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Madhyapur Thimi
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit the Pottery Square in the morning to see craftsmen shaping clay and hundreds of pots drying in the sun.
- Explore the narrow alleys of the old core on foot; many historic temples are hidden in small courtyards.
- Thimi is famous for the Bisket Jatra festival in April; it's bustling but expect very large crowds.
- Use the public buses on the Arniko Highway for quick and cheap links to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
- Visit the Siddhakali Temple in the early evening to experience the local atmosphere and prayers.
🍽 Food
Thimi is renowned for this 'King of Yogurt'. Look for shops selling it in traditional clay bowls.
A savory lentil pancake that is best eaten hot from the small local eateries near the main squares.
A steamed rice-flour delicacy with sweet filling, a specialty of the local Newar community found in traditional snack shops.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy handmade clay pots, vases, and decorative items directly from the artisans at Pottery Square.
The town is famous for colorful papier-mâché masks; look for them in the craft workshops within the old town.
Located on the edge of town, this temple gives a calm atmosphere and nice views of the landscape.
A peaceful spot away from the busy roads, first-rate for a quiet moment during your walk.
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Madhyapur Thimi is one of four municipalities in the Kathmandu Valley and a historical Newar city with a rich culture and tradition. Its name means 'middle town', reflecting its central location between the three great royal cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur. Thimi is famous for its pottery; the city's streets are often lined with earthenware drying in the sun. The city is also known for its colorful festivals, especially the Bisket Jatra (New Year festival) and the tongue-piercing festival. Despite its proximity to the larger cities, Madhyapur Thimi has preserved its own identity and a slower pace of life. The old town, with its temples, courtyards (bahals), and traditional houses, is a living museum of Newar architecture and lifestyle. Agriculture, especially vegetable farming, still plays a role in its outskirts.
- Location: Nepal
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- Nearby: Suryabinayak (4 km)
- Population: ~119.955 (2023)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Apr, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 10 | 17 | 21 | 37 | 89 | 170 | 280 | 238 | 169 | 45 | 3 | 5 |
Geography
Facts
- Center of pottery making
- Historical Newar culture
- Famous for the Bisket Jatra festival
- Population of nearly 120,000
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