- Address: 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal
The capital of Nepal , Kathmandu, attracts many tourists with its special atmosphere. It is full of attractions , oriental color and architecture in the style of Buddhism. For tourists this metropolitan metropolis usually starts from the Tamel region.
What is Tamel?
Tamel in Kathmandu is a real tourist Mecca of Nepal, the most popular tourist destination, where Europeans feel most comfortable. The area of Tamel is located between two hotels: Utze and Kathmandu Guesthouse.
The tourist area of Tamel in Kathmandu is a few interesting streets, on which are located:
- offices of travel companies;
- the shops;
- cheap hotels ;
- currency exchange offices;
- night clubs;
- cafes and restaurants.
His popularity Tamel in Kathmandu began to recover in the 50-60 years of the twentieth century. Every day street vendors, hawkers and barkers work here. If you are in Kathmandu in transit or for a short while, seasoned travelers recommend staying here.
The area is considered a serious preliminary base of mountaineers, as there are many shops with appropriate equipment and outfit. Also, Tamel in Kathmandu has the glory of the Nepalese red light district.
How to get to Tamel?
It is more convenient to get to Tamel from any area of Kathmandu by taxi or rickshaw. But in order to feel the special color of the capital, many tourists try to get here by public bus. By the way, there are also direct flights from the international airport of Kathmandu . Your stop is Ratna Park.
You can also get to Tamel by yourself, strolling along Kathmandu and following the coordinates 27.714135, 85.311820, or as part of a tourist excursion.