There's more to Nepal than mountains. Visiting Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu's thriving Buddhist enclave, is a way to your inner Buddha. If you have one.
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Durbar Squares —
All three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu -- Patan (pictured), Kathmandu and Bhaktapur -- are home to impressive architecture.
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Relaxing evenings —
Evenings at the Hotel At The End of The Universe sometimes involve a Khukri rum with friendly hotel staff. And maybe a jam session.
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Villages with a view —
From the Himalayan mountain village of Nagarkot, there are views of terraced fields and, when skies are clear, sunrise over Mount Everest.
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New Orleans Cafe —
At New Orleans Cafe, a local musician starts the day with Nepali morning ragas on his flute, before transitioning to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five."
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Nepalese dim sum? —
Though it has a solid international food scene, Nepalese restaurants lean on local faves like momo dumplings and thukpa noodle soup.
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Magic of momos —
Developed a taste for Nepalese momo dumplings? You can take lessons to help you learn to make them at home.
