Kathmandu
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Why visit
Kathmandu is a Nepal base for temple squares, stupas, courtyards, food, gear logistics, and valley day trips before bigger mountain routes. It works when the city is treated as part of the trip, rather than only a staging area.
When to avoid
Do not visit Kathmandu expecting every worthwhile stop to be close together or easy to improvise. A route through Kathmandu works best when opening days, transport, weather, and distance are treated as cultural logistics, not afterthoughts. For Kathmandu, check the practical conditions first, then decide whether walking, transit, or a taxi makes sense for each move. If the main interest is one nearby site, it may be better to treat Kathmandu as a base rather than the whole destination.
