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Katmandu is a fascinating city with exotic buildings and temples. The city as a whole will amaze you to the core. Some of the major attractions in Katmandu are:
Kings Palace: In Nepal, the king is the head of the state and his palace is located in the capital. The palace is a modern building surrounded by fruit garden having enormous fruit bats.

Swayambhu: It is one of the most popular Buddhist stupas in Nepal. Here you can buy some great Tibetan trinkets. As the stupa is situated on a hill you will have to climb quite of lot of stairs. The view from the top is exquisite but bewares of the numerous monkeys.

Katmandu Durbar square: The Durbar Square is in existence since 1000 AD. There are palaces and temples in this area and due to its exoticness UNESCO has declared it as one of the world heritage sites. Some of the temples and palaces, which adorn the Katmandu Darbar Square, are Taleju Temple, Indrapur Temple, Maju Deval, Ashok Binayak, Bhagwati Temple, Kal Bhairab, Vishnu Temple, Sweta Bhairab, Shiva-Parvati Temple and Krishna Temple.

The city of Katmandu is one of the major tourist destinations thus you will find ample numbers of hotels in this city of various ranges. There are many few 5 star hotels in Katmandu like, Hotel Yak&Yeti, De L’annapurna, The Everest Hotel and Soaltee Holiday Inn. Some of the other hotels in Katmandu are:

The Malla Hotel
Hotel Vaishali
Hotel Woodlands
Hotel Sherpa
Hotel Narayani
Royal Singi
Hotel Ambassador
Nirvana Garden
The Garden Hotel

In Nepal, you will find ample eating joints serving good quality Tibetan food. Momos and dumplings stuffed with buffalo, chicken or vegetables are available at every nooks and corners of the city. In the tourist areas the cost of food is a bit higher than the rest of Katmandu. Thukpa is another local dish, which is widely found. In the Thamel district of Katmandu, there are many restaurants congregated together. Here you will find restaurants of various international cuisines and also Indian and Nepali food. Some of the restaurants in Katmandu, which should be visited, are:

Green Ice
Northfield Café
Everest Stake House
New Orleans
Third Eye
Himalayan Java
Fire & Ice

The best way to travel within the city of Katmandu is on foot. It is the best way to explore and imbibe the city’s unique culture. If walking is not you cup of tea try taking a rickshaw. These are widely found in the tourist areas of the city. Another common way of traveling is by taxis which are usually found all over the city. However, after midnight the fare may go up.

It is possible to go to Katmandu by air or by road. There is not train service to this city. The international airport of Nepal is located in Katmandu and is known as Tribhuvan International Airport. There are bus lines operating from India to Katmandu. It is also possible to rent a bike and go to Nepal. There are flights from all over the world to Katmandu. Many hotels and guesthouses offer free pick up from the airport. To come to Katmandu from other parts of Nepal you will have to take a bus or a taxi.

Katmandu is a real nice place to shop. The best thing to buy in this city is clothes. Tailors can also be hired at low cost if you prefer custom made clothes. There are many fabric shops in Indra Chowk and Bishal Bazaar. Silver is a best buy in Katmandu and people from other parts of the world comes here. In Katmandu, you can buy rugs and carpets made of silk or wool. A service fee is charged on every purchase with a credit card. Katmandu is a good place to buy cultural artifacts, although it is illegal to export antiques. You can find good pashminas at a very low cost in Nepal. In some shops in Thamel you can find electronic items like camera and other devices.

Nightlife action in Katmandu is concentrated in the Thamel district of the city. The bars and clubs in the city are open till 10 at night mostly. Some new bars and clubs are mushrooming at Patan area. In Katmandu you will also find a casino where you can gamble. Few bars and clubs of Katmandu are listed below:

Sam’s bar
Tom&Jerry’s bar
Absolute Bar
Full Moon
Underground Bar
Galaxy Discotheque
Sisha Terrace
Reggae Bar