Nepal / Practical city guide
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From Kathmandu's Tribhuvan airport to Thamel, the prepaid taxi counter outside arrivals is the simplest ride; ride apps and Sajha buses cost less but need more effort.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingWalk clockwise around Boudhanath, give worshippers space and distinguish the public circuit from monastery access when planning a Kathmandu visit.
Official sources checked 2026-10-16Dal bhat is rice with lentil soup, curried vegetables and pickle, eaten twice a day as lunch and dinner. What a set includes, where Newari and Thakali food fit, and what to check on the bill.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingA foreign adult pays NPR 1,000 each for Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares and US$15 or NPR 2,000 for Bhaktapur. What each ticket covers, who is exempt and how to budget.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingNepal's tourist visa on arrival costs US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days and US$125 for 90 days. Who is exempt, who must apply ahead, and extension maths.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingNon-Hindus can visit Pashupatinath's grounds and ghats but not the main sanctum. Fee, dress, cremation etiquette, photography rules and ritual times in Kathmandu.
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