Once upon a time, there were three principalities neighboring in the Kathmandu Valley. Their rulers were constantly trying to outdo each other - as soon as one of the princes built a new structure, the others created something even more grandiose. It is to these competitions that modern Kathmandu owes a huge number of religious buildings and luxurious palace complexes.
When the colorful temples and bustling life of the capital of Nepal make you dizzy, it's time to refresh yourself in one of the local cafes. Popular among tourists are dal bhat (rice with vegetables, meat curry, plain milk, and flatbread), mo mo (steamed dumplings with buffalo meat), and dal (bean soup). Restaurants offer an all-inclusive Nepali-style dish called thali (it costs about 220 NPR). They serve rice, meat, soup, sauces, vegetables on a large tray, and you can ask for a refill for free with no restrictions.
For souvenirs, stop by one of the local markets. Here you can buy leather and cashmere products, paintings, fabrics, tea, and spices. Bargaining is appropriate - if there is no fixed price, the seller will tell you the price with a possible discount.
Kathmandu
At the foot of the "Roof of the World"
Kathmandu is a triple capital: the modern one (the country of Nepal), and two historical ones (Patan and Bhaktapur). Today the city is home to more than a million people, hundreds of tour groups start from here to the summit of Mount Everest, and numerous pilgrims come to worship shrines and pray. Once you've been to vibrant and bustling Kathmandu for the first time, you'll never be able to forget it!
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