Timeline
16:45
Grab a map and browse the academic and travel sections at Mandala Book Point. It is a good place to orient yourself before heading out. The shop is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time.
17:10
Walk to Ratna Park. Sit on one of the benches facing west. This is the spot to watch the sky change color as the sun sets toward the WSW.
18:00
Head back to Mandala Book Point to pick up a souvenir book or map to remember the day. It closes at 19:00, so arrive before then.
Local tip
Ratna Park is a central hub. The walk from the bookshop is short and straightforward. Keep an eye on the sky as the golden light begins around 16:56, building to the sunset at 17:30.
Check before you go
- Mandala Book Point is open Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00. Plan your visit so you are there before it closes if you intend to buy anything.
Worth knowing
- Mandala Book Point is open at 16:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- Mandala Book Point is open at 18:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kathmandu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).