Things to do in Kathmandu Valley
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Tours & day trips
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Kathmandu Rickshaw Night Explorer Tour
Spa & wellness
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From Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Dhulikhel Day Hike
Private & custom tours
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Private 7-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek
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Kathmandu: 6-Day Kathmandu and Pokhara Experience
Wildlife & nature
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Chitwan Jungle Safari Package All-Inclusive from Kathmandu
Popular places to visit
Pashupatinath Temple
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Boudhanath
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Learn about the local history of Bhaktapur when you take a trip to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Patan Durbar Square
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Swayambhunath
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Garden of Dreams
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
Learn about the local history of Chandragiri when you take a trip to Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Kopan Monastery
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Areas of Kathmandu Valley
Thamel
Unique features of Thamel include the shopping and cafes. Make a stop by Garden of Dreams or Asan Tole while you're exploring the area.
Boudhha
Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Bodhnath Stupa while you're exploring the area.
New Baneshwor
While visiting New Baneshwor, you might make a stop by sights like Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree).
Lazimpat
Get to know Lazimpat by checking out its gardens, restaurants and historical sites. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Narayanhity Palace Museum or Durbar Marg during your time in the area.
Jhamsikhel
Jhamsikhel might not have many top sights, but Patan Zoo and Khumbeshwar Temple are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sinamangal
When in Sinamangal, you can plan a visit to Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Nuwakot Durbar
- Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Nagarkot View Tower
- Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Kopan Monastery
- Freak Street
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Charumati Stupa
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Hari Shankar Temple
- Bhadrakali Temple
- Pullahari Monastery
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