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Where to stay in Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Thamel

Hotels, restaurants and trekking shops in one walkable grid. Easiest base for a first trip, though busy and noisy.

Kathmandu

Patan and the Lalitpur side

Durbar square, artisan workshops and a calmer feel. Good for families who want culture without the bustle.

Kathmandu

Bhaktapur

The best-preserved old town of the valley, twenty minutes from the centre. Choose it for quieter evenings and morning squares.

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