Probably the most famous building here is the Kumari Bahal, a building richly decorated with beautiful woodcarvings, which is home to the Royal Kumari, the Living Goddess, a manifestation of the great goddess Durga, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthamandap-the source of the name Kathmandu supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the durbar square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka palace. Swayambhunath: the most ancient and enigmatic of the valley’s holy shrines the golden spired stupa of Swayambhunath tops a wooded hillock. Records of its history date as far as the 5th century, but its origins are believed to be older. It is the Kathmandu valley’s most sacred buddhist shrine and whilst its worshippers include the vajrayana buddhists of northern Nepal and Tibet, newari buddhists are the most fervent devotees.
In the evening head to the bustling streets of THAMEL and discover Kathmandu like a local as you explore the city on an evening rickshaw ride. Start the tour from Kathmandu Durbar Square and pass bustling bazaars and market squares as you head to the colorful tourist hub of Thamel, where you’ll spend time (2 hours) exploring the different angles of Nepalese lifestyle, shopping for handicrafts and artifacts and much more. Stay for dinner and visit KAISER CAFÉ to see locals and tourists having good time over good food and music.
Accommodations: Soaltee Kathmandu