Its narrow streets are filled to the brim with travel agents, guesthouses, watering holes and shops selling climbing gear and souvenirs. Yak wool pashminas were everywhere. How many internet cafes can you spot in this photo?
Feb 9, 2009
Street Scenes: Thamel Kathmandu
At some point most who travel to Kathmandu find themselves in Thamel, a proper tourist ghetto.
Its narrow streets are filled to the brim with travel agents, guesthouses, watering holes and shops selling climbing gear and souvenirs. Yak wool pashminas were everywhere. How many internet cafes can you spot in this photo?
Its narrow streets are filled to the brim with travel agents, guesthouses, watering holes and shops selling climbing gear and souvenirs. Yak wool pashminas were everywhere. How many internet cafes can you spot in this photo?
four! Is the answer four?!
ReplyDeleteThe Nepalese Khao San Road :)
ReplyDeleteFunny that Nepal is mostly known for their natural beauty, yet, an image of their urban jungle shows a different side of the country.
Everything a backpacker needs in one shot!!
ReplyDeleteI only see three but my sight's not the sharpest.
ReplyDeletePreviously Bitten and Flygirl, you are in the ballpark.
ReplyDeleteGennaro and Catherine, Exactly!
every country im sure has an alley like this and they have a character of its own
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