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An elderly couple, Kathmandu
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The holiest city

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Where to watch the world go by

Bodha

Go to the Buddhist Stupa in Bodha, northeast from Kathmandu centre. It's a bit difficult to find due to Nepal's lack of street signs, but once you're there it's a fantastic spot to watch Buddhist monks go about their usual business and just contemplate life and the world in general. There's also a great restaurant run by an Italian lady where you can get a huge plate of vegetable chowmein for 15 Nepali Rupees, approximately 8 pence.

Northeast of Kathmandu town centre

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Best-kept secret (till now)

Bhaktapur

The most beautiful town in the Kathmandu valley, Bhaktapur has a huge collection of beautiful temples which are a must-see. The area is closed to traffic, so everything is kept in relatively excellent condition. The entrance fee is a bit steep for Westerners, in comparison to prices in the rest of Nepal (800 Rupees, approximately 7 pounds) but definitely worth it. Apparently, this is where some of the film Little Buddha was shot.

Ask any taxi in Kathmandu to take you to Bhaktapur

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