- Address: Asan Tole Bhotahity Rd Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
The capital of the state is a mirror of its people. Traditions and national values gathered in it represent the culture of its population to the world. Getting to the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu , you are immersed in the special atmosphere of Asian culture and antiquity. Especially popular among Europeans in Kathmandu is the ancient market Asan, preserved among the ancient streets and hereditary shops of artisans.
Street History
The market of Asan in Kathmandu is a whole Bazaar street, which today is called Asan Tole. It stretches from the southwest of Kathmandu to the north-east from the Durbar square to the large intersection of six streets. Asan Tole Street is the ancient trade route of caravans from India to Tibet, which took place here many centuries ago before the city was founded. In all six streets, as in the old days, the Nevarans live.
Asan in our days
The market of Asan is considered the busiest and noisiest point in Kathmandu. Here, from early morning until sunset, there are many sellers and buyers of a variety of goods. Local shops, benches and counters sell different things and products for everyday life:
- dishes;
- stationery;
- fabric;
- sari;
- ornaments and cosmetics;
- household appliances;
- rare spices and spices;
- fruit;
- vegetables;
- goods of local farmers;
- souvenirs , etc.
Standing on the market square is a huge temple dedicated to the goddess of grain and fertility Annapurna, the incarnation of Parvati, the wife of Shiva. In the temple it is revered as a beautiful silver vessel of abundance. In the period of city holidays and festivals, the market of Asan is especially interesting.
How to get to the market of Asan?
Walking along the ancient streets of Kathmandu, the market of Asan Tole you will find on the coordinates: 27.707576.85.312257. You can come here by taxi, a rented car or a city bus. Almost all city routes pass by the market, from any nearest stop to the market it is necessary to walk for 5-10 minutes.
The Asan market in Kathmandu is included in the list of objects of the tourist review of the city and is considered a local landmark . If you want for $ 100-150, you can hire a shopping guide that will show you the most interesting, tasty and inexpensive points on the market. On weekends (Saturday and Sunday), farmers come from all over the country.