City Gal On The Go
Bhaktapur is located about 45 minutes east of Kathmandu. It’s a pedestrian city — quieter, slower, and better preserved than Kathmandu. However, it also seemed to have been hit much harder by the earthquake than Kathmandu. If you plan to stay in Bhaktapur, I recommend staying at the Peacock Guest House.
If you have extra time in Kathmandu, I recommend taking a short taxi ride south to Patan. Get dropped off at Durbar Square. There’s a building across the street from the entrance with an open staircase on the side — climb the stairs and you’ll end up on the roof, where you’ll have a nice
Kathmandu is one of my favorite cities in the world. My first visit to Nepal wasn’t long after the 2015 earthquake leveled parts of the city. I highly recommend staying at the Kasthamandap Boutique Hotel, a lovely hotel conveniently located in Thamel. If you have time, you can also visit Patan and Bhaktapur.