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Nice little restaurant in the touristy Thamel section of Kathmandu. Food was good and at a good price and the staff was friendly and attentive. Probably one of the nicer places in the area.

So, if you're a Sikh, or even an Indian, this place has significant historical importance. Absolutely a place of reverence and solemnity. For the non-Indian tourist, while historically significant, it won't hold the same deeply-felt emotions. Right next to the Golden Temple and worth visiting.

So this is a really fantastic experience. Do two things, hire a local guide and make sure you go very early to beat the long lines and heat. The temple is beautiful and the people watching is second to none. If you're a Sikh, it's a pilgrimage. Remember that this is the center of their faith and make sure you behave that way.

This is a venue most tourists in Madrid probably skip, but it was worth doing. It's a guided tour but as near as I can tell is only in Spanish. The palace is beautiful. No photos allowed.