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Thamel is a popular tourist destination in Kathmandu, Nepal. Thamel
has been the centre of the tourist industry in Kathmandu for over two
decades, growing up between two of the original hotels, the Kathmandu
Guesthouse and Hotel Uste. Even though Thamel has been referred to as
the "ghetto" by some, most low-budget travelers consider it a tourist
haven. Ason Bazaar, Durbar Square, Samakushi and Swayambhunath are a
mere 10 to 30 minutes walk from Thamel. Thamel has a vibrant ethnic
culture practised by its core population of the Newar people. Hashish
sellers openly approach in the streets. Thamel also acts as the
pre-base camp for mountaineers. It boasts a wide range of
mountaineering gear shops, foreign money exchange booths, pubs, clubs
and nightlife along with the innumerous travel lodges and guest
houses. Gang crimes and teenage violence-crazed incidents take place
quite often in some regions of greater Thamel. All in all, Thamel is
home to a wide range of audience of the Nepalese population for
entertainment and employment purposes.
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