How to Spend 3 Days in KATHMANDU Nepal

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1. 2:11

   Swayambhunath

   ⛩️ Temple · Swayambhu

   Go at sunrise for golden light on the stupa; entry is about 2 USD.

2. 2:39

   Himalayan Java Coffee

   ☕ Cafe · Thamel

   The Himalayan breakfast is recommended; expect about 5–7 USD.

3. 2:57

   Kathmandu Durbar Square

   🏛️ Historic site · Basantapur

   Entry fee is about 10 USD.

4. 3:25

   Kumari Ghar

   🏛️ Historic site · Basantapur

5. 3:55

   Pashupatinath Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Gaushala

   Entrance is about 10 USD.

6. 4:23

   Bhojan Griha

   🍴 Restaurant · Dillibazar

   A typical meal costs around 15–20 USD.

7. 4:39

   Boudhanath Stupa

   ⛩️ Temple · Boudha

   Visit at night when the stupa is lit up; entry is free but donations are appreciated.

8. 5:09

   Taleju Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Basantapur · brief mention

   An insider tip not to miss while at Durbar Square.

9. 5:18

   Garden of Dreams

   🌳 Park · Kaiser Mahal

   Best visited early in the morning, when it is at its most peaceful.

10. 5:46

    Kaiser Cafe

    ☕ Cafe · Kaiser Mahal

    The continental breakfast costs around 7 USD.

11. 6:07

    Thamel

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Thamel

    Recommended as the main base for budget to mid-range stays, from 10 USD per night.

12. 6:26

    Rosemary Kitchen and Coffee Shop

    🍴 Restaurant · Thamel

    The chicken biryani costs around 6 USD.

13. 8:00

    Thakali Kitchen

    🍴 Restaurant · Thamel

    The thali set costs about 10 USD.

14. 9:11

    Changu Narayan Temple

    ⛩️ Temple · Changunarayan

    Arrive early for solitude and to see locals performing morning rituals.

15. 10:02

    Patan

    🚆 Day trip · Lalitpur

    Suggested as a quieter place to stay, with boutique guesthouses in converted Newari homes.

16. 10:14

    Patan Museum

    🏛️ Museum · Patan · brief mention

    Entrance fee is about 5 USD.

17. 10:20

    Patan Cafe

    ☕ Cafe · Patan

    Try the chicken momos with a fresh salad; about 10 USD.

18. 10:37

    Bhaktapur

    🚆 Day trip · Bhaktapur

    Entry is about 15 USD; don't miss juju dhau, the local 'king of yogurts'.

19. 10:49

    Nyatapola Temple

    ⛩️ Temple · Taumadhi · brief mention

20. 10:55

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    🏛️ Historic site · Bhaktapur · brief mention

21. 11:02

    Nyatapola Restaurant

    🍴 Restaurant · Taumadhi

    Try the bara lentil pancakes and yak curry; about 12 USD.