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Sunday Head outside the city for some perspective: namely the sweeping vistas of Kathmandu offered from the Swayambhunath, or Monkey Temple, called thus for the hundreds of sacred monkeys living in its grounds and located just 30 minutes west of the city center in the Kathmandu Valley. For some gentle outdoor adventure, call Epic Mountain Bike Adventure, tel: (977-1) 555 5021, the night before to schedule a bike tour of nearby Nagarkot Hill Station. Back in town, head over to the Lazimpat district for last-minute shopping at Mahaguthi, tel: (977-1) 553 3197, which sells Fair Trade crafts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Weekend in Kathmandu | 3/17/2010 | See Source »

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