Books
shops can undoubtedly provide both relaxation and inspiration. This city of
temples will never disappoint a book lover. Kathmandu's bustling street is
teeming with charming and beautiful bookstores. You can get any book, from
secondhand to firsthand, and get lost in those shops like you would in the big
city.
Book
shop in Nepal doesn’t provide services like coffee, tables, and books where you
can stay for hours reading a book like in New York City. Also, the aisles of
the city are filled with art, history, and magazines as well. Few book shops
are decorated with traditional Nepali designs, which can add to the joy of
being a bibliophile.
Here
are some of the best local bookstores:
Book
Mandala Point
This
book shop with a minimalist design can be found on Jamal Street (from Jamal to
Keshar Mahal). It is one of the finest book shops in Kathmandu. Outside, you
might feel the noise of the crowd, but once you step inside the book shop, you
will find the most peaceful environment where you can spend hours looking and
smelling the most beautiful scent in the world without distraction.
You
don't have to joggle once you enter the Mandala Point because they keep track
of genre. There is a different portion for new arrivals and best sellers. You
can get a wide range of books in different languages as well.
This
well-organized store sells everything from Himalayan guides to business books,
fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and Nepalese historical and cultural journals.
You can get any book or novel at a reasonable price.
Pilgrim
Book Shop
Located
in the major tourist destination of Kathmandu, Thamel, the Pilgrim Book Shop is
one of the major attractions for book lovers. The Pilgrim Book Shop is a branch
of an Indian pilgrim book shop located in Vanaras. You may be confused by the
name because it says "pilgrim," but trust me, you can find any kind
of book at this shop. But one thing is for sure: You can get loads of books
related to religion.
It
was established in 1984 in Nepal by acquiring an old pilgrim shop and then
turning it into a current book shop. In 2013, it was caught on fire, which
destroyed almost everything. After a few months, they opened a new outlet on JP
Road, which is near the old shop. They are planning to rebuild the learning
center again. They even have an online store if you want to order a book.
Tibet
Book Store
It
was previously run by the Tibetan government in exile, but is now run by a
private Tibetan owner. That is, as the name suggests, what you can get. This is
a quintessential location if you want books related to Tibetan and Buddhism,
like those on Tibetan philosophies, Buddhism, spirituality, meditation, Nepal,
Tibet, and many more that are not found anywhere else in Nepal.
Don’t
worry, you can get a wide array of books of any other genre, as well as CDs,
DVDs, magazines, and even postcards. This book shop is open 24/7, so you can
visit according to your schedule.
Vajra
Book
It
is one of Nepal's best-known and oldest bookstores. Vajra Book has become one
of the unsurpassed spots for book lovers. Vajra Book doesn’t sell only books;
they distribute books around Nepal as well. A major aspect of this shop is that
you can get anything related to Nepal and Tibet, like history, culture, cuisine,
and much more.
You
don’t have to worry because you can get books on trekking, rafting,
mountaineering, wildlife, research journals for scientists and academics, and
so on. This book is located in Jyatha, Thamel. This bookstore is a book lover's
and traveler's dream.
Book
paradise
Book
Paradise has been satisfying the literary needs for kathmanduties. This shop,
as the name suggests, is a reader's paradise. Trust me, this book shop has one
of the best collections of books in town. You won't want to leave once you've
entered this store. You will just disappear into the world of books.
Just
roam around the book store, you will find catchy books according to your taste.
Nepal
Book Depot
Thamel
is a book lover's paradise. Nepal Book Depot is a major bookstore in Thamel.
You may not find the book among the 1000 books, so you can ask for
recommendations as well. You can find rare books, manuscripts, and Buddhist
scriptures as well.
You
can ask their knowledgeable staff, who are very friendly and ready to help you
according to your personal choices. It turned out that a peaceful and well-lit
bookstore was just what the neighborhood required.
There
are lots of book shops in Thamel, like Sagun Book Shop, Vision Books, Wisdom
Book House, and Shangri-La Book Shop, where you can enjoy a peaceful
environment with books and magazines.
