Welcome to Kathmandu, a vibrant mix of Hindu and Buddhist humanity nestled in a high-altitude valley in the center of Nepal and gateway to the Himalayas…
So, score a fistful of Rupees and prepare for sensory overload in a dusty maze of temples, prayer flags, mandalas, persistent touts, and more smiles than you can count.
Namaste!
Aerial View of Kathmandu
Nepalese Visa
Nepalese Rupees
Dollars to Rupees: I wanted to have small Nepali bills for the Everest trek, but did not realize it would cause me to empty the hotel safe and miss breakfast before catching the bus to Kathmandu airport.