Four-day Foodie Trip to Nepal

1. Day 1: Kathmandu Durbar Square
   6 minutes (1.0 km) from Swayambhunath Stupa

   Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses numerous temples and ancient palaces, including the iconic Taleju Temple and Hanuman Dhoka Palace.

2. Day 2: Phewa Lake
   25-minute flight from Kathmandu

   Located in Pokhara, Phewa Lake is one of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in Nepal that boasts of scenic views surrounded by the Annapurna mountain range. Have lunch at Boomerang Restaurant with a spectacular view of the lake.

3. Day 3: Boudhanath Stupa
   20 minutes (7.5 km) from Pashupatinath Temple

   Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It is surrounded by numerous monasteries and shops selling traditional food and handicrafts.

4. Day 4: Thamel
   30 minutes (6.8 km) from Hanuman Dhoka Palace

   Thamel is a popular tourist spot in Kathmandu and a bustling bazaar where you can find authentic Nepali cuisine and local street food. Visit Himalayan Java Coffee to taste Nepali Coffee and have dinner at OR2K, one of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in Kathmandu.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kathmandu Durbar Square (2 hours, NPR 1,000)
• Phewa Lake (4-5 hours, NPR 4000)
• Boudhanath Stupa (2 hours, NPR 500)
• Thamel (2-3 hours, NPR 3000)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): NPR 8,500

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a visit to Patan Durbar Square or Chitwan National Park for an adventure. If you have less time, skip Phewa Lake and add a visit to Kumari Bahal, a temple dedicated to the Living Goddess.