Thamel, Kathmandu

Shop of caps on the streets of Thamel, Kathmandu. Nepal tourism is in such a aggressive state that the name of the country is almost printed on all the products. Mt Everest is the logo in most of the products and its their pride. Photographed on 2010, October 12th.

Nepal is culturally rich. This vendor on the streets of Thamel area of Kathmandu sells some of the finest handicrafts of Nepal. It is a delight to even see them. The man's face looks as if it is camouflaged amidst many faces in the shop. Photographed on 2010, October 12th.

A street vendor in the Thamel are of Kathmandu selling the hand crafted bedsheets. The person stares at me while I capture him on my lens. Photographed on 2010, October 12th. 

Set of Nepali knives on the streets of Kathmandu. Almost every visitor to Kathmandu will be very certain to buy them. Photographed on 2010, October 12th.

A taxi stand in Thamel area parked with motorbikes all over. Photographed on 2010, October 12th.

A huge hoarding on the Thamel street talks about the brand - "Tested by Sherpa, Worn by Everyone". Signifies the strength of Sherpas and their mountaineering skills. Photographed on 2010, October 12th.

A street vendor in Thamel arranging the dolls ready to sell. Photographed on 2010, October 12th

Many such people traveled from all around the globe can be seen here. Perhaps these mountains in Nepal call them frequently. Photographed on 2010, October 12th. 

Many such visitors with their rucksacks, cameras on their shoulders wondering at these tiny streets of Thamel in Kathmandu. Photographed on 2010, October 12th

A surely rare sight of a rikshaw-wallah on the streets of Thamel, Kathmandu. One of the cheapest and oldest modes of transport. Photographed on 2010, October 12th

(C) Srikanth Amalladinna