Experience in Kathmandu, Nepal by laxman

What is it like to live in Kathmandu? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Kathamndu(capital of Nepal) is a very diverse city in itself. It has great monuments and temples as it is also called city of temples which are hundred years old, some of them enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites.

Kathmandu is a valley surrounded by beautiful uphills. The villages around or bordered to city are also amazing with their beautiful landscapes.

Moreover people are friendly and welcoming. the food and culture is equally impressive. So give it a try :)

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What is the student lifestyle like in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is a busy place and still has a lot to give and get explored.

The normal nepalese lifestyle is of moderate type so you wont be hard for you to cope in here. You could make friends easily if you are willing. There are some cool hangout places for students and foreigners in the city, although night life in city barely exist.

How much does it cost to live in Kathmandu?

Being the capital city of Nepal it is expensive relative to other cities in Nepal. But foods of different cultures are served and are quite affordable for students as well. If you look for there might be some opportunities to uplift your financial status.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Kathmandu? Is there any advice you can give?

Not much.... you can rent rooms or flat based on your needs.

This days a normal size room comes with rent ammount of Rs. 3000-4000 and a flat 10000-12000.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Nepalese cuisine is magnificient, as it has so many castes and ethnic groups each having their own cuisine.

Kathmandu is famous for its majority newari cuisine.

My favourite dishes would be: Chicken Chhoila, Gwarmari, Chatamari, Masu Bara, Yamari Dumplings.

What places would you recommend visiting in Kathmandu?

There are basantapur durbar square, pashupatinath temple, and other several temples and monuments with its historic architecture.

Bhaktapur and lalitpur neighbouring districts are also equally amazing and serene.

Thamel is the center hub for tourist hangouts having a night life.

Hiking around the Kathmandu valley is a lot of fun.

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Is it good to eat out in Kathmandu? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yeah food might not be best in street vendors but are tasty and yummy.

You can choose from varieties depending on veg/non veg.

Is the nightlife good in Kathmandu? Where is good to go?

Kathmandu barely have night life. Everything stops after 11 or so. Except Thamel which is the tourist's downtown.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Kathmandu?

Well come to Kathmandu. It is a nice place with great weather and amazing people

You won't face much language barrier because the people here pretty much speak english especially the young generation.

All in all food, life, culture and Nepal itself is amazing with its mountains and floating rivers and high altitude lakes and falls.

So welcome to Kathmandu....cheers!

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