Thamel Neighborhood

Si llegas a [poi=119863]Kathmandu[/poi] agotado de interminables días y kilómetros en bus, y más si vienes de [poi=107203]trequear por el Annapurna[/poi] desde [poi=107192]Pokhara[/poi], el barrio de Thamel te parecerá un paraíso. A los pocos días te darás cuenta que es lo menos parecido al Kathmandu que probablemente imaginabas, ya que el barrio está contaminado por la presencia de turistas y todo gira alrededor de ellos. No sólo Thamel está lleno de hoteles de diversa categoría, sino que allí tienes restaurantes, pastelerías, bares y colmados que te recordarán a occidente y te parecerán un sueño. Las tiendas venden todo lo que puedas necesitar para practicar senderismo o montañismo, artesanías típicas, textiles y ropa bastante convencional. Pero sin duda es el mejor sitio donde ‘aterrizar’ luego de andar con la mochila a cuestas durante días. Thamel es entretenido; gente de todo el mundo se concentra allí junto con habitantes de Kathmandu que buscan contacto con el mundo occidental y un poco de esparcimiento. Pero no te quedes sólo con eso. Thamel es una ínfima parte de Kathmandu. Lo mejor, el alma más genuina de la ciudad, no está allí.

If you get tired of endless days Kathmandu and miles by bus, especially if you come from trequear by Annapurna from Pokhara, Thamel neighborhood will look like a paradise. Within a few days you will notice that is at least similar to Kathmandu probably imagined, since the neighborhood is contaminated by the presence of tourists and everything revolves around them. Not only Thamel is full of hotels of different categories, but there you have restaurants, bakeries, bars and grocery stores that will remind the West and you seem a dream. The stores sell everything you need for hiking or mountain climbing, handicrafts, textiles and clothing rather conventional. But it is certainly the best place to 'land' after walking with a backpack for days. Thamel is entertaining, people around the world is concentrated there along with people of Kathmandu seeking contact with the western world and a bit of relaxation. But do not leave just like that. Thamel is a tiny part of Kathmandu. The best, most genuine soul of the city, not there.

Thamel est un quartier de Kathmandu fort apprécié des touristes qui s'y regroupent ! Entre un lacis de ruelles, se trouvent quantité d'hébergements, guesthouses et hôtels de bonne catégorie. Divers restaurants ont ouvert leurs portes : occidentaux et asiatiques trouvent leur bonheur culinaire. On peut sans problème commander un steak frites. Plusieurs boulangeries avec quantité de viennoiseries. Quelques supermarchés. Money changeurs. Douches chaudes, air conditionné et nourriture comme à la maison, voilà de quoi faire du tourisme confortablement : les Népalais klaxonnent et obstruent les rues pour le fun du dépaysement. Quartier hyperanimé, voire presque trop bruyant par endroits en soirée. On est bien à Kathmandu : les ruelles sont encombrées de cyclos-pousse, motos et taxis. Les piétons se bousculent le long d'une succession de boutiques exotiques (Mention spéciale pour les articles en feutrine, vraiment made in Népal). Touristique et confortable.... mais c'est aussi un ghetto, loin du Kathmandu des Népalais et loin de la réalité népalaise.

Thamel area of ​​Kathmandu is a very popular with tourists who gather there! Between a maze of alleys, amount to find accommodation, guesthouses and hotels good class. Various restaurants have opened their doors: Western and Asian culinary find their happiness. One can easily order a steak frites. Several bakeries with amount of pastries. Some supermarkets. Money changers. Hot showers, air conditioning and food at home, that's what sightseeing comfortably: Nepalese honk and clog the streets for fun change of scenery. Hyperanimé or almost too noisy snow in the evening area. It is in Kathmandu: the streets are crowded with cyclists rickshaws, motorbikes and taxis. Pedestrians jostle along a succession of exotic shops (special mention for the items in felt, really made in Nepal). Tourist and comfortable .... but it is also a ghetto, away from Kathmandu in Nepal and the Nepalese away from reality.

Le Thamel est le centre touristique de Katmandou, concentrant hôtels, restaurants, cafés, boutiques en tout genre... Les rues étroites et bondées rendent la circulation difficile, bien que l'accès des voitures soit restreint. Dans le Thamel comme partout ailleurs à Katmandou, l'électricité est rationnée, si bien que vous n'aurez dans votre hôtel de l'électricité que quelques heures par jour seulement, et que certaines parties du dédale cesseront leur activité lorsque l'élécrticité s'en ira. Certains restaurants ne pourront pas préparer certains plats... L'ambiance très hippie, les inombrables boutiques à bas-coût et l'atmosphère générale du lieu font du Thamel une étape incontournable pour le touriste.

