, why Kathmandu ranks high in best tourist places of the world. Once you are done exploring the myriad of temples, stupas and squares, you’ll know why visitors who come to Nepal begin planning for a recurrent visit even before they are done with the current one.7 UNESCO SITESThe 7 must see UNESCO sites include:The Buddhist stupas of:BauddhanathSwayambhuDurbar Squares ofPatanHanuman DhokaBhaktapurHindu temples ofChangu NarayanPashupatiThese are the seven most important places to see in Kathmandu.Unique Modes of TransportationBangkok has the tuk tuk, Manila has the Jeepney and guess know Kathmandu has? Kathmandu has the bemo! If you wish to explore a unique public transport of Kathmandu, hop into Bemo right away. It is a great public transport for everyone who wishes to travel in budget without negatively hampering the carbon footprint.Great Food at Even Better PricesIt shouldn’t take you more than a meal to figure out why the Nepali food is so mouth watering. Restaurants are found in abundance in the Kathmandu city. One food item that you must try before leaving Nepal is the Momos or otherwise known as the Nepalese Dumplings. A delicious blend of vegetables and meat momo sure make a great food item post a hectic day at trekking. Steamed, Fried, Chicken or Paneer, whichever you order, it would hard to resist after one. Tandoori Chicken Momos is also a fine choice. Not to forget all these are available at dirt cheap prices.Wool, Cashmere and PashminaDo you enjoy shopping for textiles? If yes, Kathmandu should be top on your bucket list. You can spot the Pashmina, wool and the cashmere scarfs everywhere across the Thamel tourist district of Kathmandu. Don’t mind bargaining to get these at the best prices possible.  It’s not just the scarfs that you can put your hands on but there is a massive collection of outdoor sporting gear and winter jackets that you’ll enjoy buying.Namaste TouristsThere is simply no paucity of locals in and around the Durbar city of Kathmandu. True Nepal is majorly known for its Mount Everest and the top notch trekking excursions but don’t let that forget you about the warm, humble and welcoming locals who live here in the mountains. Just few days of your stay in Kathmandu, and you’ll know the true meaning of Namaste. Locals of Kathmandu always approach the tourists with a smile. They appreciate and very well value the tourist dollars.

Question 5

When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

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Kathmandu is, in general, a cold place. The summers are warm, and the winters can be a little too cold. However, the best thing about this city is that it has a particular period of time that offers you everything you need in your holiday.
Spring
Spring brings beauty to Kathmandu. From September to November is the time when you should plan your trip to this city. One of the biggest advantages of it is the Dashami or the Dussehra Festival. Kathmandu celebrates with music and color and light. You will experience the taste of their true culture during the festive season. These months see the best weather in the city. The signs of arriving winter turn the sky blue and the clear weather opens up the scenic beauty in front of you.
Summer
Kathmandu’s summer offers a pleasant weather. The temperature never rises above mid 20 degree Celsius and the nights are generally cooler.
Monsoon
The rainy season is not the perfect time to visit the city. Heavy rain can sometimes cause landslides, which is inconvenient for traveling.
Winter
Kathmandu’s winter has warm days and very cold nights. It can drop down to 4 degree Celsius during midnight.

Question 6

How to reach Kathmandu?

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Being the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu is well connected to the rest of the world by air and road. The city has well maintained streets for safe travel.
Air
Nepal has its own airline; hence, it offers direct flights to and from Delhi, Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, Doha, and Kuala Lumpur. You can take a bus or a hired car from the airport to the city. There are other airlines operating in Nepal too, which make it easy for you to get a ticket.
Bus
There is a direct bus service from Delhi to Kathmandu. The service was launched recently. One thing to remember is that it takes a long time to reach the city from Delhi by bus. You must carry drinking water and food with you during the journey. There are also buses from Varanasi to Sunauli, the border of Nepal. From there, you can take a local bus to Kathmandu.

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