We are loving the homestay breakfasts and the free tea and coffee. We never want to leave in the mornings! However we dragged ourselves out and onto the shopping streets of Thamel. We were searching for gloves for our trek to ensure our hands stay toastie warm. We eventually found a pair each that fitted well and were a good price.
In the afternoon we decided to head out to Patan, a quiet little town about 30 mins from Kathmandu. We caught the local bus which was fairly quiet and it dropped us a few minutes away from the temple sites. Patan has a Durbar Square just like Kathmandu. It is full of beautiful old temples. We ate some lunch and washed it down with chai before walking amongst many beautiful temples and buildings. We followed a really nice heritage trail through the town back to the bus stop.
The bus home was rather more crowded and we stood until seats became available. Once back in Kathmandu we wandered the busy streets before heading back.
Another amazing meal was served and we spent the rest of the evening chatting and planning the road ahead.
In the afternoon we decided to head out to Patan, a quiet little town about 30 mins from Kathmandu. We caught the local bus which was fairly quiet and it dropped us a few minutes away from the temple sites. Patan has a Durbar Square just like Kathmandu. It is full of beautiful old temples. We ate some lunch and washed it down with chai before walking amongst many beautiful temples and buildings. We followed a really nice heritage trail through the town back to the bus stop.
The bus home was rather more crowded and we stood until seats became available. Once back in Kathmandu we wandered the busy streets before heading back.
Another amazing meal was served and we spent the rest of the evening chatting and planning the road ahead.