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Things to do in Thamel, Kathmandu
12 places in Thamel from 14 Kathmandu travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
12 places · most mentioned first
Thamel
Kathmandu's main tourist district, a maze of narrow streets packed with shops and budget lodging, and the usual base for first-time visitors.
1:23· Sun Kissed Bucket Listin 12 vlogsHimalayan Java Coffee
Popular Nepali coffeehouse in Thamel with an extensive menu of coffee, freshly baked pastries and hearty breakfasts.
0:28· Tisha Shresthain 2 vlogs
Mentioned once
10 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Sam's Bar
Thamel bar described as Kathmandu's oldest and probably most popular, with a club-like feel and a crowd of travellers.
6:01· Cal McKinley1 vlogRum Doodle
Bar and restaurant whose walls bear the stories and signatures of climbers who have attempted Everest.
6:05· Cal McKinley1 vlogMandala Street
Pedestrian bazaar street in Thamel strung with prayer flags, lined with shops, cafes and detailed buildings.
11:55· Alex Again1 vlogSora Restaurant
Upscale rooftop restaurant at Arya Hotel with a glass floor over the pool and panoramic views across Kathmandu to the mountains.
17:23· Alex Again1 vlogRosemary Kitchen and Coffee Shop
Cozy restaurant and coffee shop in Thamel serving a mix of cuisines.
6:26· Exotic Vacation1 vlogThakali Kitchen
Thamel restaurant specialising in Thakali cuisine, known for its traditional thali sets.
8:00· Exotic Vacation1 vlogRoadhouse Cafe
Popular Kathmandu restaurant serving breakfast, wood-fired pizzas and pastas, with a branch in Thamel.
7:39· Tanya Law Bedi1 vlogPumpernickel Bakery
Well-known multi-floor bakery-cafe in Thamel with upper-level seating overlooking the busy streets.
Kathmandu Sport Climbing Center
Climbing wall in Kathmandu for practising climbing before heading into the mountains.
Yangling Tibetan Restaurant
Traditional Tibetan restaurant serving hearty noodle soups such as thukpa and thenthuk.
