Thamel Travel Guide
Kathmandu
Popular places to visit
Garden of Dreams
Explore the great outdoors at Garden of Dreams, a lovely green space in Kathmandu. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Kathesimbhu Stupa
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu with a stop at Kathesimbhu Stupa. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Pashupatinath Temple
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu with a stop at Pashupatinath Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Boudhanath
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a stop at Boudhanath. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Durbar Marg
During your trip to Kathmandu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Durbar Marg. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Thamel
The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret
Great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
Room was great. Real fast was very good. And it was a great location
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
DOM Himalaya Hotel
Aarya Hotel and Spa - Eternal Heritage
Very polite and friendly staff, and what a hotel!!!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Barahi Kathmandu
everything was perfect
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel
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Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thamel
Chhetrapati
While Chhetrapati isn't home to many top sights, Asan Bazaar and Garden of Dreams are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lazimpat
Get to know Lazimpat by checking out its gardens, restaurants and historical sites. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum during your time in the area.
Naxal
When in Naxal, you can plan a visit to Narayanhity Palace Museum and Durbar Marg, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sundhara
While visiting Sundhara, you might make a stop by sights like Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara).
Tahachal
When in Tahachal, you can plan a visit to National Museum of Nepal and Swayambhunath, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kalimati
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kalimati and surrounding area, you can visit National Museum of Nepal and Basantapur.
