🇳🇵 Katmandú

📍 About Katmandú

Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath, and the Boudhanath Stupa against the backdrop of the Himalayas.

🗺️ What to do & see in Katmandú

• ✅Explore Durbar Square and its historic temples
• ✅Visit the Boudhanath Stupa and walk the pilgrimage circuit
• ✅Climb the stairs of Swayambhunath Monkey Temple
• ✅Observe cremations at the Hindu Pashupatinath Temple
• ✅Wander through the alleys and shops of Thamel neighborhood
• ✅Take a day trip to Nagarkot Hill for Himalayan views

🏛️ Must-see attractions in Katmandú

• ⭐Boudhanath Stupa
• ⭐Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple
• ⭐Kathmandu Durbar Square
• ⭐Pashupatinath Temple
• ⭐Ancient city of Bhaktapur
• ⭐Patan Durbar Square

🍽️ Local cuisine in Katmandú

• 🍴Dal bhat, the national dish of lentils, rice, and vegetables
• 🍴Momos, steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables
• 🍴Thukpa, a comforting Tibetan-style noodle soup
• 🍴Newari khaja set, a selection of snacks from the Newar ethnic group
• 🍴Spiced masala tea with milk

💡 Travel tips for Katmandú

• 💡The best seasons are October to November and March to April
• 💡It's the gateway to trekking—allow days to acclimatize
• 💡Air pollution is high; a mask can be useful
• 💡Carry cash in Nepalese rupees, as ATMs don't always work
• 💡Obtain the necessary permits if planning mountain hikes