Thamel is the tourist center of Kathmandu, focusing hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops of all kinds ... The narrow crowded streets make driving difficult, although vehicle access is restricted. In Thamel in Kathmandu as elsewhere, electricity is rationed, so that you do have in your hotel electricity a few hours a day only, and some parts of the maze will retire when élécrticité s 'go away. Some restaurants will not be able to prepare some dishes ... The atmosphere very hippie, countless shops low cost and the general atmosphere of the place of Thamel are a must for tourists.

Thamel... Qu'on soit treckeur, touriste, aventurier, "baba-cool", on passe tous par Thamel... C'est l'hyper centre de Kathmandu, et par la même le quartier touristique par excellence. C'est simple, dans ces multitudes de petites rues regorgeant de vie, on peut dormir dans un hôtel miteux ou 4 étoiles, manger local, hamburger ou sushi, trouver un guide de treck, se faire masser, aller sur internet, acheter des cadeaux, voir un concert, et bien d'autres choses plus ou moins légales... Il ne faut bien sur pas s'arrêter à son apparence démentielle et psychédélique! Aventurez vous dans les rues les plus étroites, dans les petits marchés, les temples cachés, il y a milles choses à découvrir.

Thamel ... Whether you treckeur, tourist, adventurer, "hippie", all we go through Thamel ... This is the very center of Kathmandu, and even the tourist area par excellence. It's simple, these multitudes of small streets full of life, you can sleep in a seedy hotel or 4 stars, local eating, burger or sushi, find a guide trek, get a massage, go on the internet, buying gifts , see a concert, and many other things more or less legal ... It should of course not stop his insane look and psychedelic! Venture across the narrowest streets in the small markets, hidden temples, there are thousand things to discover.

Es sin duda el barrio más electrizante de la capital. Aquí verás como se ha modernizado la ciudad; garitos de música en directo, panderias alemanas donde venden croasanes con chocolate, pizzas para llevar en porciones, tiendas de ropa y artículos para hacer toda clase de trecks y deportes de riesgo. Todo esto con la humildad del que es bastante pobre y con la ayuda de la comunidad hippy, que ahora y desde hace unos años tienen en esta capital y en concreto, en este barrio Thamel, uno de sus cuarteles generales, como los que hay en Australia, por la costa este, o en India, creo que por Goa. Lo cierto es que si olvidas esas 4 o 5 calles que los hippys han tomado, verás el porqué de su tan increíble atracción. Aunque me repita diré otra vez que es otro viaje en el tiempo!....Hay tantas cosas que ver en cualquier esquina de Thamel!! Aquí os dejo unas de mis imágenes preferidas de todos mis viajes. Vida,..Mucha vida en ellas!!!

It is undoubtedly the most electrifying district of the capital. Here you will see how the city has been modernized; live music hangouts, German panderias where they sell chocolate croissants, carryout in portions, clothing and items to make all kinds of trecks and sports. All this with the humility that is rather poor and with the help of the hippy community, now and for some years have in this capital and specifically in this neighborhood Thamel, one of their headquarters, such as those in australia, on the east coast, or in India, believe that Goa. The truth is that if you forget those 4 or 5 blocks that have taken hippys, see why its so amazing attraction. Although I repeat I"ll say it again that is another trip back in time! .... There are so many things to see in any corner of Thamel !! Here you have some of my favorite pictures of all my travels. Life .. Many life in them !!!

Thamel è il quartiere turistico di Kathmandu. Nella grande capitale nepalese questo è il principale punto di arrivo per i visitatori. Qui si trovano la maggior parte degli hotel e delle guesthouse economiche, oltre a ristoranti che preparano cucina occidentale. Da Thamel è possibile organizzare spedizioni e trekking con le numerose agenzie a disposizione ed è qui che è possibile acquistare tutta l'attrezzatura necessaria a partire per la montagna.

Thamel is the tourist district of Kathmandu. In the great Nepalese capital this is the main point of arrival for visitors. Here you'll find most of the hotels and budget guesthouses, as well as restaurants offering western. From Thamel you can organize expeditions and trekking with numerous agencies available and that is where you can buy all the necessary equipment from the mountain.

Thamel es un barrio muy bullicioso y entretenido, visitado por miles de turistas de todo el mundo.En sus calles encontraras de todo los que necesites para la montaña, regalos, pasar días diferentes, etc, es un paraíso...nada que ver con la India. Es un lugar diferente que no olvidarás jamás.

Thamel is a very lively and entertaining area, visited by thousands of tourists from around the world.In the streets find all you need for the mountain, gifts, spend different days, etc., is a paradise ... nothing to do with India. It's a different place that will never forget.

Una de las grandes cosas que puedes hacer en Kathmandú es perderte por sus calles al caer el sol y disfrutar de las luces y las sombras.

One of the great things you can do in Kathmandu is losing its streets at sunset and enjoy the lights and shadows.

Ricca di emozioni!

Full of emotions!

Troppo caotico però folcloristico.

Too chaotic though folkloristic