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In the heart of Thamel
Everything is close
Thamel is the traveller’s quarter of Kathmandu. Cafes, rooftop dinners, trekking shops and centuries of history, all just outside our door.
- Old City
Nearby - Heart of
Thamel - Trekker
Friendly - Cafes and
Tea - Quiet
Nights - Made for
Long Stays
The old city
Centuries of history, a short walk away
Pagodas, courtyards and busy market lanes. Kathmandu’s old city is one of the most remarkable places in Asia, and it starts just south of Thamel.
Temples and squares
Kathmandu Durbar Square and the old city lanes are a short walk away.
Markets
Asan Bazaar for spices, fabric and everyday Kathmandu life.
Before and after the trek
The gateway to the Himalaya
Thamel is where most treks begin and end. Gear up, meet your guide, then come back to a quiet room and a proper rest.
Gear shops
All around you
Trek agencies
Steps away
Rest days
Quiet rooms to recover
Nearby
Kathmandu is waiting
From Thamel, the city’s best known places are a walk or a short ride away.
Before you arrive
Getting here, and getting started
Finding us
Paknajol
Just north of Thamel
Open the map for directions from wherever you are in Kathmandu.
Arriving
Into Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport
Most international visitors fly into Tribhuvan International Airport. Questions about getting to us? Just ask.
First time here
Start in Thamel
Cafes, gear shops and trek agencies
Thamel is the traveller’s quarter of Kathmandu, with the old city just to the south.
Your stay in Kathmandu starts here.
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