Kathmandu Shopping

  1. Babar Mahal Revisited

    This unique complex of old Rana palace outbuildings, originally built in 1919, has been redeveloped to house a warren of chic clothes shops, designer galleries, handicraft shops and even a wine shop, as well as a couple of top-end restaurants and bars. It's aimed squarely at local expats and wealthy locals so prices are as high as the quality. It's southeast of the city near the Singh Durbar government offices.

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  2. Best Shopping Centre

    Best Shopping Centre is a small supermarket in Thamel that can help self-caterers or those buying trekking food such as noodles, nuts or dried fruit.

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  3. Bluebird Supermarkets

    Has a wide variety of goods. There's also a branch by the main bridge across the Bagmati River to Patan.

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  4. Kasthamandap Bazaar Supermarket

    The Kasthamandap Bazaar Supermarket has a decent selection of goodies.

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  5. Tea World

    Tea World is a reliable place for high-quality tea and spices. Find it down a long corridor beside the Student Guest House in Thamel. The manager offers free tasting and will tell you a lot about the teas on offer.

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