I spent one week in Kathmandu before trekking Everest Base Camp and it’s a fascinating capital city to visit, but as a backpacker I preferred Pokhara as there was a lot to do, but it was also relaxing. Kathmandu is a great place to see the old Durbar squares, and religious sites like Pashupatinath temple and the Boudhanath Stupa, but its backpacker centre of Thamel is dusty and hectic. When I arrived in Pokhara I found it to be a more relaxed place to learn about Nepal, but I wholeheartedly think you should visit both and decide for yourself. Here…
