Namaste, Nepal: Temples, Peace & Magic ⋆˚✿˖°
by Kia_oop
Jul 30, 2025
As the heart of Nepal, this city perfectly blends religious culture with everyday life. Its unique architectural style and humble residents make you feel like you've traveled back in time✨
🌟3-Day Highlights Tour:
Day 1:
📍Durbar Square: Kathmandu's most famous World Heritage site, a complex of over 50 temples and palaces. It’s recommended to arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds and witness locals praying devoutly.
📍Kumari Temple: Seek out the mysterious "Living Goddess," who only appears at specific times (once in the morning and once in the afternoon).
📍Thamel District: Home to various specialty shops and restaurants. Highly recommend OR2K restaurant (Address: Mandala Street) for their amazing Middle Eastern vegetarian set meal.
Day 2:
📍Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world. It’s suggested to walk clockwise around it for blessings. Nearby, the Lotus Restaurant (Address: Jawalakhel) offers traditional Nepali set meals with a terrace view of the stupa.
📍Pashupatinath Temple: The most important Hindu cremation site, where you can observe cremation rituals by the river (please remain quiet and respectful).
📍Dream Garden: A European-style garden hidden in the bustling city, perfect for photos and relaxation.
Day 3:
📍Swayambhunath: Also known as the "Monkey Temple," it’s best to visit before dusk to avoid the harsh sun and enjoy a sunset panoramic view of Kathmandu.
📍Patan Old City: A quieter city of art compared to Kathmandu, highly recommend visiting the Golden Temple and Patan Durbar Square.
📍Bhaktapur: Located 14 km from Kathmandu, this ancient city preserves the purest medieval style. Don’t forget to try the famous Bhaktapur yogurt.
🍴Food Recommendations:
✅Momo: Nepalese-style dumplings, recommended at Third Eye restaurant (Address: Jyatha Road).
✅Dal Bhat: Traditional Nepali set meal, excellent at Newa Momo & Food Land (Address: Thamel).
✅Milk Tea: Street stalls sell it for 5 rupees a cup, with ginger and spices added for extra warmth.
💡Useful Tips:
1. Most attraction tickets include photo permits, but video recording requires an additional fee.
2. Bargaining is standard; always try to cut the price by at least half.
3. Prepare masks as Kathmandu’s air quality is poor after the rainy season.
4. Carry plenty of small denomination rupees (50/100 notes) as shops often can’t make change for large bills.
5. When visiting temples, walk clockwise around them.
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