Photo: Wikimedia CommonsNamed for the Hendrix classic, Purple Haze is Thamels loudest and most beloved live-music room, packed most nights with locals and travellers alike. House and guest bands rip through classic rock, metal and blues covers on a proper stage, and Fridays get gloriously rowdy. Drinks are reasonably priced and the energy is infectious once the band kicks off. Arrive around nine, grab a spot near the front, and stay for the headline set that usually starts late.