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.
Boudhha
Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Shechen Monastery while you're exploring the area.
Sundhara
If you're spending some time in Sundhara, Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) are top sights worth seeing.
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 Royal Nepal Golf Course.
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.
Jhamsikhel
Though Jhamsikhel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Patan Zoo and Dasarath Rangasala Stadium.
The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret
Clean rooms, great location. Quiet but mins away from all the shops. Great staff. Great everything! Breakfast served till 2:30pm!!!
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
The staff was excellent. Very helpful with suggestions on places to visit and how to get to the airport etc. area isn’t great, but that is the whole city really
Reviewed on 18 December 2025
The Dwarika's
This hotel goes so much beyond all expectations. Impeccable, warm service.. gorgeous hotel.. so thoughtful in all its details. Just remarkable..
Reviewed on 27 December 2025
Rambler's Hotel
Nice people helping
Reviewed on 7 December 2025
Lagom Premium Apartment Pvt Ltd
Boudha Apart Hotel
Staff are helpful and cheerful. The room is clean.
Reviewed on 3 July 2024
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
- Swayambhunath
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Budhanilkantha Temple
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Garden of Dreams
- Nagarkot View Tower
- Nuwakot Palace Complex
- Kopan Monastery
- National Museum of Nepal
- Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
- Kathmandu University School of Management
- Basantapur
- Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Osho Tapoban Meditation Center
- Freak Street
- Namobuddha Monastery
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Golden Temple
- Charumati Stupa
- Dakshinkali Temple
- Narayanhity Palace Museum
- Asan Bazaar
