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A Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in Bhaktapur's Durbar Square faces the Royal Palace
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If you go
Where to stay
In Katmandu:
Hotel Vajra, P.O. Box 1084, Katmandu, Nepal; telephone 011977-1-272719, fax 011977-1-271695. Classic architecture with gardened compound and rooftop restaurant/bar offering lovely views of Katmandu and Swayambunath Stupa, both pleasant, 20-minute walks away. Library, scheduled cultural events. Fifty rooms of varying rates from $38 for double with bath (singles with sink only start at $14), fax 011977-1-41733. Converted Rana palace in the heart of Thamel (Katmandu's main tourist section).
Rooms begin at $2 for single with common bath, and $12 double with attached bath. The best rooms are off the garden, ground level, at about $25 for double (best to make reservations for these). Spacious lobby, enclosed garden courtyard. Full currency exchange, most major credit cards.
In Bhaktapur:
Bhadgaon Guest House, Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur-11, Nepal, telephone 011977-1-610488, fax 011977-1-610484. Double rooms with bath approximately $15. Quiet, clean and very friendly, good rooftop restaurant. A quiet, cultural retreat from Katmandu.
Where to shop for statues
Katmandu: Many stores along New Road, and in the Thamel area
Bhaktapur: Along the streets from Taumadhi Square to Durbar Square
Patan: In the streets north of the Durbar Square
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