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Kathmandu

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Kathmandu.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos is a YouTube travel channel sharing city guides, travel tips, street food tours, and itineraries.

This Kathmandu guide video is especially useful for combining temples, food stops, shopping areas, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, momos, and dal bhat in one city overview.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing regular travel videos with practical information and on-the-ground observations.

This travel video follows a walk through Kathmandu while adding practical tips for traveling and trekking in Nepal, making it a strong street-level city reference.

Syifa Adriana

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Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger focusing on culture, history, and everyday life.

This vlog gives a focused, lively look at Kathmandu's New Road bazaar through a search for a well-known samosa and observations of the busy street scene.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major professionally edited travel-publishing brand offering destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and planning services. Their Kathmandu guide is a helpful overview for planning around UNESCO temples, markets, mountain views, Durbar Square, Thamel's food scene, and essential tips.

Kathmandu travel - Lonely Planet | Nepal, Asia

Explore Kathmandu holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/nepal/kathmandu

A Little Adrift
Travel guide

A Little Adrift is a long-running travel site focused on responsible tourism, slow travel, and practical destination guides. Their Kathmandu article offers thoughtful cultural guidance, pairing major stupas and temples with a curated set of lesser-known places to visit.

21 Memorable Things to Do in Kathmandu (2024)

This travel guide covers visiting the major cultural sites in Kathmandu, Nepal, as well a hand-curated list of lesser-known gems.

alittleadrift.com/what-to-do-kathmandu/

That Backpacker
Travel guide

That Backpacker is Audrey Bergner's travel site, publishing practical destination guides, itineraries, food travel, and trip-planning advice. Her Kathmandu guide is a practical first-timer introduction, highlighting temples, momos, and city experiences that help visitors start orienting themselves.

Kathmandu Travel Guide: What to Do on Your Visit to Kathmandu

Kathmandu travel guide showing you what to do on your first visit to the city. There will be lots of temples, momos, and a monkey or two!

thatbackpacker.com/visiting-kathmandu-nepal/

Third Eye Traveller
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Third Eye Traveller is Sophie Pearce's solo female travel blog with a focus on atmospheric, historical, literary, and themed destinations. Her Kathmandu bucket-list article is useful for visitors with limited time, organizing 15 things to do into an easy planning format.

Kathmandu Bucket List (2026)- 15 Things to Do in Kathmandu!

Are you ready for the ultimate Kathmandu bucket list? This list will guarantee that you get the absolute best out of your visit to Kathmandu, however short. Some will tell you to get out of

thirdeyetraveller.com/kathmandu-bucket-list/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, travel jobs, and long-term travel resources. Their three-day Kathmandu itinerary gives budget-minded travelers a practical route through temples, local places, food, and trip-planning tips.

The Broke Backpacker: Kathmandu Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/kathmandu-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/kathmandu-itinerary/

Practical Wanderlust
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Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast with detailed guides, social context, humor, and practical advice. Their Kathmandu guide is a well-rounded resource for exploring streets, markets, ancient temples, things to do, and a few additional surprises.

10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Kathmandu, Nepal

Chaotic streets. Colorful markets. Ancient temples. Our post includes all the best things to do and places to visit in Kathmandu - plus a few surprises.

practicalwanderlust.com/places-to-visit-in-kathmandu/

Nomad is Beautiful
Travel guide

Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on location-independent work, long-term travel, and practical travel resources. Their Kathmandu article is helpful for planning both city time and nearby excursions, combining things to do with useful day-trip tips.

Things to Do in Kathmandu, Nepal

A guide to the best things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal and useful tips on day trips from the city.

nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-in-kathmandu/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is Jessie Festa's travel site focused on solo female travel, adventure, cultural immersion, and responsible tourism. Her Kathmandu food article gives cultural travelers a focused, enjoyable way into the city through a Nepali food tour, cooking class, and momos.

Where To Eat In Kathmandu Cooking Class + Nepali Food Tour

Wondering where to eat in Kathmandu? Read to discover a delicious Nepali food tour + a Kathmandu cooking class where we made momos!

jessieonajourney.com/where-to-eat-in-kathmandu-cooking-class-nepali-food-tour/