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Beautiful mountainous terrain and smiling faces greet you in the great city of Kathmandu, Nepal. The fascinating countryside in the city of Kathmandu is loaded with golden pagodas, ancient temples, bars, hotels and restaurants. Be assured that you can find cheap flights to this beautiful destination without any hassle using liligo.com. The key to finding the best deals is to search early. From London you can catch flights to Kathmandu with Oman Air, Gulf Air, Etihad Airways and Kingfisher Airlines for less than £500! By searching at least 6 months in advance of your trip you have the advantage of comparing and waiting for the right price. Watch fare trends with our email fare alerts is the easiest way to do this. Always compare the prices before booking. liligo.com searches 250+ travel sites simultaneously so this step is easily done in 30 seconds.

Buddhist sights, Western hippies and momos

Getting around the city is half of the fun for anyone visiting Kathmandu for the first time. You can walk but taking a rickshaw is much more fun, and cheap! Most rickshaws here are powered by bicycles in an attempt to reduce air pollution. Make sure you negotiate the price before getting in! Where do head first on your sightseeing tour? Swayambhu Stupa. It's one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal. You'll find peasants selling every kind of Buddhist trinket along the steps. Next is the Boudha Stupa, also an important sight for Tibetan Buddhists. Narayanhti Palace Museum has only been in existence since 2009, before that it was still used as a Royal palace. For a relaxing spot, search out the Garden of Dreams.

Nepal was very popular in the 1960s and 1970s among Western travellers seeking limit-pushing experiences for their minds, bodies and souls. Bored with the drug scene in Europe's capitals, they sought new experiences East and found themselves in teh Himalayas and in Kathmandu. Freak Street, appropriately named, is the city's historic district for this wave of Western hippies. Now it's just a few restaurants and hotels but it was once swarming with young people seeking enlightenment. Nasal Chowk is a statue and Rana museum and if you're looking for a place to shop, head to Thamel Chowk. Momos are delicious little treats, like dumplings which will stave off any hunger while out and about. You can find them easily at street food stands.

Practical information

Visas are required to enter Nepal for most travellers. Border officials require one passport-sized photograph (bring this with you) and the fee. For visitors staying 15 days: £20 and visitors staying 30 days: £30 (these prices though as subject to change at any time, they are to be used only as reference). Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is the largest airport in Nepal. Many hotels offer free pick-up from the airport so ask for this service when you book your flights and hotels in Kathmandu.