the capital of Nepal. Thamel has been the center of the tourist industry
in Kathmandu for over four decades, starting from the hippie days when
many artists came to Nepal and spent weeks in Thamel.Thamel is
distinguished by its narrow alleys crowded with various shops and
vendors. Commonly sold goods include food, fresh vegetables/fruits,
pastries, trekking gear, walking gear, music, DVDs, handicrafts,
souvenirs, woolens, clothes. Travel agencies, small grocery stores,
budget hotels and restaurants also line the streets. Cars, cycles
rickshaws, two-wheelers and taxis ply these narrow streets alongside
hundreds of pedestrians.There are many restaurants in Thamel that serve
traditional and continental cuisine, although prices are significantly
higher than in non-tourist areas. Thamel also acts as the pre-base camp
for mountaineers. It boasts a wide range of mountaineering gear shops,
foreign money exchange booths, mobile phone shops, pubs, clubs, and
nightlife along with the numerous travel agents and guest houses. Thamel
is home to a wide range of the Nepalese population, and serves both
entertainment
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