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Quiet Morning at the Art Council

Start your day in the quiet halls of the Nepal Art Council Gallery before the city wakes up fully.

Best time: 09:00About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Nepal Art Council Gallery

    Walk into the Nepal Art Council Gallery. Use the quiet morning hours to view the national and international artwork in the extensive halls without the usual crowds.

  2. 09:45

    Chez Caroline

    Walk four minutes to Chez Caroline for a French breakfast or light lunch. It is open from 9:30, so you can head straight there after your gallery visit.

  3. 10:30

    Maitighar Cafe

    End the trip with a quick stop at Maitighar Cafe, just seven minutes away. This bakery is open 24/7, making it a reliable spot for a final coffee or snack.

Local tip

The gallery is located in the Babar Mahal on the way to Tribhuvan International Airport, so you can easily combine this with travel plans. Check opening hours for Chez Caroline as they vary slightly by day.

Check before you go

  • Chez Caroline opens at 9:30. If you arrive at the gallery at 09:00, you will have time to browse before heading to lunch.
  • Maitighar Cafe is open 24/7, so timing is flexible for your final stop.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kathmandu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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