Kathmandu
Thamel
Kathmandu's central tourist and trekking-gear district — narrow lanes packed with shops, restaurants, bookshops and travel agencies. A useful base and an easy place to explore on foot.
Plan your visit
Kathmandu's central tourist and trekking-gear district — narrow lanes packed with shops, restaurants, bookshops and travel agencies. A useful base and an easy place to explore on foot.
How to get there
Explore on foot from a central Kathmandu hotel.
Time to allow
2–3 hours or an evening
When to visit
Year-round; evenings are lively.
Good to know
Useful for trekking supplies and restaurants, but allow time for the old city's less commercial streets too.
How Shakurma can help
We suggest reputable shops, a practical first-night meal and a walking route.
Further reading
Planning times are estimates. Confirm current access, opening hours, fees and permits before travel.
Plan your visit to Thamel
Tell us your dates, interests and pace. We'll fit this stop into a practical Nepal journey.