Things to do in Kathmandu Valley

Activities, attractions and tours

Kopan Monastery which includes a temple or place of worship
Nagarkot which includes farmland and tranquil scenes
Kathmandu which includes a city and a river or creek
Boudhanath showing a city
Garden of Dreams showing a fountain
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Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,485 per adult
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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 25 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,186 per adult*
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Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,485 per adult
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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

Activity duration is 3 days
9.4 out of 10 with 33 reviews
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Price is P 8,928 per adult*
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Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Evening Aarati Tour

Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Evening Aarati Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
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Price is P 3,349 per adult*
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What to do in Kathmandu Valley

Popular places to visit

Boudhanath showing a city

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.

Boudhanath
Pashupatinath Temple which includes markets

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.

Pashupatinath Temple
Kathmandu Durbar Square showing a temple or place of worship

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.

Kathmandu Durbar Square
Malla's Royal Palace, Durbar Marg, Patan, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia, Unesco World Heritage Site

Durbar Marg

During your trip to Kathmandu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Durbar Marg. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

Durbar Marg
Patan Durbar Square showing a temple or place of worship

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.

Patan Durbar Square
Swayambhunath showing religious aspects

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.

Swayambhunath
Rebuilding the temples destroyed by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. It's been years since it happened but they are still rebuilding. Some temples are easier to build than others. There's something magical about walking somewhere so ancient with people living normal lives. #Culture

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Learn about the local history of Bhaktapur with a stop at Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the hiking trails.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Kopan Monastery showing heritage elements, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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.

Kopan Monastery
Garden of Dreams showing heritage elements

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.

Garden of Dreams

Areas of Kathmandu Valley

Mount Everest on the Early morning from Kalapatthar.

Thamel

Unique features of Thamel include the shopping and cafes. Make a stop by Ballys Casino or Garden of Dreams while you're exploring the area.

Thamel
Woman walking beside Boudha stupa

Boudhha

Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Shechen Monastery while you're exploring the area.

Boudhha
Aerial view of Kathmandu, Nepal

Lazimpat

Gardens, restaurants, and historic sites are some highlights of Lazimpat. You might stop by Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum while you're in the area.

Lazimpat
Pashupatinath temple shrines panorama,the UNESCO the Oldest iconic Hindu temples of Pashupatinath. World Heritage Site in the heart of Kathmandu. Temples Panoramic

New Baneshwor

Though New Baneshwor might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) and Siddhartha Art Gallery.

New Baneshwor
Dharahara high tower a circular balcony, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sundhara

If you're spending some time in Sundhara, Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) are top sights worth seeing.

Sundhara
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Sinamangal

While there might not be top attractions in Sinamangal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple.

Sinamangal
Golden Temple showing a city

Kathmandu

Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Bhaktapur

Nagarkot which includes a small town or village and tranquil scenes

Nagarkot

Landscape of Trishuli River, Tupche, Nuwakot District, Province 3, Nepal

Bidur

mountain landscape with blue sky

Kakani

After visiting Bhaktapur, we took a bus up to see the ancient Hindu Vishnu temple Changu Narayan before it closed. It is considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal with pieces dating back to 325 A.D. We were lucky because it had just been storming hours before but we managed to see this sunset. This overlooks the Changu village. Warning: there seems to be a "tourist price" for these buses. We found out where everyone is charged 15-20 RPS we were charged 50. They do this because you can't understand any better. The difference in US dollars is only cents haha but still, I hate that feeling of being ripped off =S

Changunarayan

Panorama of Kathmandu valley, with cloudy sky and sunset, town and hills, from Shivapuri Nagsrjun National Park in Nepal.

Mahamanjushree Nagarkot

People walking in Durban square at Bhaktapur on Nepal

Suryabinayak

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