Thamel is a popular tourist hub within the capital city of Kathmandu. It`s comprised of many main streets and many smaller ones that criss cross the area. Thamel is also one of the oldest areas in the capital with old buildings are designed in Newari style (the first traditional inhabitants of Kathmandu valley). Thamel is filled with tour agents, trekking guides, trekking stores, clothing, restaurants, cafes and bars all catering to the countries number one industry: tourism.