Ten days in Kathmandu, the busy capital of Nepal. My explorations of the city included many walks around Thamel, the backpacker haven of Kathmandu, and the medieval-age Durbar Square.

Itinerary Rundown

I visited Kathmandu multiple times on transits between other cities in Nepal. My Kathmandu Itinerary was divided into four parts.

DestinationsDetails
Previous
  • New Delhi Itinerary (3 days): City Center Tour, Qutub Minar, and Lotus Temple
Part 1: Arrival in Nepal
Day 1 to 3
  • Kathmandu
  • New Delhi to Kolkata Flight
  • Kathmandu Hostel Check-in
  • In and around Thamel
 Next
  • Pokhara and Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Part 2: After Pokhara and Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Day 1 to 3
  • Kathmandu
  • In and around Thamel
  • Harati Devi Temple
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
Next
  • Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
Part 3: After Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
Day 1 to 2
  • Kathmandu
  • In and around Thamel
Next
  • Bandipur
Part 4: After Bandipur
Day 1 to 2
  • Kathmandu
  • In and around Thamel
Next
  • Malaysia and Singapore
Top
  • Nepal: Annapurna Himalayas and Holy Cities

Trip Date — October 2013

Route Map


Itinerary Notes & Tips

Part 1

Day 1

New Delhi to Kathmandu

  • 3:50pm to 5:50pm – New Delhi to Kathmandu Flight
  • Arrival at Kathmandu Airport
  • Apply for Nepal Visa on Arrival
    • 30-day tourist visa – US$40
  • Ride taxi to Paradise Guest House – R300

Kathmandu Hostel

  • Check-in at Mountain Peace Guest House (Paknajol road; Along small alleyway in front of Mountain Peace Guest House)
    • Double room with private TB – R400

Thamel district

  • Eat at Mitho Restaurant
    • Pork sweet and sour (R260), Buff momo (R120), masala chai (R50)

Day 2

  • Buy Trekking Equipment at Thamel area
  • Buy bus to ticket to Pokhara
    • Roundtrip Kathmandu to Pokhara non-aircon bus ticket – R1,000