Is Thamel Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

Hey ladies! A quick heads-up for anyone heading to Thamel-watch out for friendly guys (claiming to be monks or art students) who strike up a casual chat and show genuine interest in you. ​They’ll talk to you all about karma, how it works, and swear they just want to practice English without wanting any money or to sell you anything. It feels like a genuine city tour as they invite you to a temple, do a candle ritual, and share tea. But it’s a setup to lead you into an art shop to pressure you...