Kathmandu Valley
Travel Guide
Visit Kathmandu Valley
Where to stay in Kathmandu Valley
Thamel
Discover a bustling tourist hotspot in Kathmandu Valley, where narrow alleys offer shopping for trekking gear, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Enjoy various amenities like budget hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies in this walkable area.
Lazimpat
Gardens, restaurants, and historic sites are some highlights of Lazimpat. You might stop by Narayanhity Palace Museum or Durbar Marg while you're in 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
If you're spending some time in New Baneshwor, Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) are top sights worth seeing.
Sundhara
If you're spending some time in Sundhara, Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) are top sights worth seeing.
Kumaripati
While Kumaripati isn't home to many top sights, Hari Shankar Temple and Patan Durbar Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Popular places to visit
Pashupatinath Temple
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu with a stop at Pashupatinath Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
Boudhanath
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a visit to Boudhanath. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Patan Durbar Square
Learn about the local history of Lalitpur with a stop at Patan Durbar Square. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Swayambhunath
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu when you take a trip to Swayambhunath. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
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.
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Boudhanath
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Durbar Marg
- Budhanilkantha Temple
- Patan Durbar Square
- Swayambhunath
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Garden of Dreams
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Nuwakot Palace Complex
- Nagarkot View Tower
- Namobuddha Monastery
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
- Kathmandu University School of Management
- Basantapur
- Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
- Bodhnath Stupa
- Kopan Monastery
- National Museum of Nepal
- Narayanhity Palace Museum
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Freak Street
- Dakshinkali Temple
- Charumati Stupa
- Osho Tapoban Meditation Center
- Buddha Peace Park