Veg Thakali Set
थकाली खाना सेट
Black-lentil dal, seasonal tarkari, gundruk, timur-spiked tomato achar and steamed rice. Hearty and meat-free.
Vegetarian NPR 450
Kathmandu · in front of Pashupatinath
Dinner with the
whole valley below
A rooftop glow above the temple gates — Thakali plates, wood-fired heat and cocktails as the city lights come on. Open daily, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, every day.
The place
Aura is a rooftop above the noise — at the gates of Pashupatinath, with the valley spread out beneath you and the Himalaya on the skyline.
Come up for an unhurried Thakali thali after darshan, a wood-fired plate with friends, or a sundown cocktail as the city lights flicker on. It is the kind of view you want to sit with — so we built a place that lets you.
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What to order
Dishes worth the climb
The plates our guests keep coming back for — straight from the reviews.
Chicken Thakali Set
कुखुरा थकाली सेट
Our most-ordered thali — slow-cooked Thakali chicken curry with the full set of sides and house pickle.
NPR 550
Mutton Thakali Set
खसी थकाली सेट
Tender highland-style mutton in a deep, spiced gravy with dal, greens and timur achar. The full feast.
NPR 650
Aura Chilli Chicken
Wok-tossed chicken, glossy and fiery-sweet with peppers and spring onion. Regularly called some of the best in Nepal.
NPR 420
Loved by guests
4.6 stars, and counting
From 98 Google reviews by pilgrims, travellers and locals.
“The view from the top is unreal — the whole valley and the temple right below you. We came after darshan and stayed for hours.”
S Sunita R. Kathmandu “Chilli chicken here is honestly some of the best I have had in Nepal. The Thakali set was generous and full of flavour.”
A Aakash T. Lalitpur “Perfect spot for a birthday. The team set everything up beautifully and the rooftop at night with the city lights was magical.”
P Priya M. Bhaktapur “Came for the sunset cocktails. The Piña Colada was excellent and the staff were so warm. Will be back.”
D David L. Australia “Calm, clean and right at the gates of Pashupatinath. Mustang aloo and momo were delicious. Great value.”
R Rabin K. Kathmandu “Wood-fired pizza surprised me up on a rooftop in Gaushala — properly good. Lovely place to watch the evening.”
E Emma S. United Kingdom “Authentic Thakali flavours with mountain views. Felt like a peaceful escape in the middle of the city.”
N Nabin G. Pokhara “Friendly service and a stunning setting. We watched the lights come on over Kathmandu — unforgettable evening.”
M Mira B. Kathmandu
Celebrate up here
Birthdays & private gatherings
A rooftop is made for celebrations. We host birthdays, reunions and private dinners with the whole valley as your backdrop — tell us the date and we will shape the evening around it.
Plan an eventFind us
At the gates of Pashupatinath
Gaushala–Pingalasthan, in front of Pashupatinath Temple Gate No. 6, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, every day
- Phone
- +977 980-1362788 · +977 986-5408599
Come up for the view
Reserve a table, plan a celebration, or just drop by — we are open every day from 9am to 10pm.