Places to Visit in Kathmandu

Top attractions and must-see spots in Kathmandu

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    Palace square of Bhaktapur, a half day east of Kathmandu, with its own entry fee.

  • Boudhanath Stupa

    The great white stupa in Boudha, walked clockwise by Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims.

  • Budhanilkantha Temple

    A large stone Vishnu lying in a pool, at the north edge of the valley.

  • Garden of Dreams

    A restored 1920s garden at Kaiser Mahal, a short walk from Thamel.

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square

    The old royal square of Kathmandu, with the palace, temples, and the Kumari's house.

  • Langtang National Park

    Nepal's first Himalayan national park, with the Langtang valley and Gosaikunda treks north of Kathmandu.

  • Pashupatinath Temple

    Shiva temple on the Bagmati, with cremation ghats along the river.

  • Patan Durbar Square

    Lalitpur's palace square, with the stone Krishna Mandir and the Patan Museum.

  • Swayambhunath

    Hilltop Buddhist stupa west of the old city, reached by a long stair or a road.

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