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Kathmandu (Nepali: काठमाडौं Kāthmāḍaun) is the largest city and capital of Nepal, and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is a fast-growing spot catering to a wide range of holiday types and budgets. As a result of considerable urban growth in recent decades, it is now part of one continuous urban area together with Patan to the south.
Includes Boudha Stupa, and the Tibetan area.
Includes Ratna Park, the former palace, New Road, the embassy quarter, and is home to a number of luxury hotels.
Includes the backpacker area of Thamel, Swayambu, Durbar Square, and Freak Street.
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Future Nepal is a volunteer organization in Nepal established in 2002 and registered with social welfare council of Nepal. It is a non—governmental and extremely non-profitable organization working under the principle of “change society by Volunteering”. It established with the objective of changing and promoting the status of the country through “Volunteering in Nepal”. The members of its group have collected enough experiences in volunteering works and are familiar with every problems of the society. Volunteers can involve in teaching English in rural schools and monastery, women empowerment, healthpost volunteering, cultural exchange, organic farming, animal caring, work with orphans, etc.
Organizes tours that take guests to visit and learn from Nepal's change makers, e.g., social entrepreneurs, artists, activists and other innovators. There are prearranged tours (usually 2 days including a networking session in the evening) on specific issues - or you can design your own.
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Based in an off-the-beaten-track neighbourhood in southeast Kathmandu, all volunteers are placed in local homestays and have the opportunity to use their skills to give back to the community. Volunteer work is personalised according to your ability, and you’ll be living as a part of the community you are helping. Learn to make momos, speak Nepali, dance, and all about modern Nepali culture from your host family, and give something back.
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On foot
It is possible to get around Kathmandu by foot, but walking around town is not always pleasant.
By taxi
Taxis can be hailed on the street or called through app. If you hail a taxi, negotiate the fare before starting off. Fares are higher after dark and in less busy areas.
By microbus
The Tempos, small three-wheeled buses, and microbuses are a very cheap (Nrs20-30) way to get around the city.
By bus
There is government bus service with online route map showing bus position in real time. Application for Android: Sajha Plus
By motorbike taxi
Motorbike taxis congregate at certain popular junctions or can be hailed through Tootle app. These are more expensive than buses or microbuses, but pick up and drop door to door.
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