Landing in the Monsoon: A Kathmandu Arrival

In the first episode, Bibek Shrestha arrives in Kathmandu during the tail end of the monsoon. He navigates the visa-on-arrival process, opens a bank account, gets a SIM card, and takes his first walks through the city's ancient and chaotic streets, sharing practical tips on costs and logistics along the way. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nepal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nepal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Tribhuvan International Airport, Thamel, Kathmandu Guest House, Rise & Grind Coffee, Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Boudhanath Stupa. Covered: arrival logistics, visa extension, banking, SIM card, monsoon season, city orientation. Chapters:00:00 Tribhuvan International Airport02:08 Kathmandu Guest House04:06 City avenue05:13 Patan Durbar Square06:15 Boudhanath Stupa07:21 Cafe terrace08:19 Yala Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NepalTravel #Kathmandu #Monsoon #VisaOnArrival #NepalImmigration #Thamel #Patan #Boudhanath #NewariFood #NepalCostOfLiving #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #NepalGuide #BibekShrestha #NepalFirstImpressions #LiveInNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/