After arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you walk across the tarmac and into the airport terminal building. I have my visa already filled in so I can quickly exit the terminal building. “Welcome to Kathmandu!” Just after exiting the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, a sign states: “Welcome to Nepal, Gateway To China”. Nepal is indeed the Gateway to Tibet. On the way to Thamel, the taxi passes by the gates of the former Royal Palace. Now that the king is dethroned, the Royal Palace will become the Narayanhiti museum.