Photo Tour of Kathmandu, Thamel and Patan

From golden temples to bountiful food. Kathmandu has a lot to see if you have time before or after your trekking in the Himalayas.

 

Buddhist temples were scattered around the streets of Kathmandu

 

Kathmandu Buddhist temple

 

the eyes of Buddha were watching almost every part of the city

 

The eyes were unique to the Nepali style of Buddhist temples

 

a man selling beans? All very colorful

 

streets of Kathmandu

 

an altar between shops

 

this shrine was supposed to help your tooth health... didn't help Lina with that root canal though

 

The streets of Kathmandu

 

hidden shrines in a tiny Kathmandu alley

 

Kathmandu temple

 

birds enjoyed the many perches in the city

 

as I said... many birds enjoy Kathmandu's detailed architecture

 

gold plated detail

 

more tantric carvings

 

Kathmandu wares

 

The streets of Kathmandu

 

golden dragon shrine

 

Kathmandu shrine

 

Lina on the streets of Kathmandu

 

golden buddhist shrine

 

embedded windows?

 

free bike, anyone?

 

overexposed Buddhist temple in Kathmandu

 

overexposed shop in Kathmandu

 

temple detail

 

Kathmandu architecture

 

Kathmandu architecture in Durbar Square

 

 

a man on his mobile in Kathmandu

 

flags line the streets

 

can't take photo of Kumari? Take a picture of the sign that says so

 

roof problems? just cover it up a bit and hope it doesn't fall? maybe some plants will add extra support

 

Durbar Square

 

birds of Durbar Square

 

Durbar Square architectural details

 

this was only out for a special holiday. we saw it being put away

 

tantric orgy woodwork

 

tantric craziness ensues

 

this temple is popular with the motorcyclists

 

Durbar Square

 

three men in Durbar Square

 

Lina and Olga enjoying real espresso drinks most likely at Himalayan Java

 

The Royal Palace at Durbar Square Kathmandu

 

view of some vendors selling outside of the Royal Palace

 

the skies of Kathmandu

 

The Royal Palace in Durbar Square Kathmandu

 

A pagoda-esque tower in The Royal Palace in Durbar Square Kathmandu

 

the streets of Kathmandu

 

Kathmandu architectural detail. Insane woodworking skills

 

Buddha's eyes are on this door

 

Museum

 

the steps to Monkey Temple

 

Lina and Olga in front of Monkey Temple

 

view from Monkey Temple

 

a Monkey Temple monkey... so evil he looks

 

prayer wheels at Monkey Temple

 

Monkey Temple

 

Monkey Temple

 

the residents of Monkey Temple

 

this baby monkey was ruining all of the prayer flags! bad karama for this one!

 

the temples below Monkey Temple may have had more prayer flags

 

This building is full of grass

 

walking around Durbar Square Patan

 

a bull and his prayer wheels outside of Patan

 

brick strong Patan

 

self portrait? can you spot me? Patan selfie

 

Krishna in Patan

 

a monkey statue with his durian at the Golden Temple in Patan

 

a man and his elephants at the Golden Temple in Patan

 

Golden Temple Patan

 

detail in The Golden Temple Patan

 

monks at work in Patan's Golden Temple

 

entrance to Patan's Golden Temple

 

an old store

 

intricate window

 

Kathmandu self portrait

 

public holy baths

 

the sacrificial goat

 

watching the goat?

 

traditional sign of respect?

 

prayer flags

 

what a random ad... Ice Cream 4 my special one? Tom and Jerry? Random

 

intricate work

 

Durbar Square Patan

 

Durbar Square Patan

 

a woman walks in Durbar Square Patan

 

Patan's Durbar Square

 

A kid and his elephant

 

museum in Patan's Durbar Square

 

cafe in Patan's Durbar Square

 

details

 

more intricate window carvings

 

Lina was photo bombed by 2 kids!

 

intricate woodwork in Patan's Durbar Square

 

Clouds cast over Durbar Square

 

A lion and mural

 

A golden entryway

 

Lina taking a break

 

Kathmandu vendor working his way through Kathmandu traffic

 

Olga looking for water in a Kathmandu shop

 

streets of Kathmandu

 

Kathmandu vendors

 

more tantric carvings

 

even more tantric carvings

 

intricate gold work on this temple

 

Fancy traditional dinner and dance at Thamel House

 

Olga enjoys some free shots to top off her meal at Thamel House

 

Thamel House meal

 

Lina enjoying a burger after our 17 day Everest Trek

 

Cookiewalla! "God save the King" was quite an incredible dessert

 

Lina and a huge fruit in the Garden of Dreams

 

Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu

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