What to do in Kathmandu Valley

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional multi-tiered building with red and gold accents, surrounded by lush green trees and mountains in the background.
Terraced tea plantations, a winding road, and a building on a hillside.
A serene lake with a white temple in the center, surrounded by colorful buildings and mountains in the background.
Colorful prayer flags strung across a building with traditional architecture.
A tiered water fountain in a garden with brick walls and greenery.

Things to do

Everest Scenic

Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

Rp1.785.900
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
Kathmandu valley tour

Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples

Rp1.964.490
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu Heritage Tour – Private Full-Day UNESCO Sites & Temples
Spiritual Nepal Tour From Kathmandu

Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour

Rp1.053.681
per adult
Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

Rp625.065
per adult
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group
Kathmandu Rickshaw Night Explorer Tour

Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems

Rp875.091
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems
1 Hour Mount Everest flight from Kathmandu With Hotel Pick Up

1 Hour Mount Everest flight from Kathmandu With Hotel Pick Up

Rp4.643.340
per adult
1 Hour Mount Everest flight from Kathmandu With Hotel Pick Up
Kal bhairav - the Tantric manifestation of Shiva at Kathmandu Durbar Square

Life and spirituality tour of Kathmandu

Rp1.428.720
per adult
Life and spirituality tour of Kathmandu
Traditional Dinner with cultural dance performance- cultural show- Nepali dance

Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

Rp294.674
per adult
Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu
View Nagarkot on clear day

Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

Rp1.785.900
per adult
Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip
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Top places to visit

1. Pashupatinath Temple

One of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrines is a fascinating temple complex known for its beautiful pagoda architecture, monuments and shrines.
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2. Boudhanath

Join devotees on their ritual walk around one of the biggest stupas in the world, spinning prayer wheels as you go.
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3. Kathmandu Durbar Square

The lively historic center of Kathmandu is a place to discover ancient architecture, statues of deities and some of Nepal’s holiest religious sites.
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A traditional temple complex with tiered roofs and intricate carvings.

4. Patan Durbar Square

One of the most enchanting collections of religious monuments in Nepal is a beautiful square filled with palaces, temples, shrines and sculptures.
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A multi-tiered temple with intricate carvings and a clear blue sky in the background.

5. Swayambhunath

The Monkey Temple is a spectacular Buddhist shrine that is home to gilded statues, prayer wheels, mani stones and dozens of mischievous monkeys.
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A golden stupa with a striped tower and colorful prayer flags against a clear blue sky.

6. Garden of Dreams

Go for a stroll among the elegant pavilions, pergolas, ornamental fountains and lush green lawns of this beautiful historical garden.
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What to do in Kathmandu Valley

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Pashupatinath Temple

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Day trip destinations from Kathmandu Valley

A colorful street with traditional buildings, a small shrine, and people walking.

Kathmandu

A traditional multi-tiered building with intricate carvings and a bell tower.

Lalitpur

A winding road through terraced fields, with buildings and trees in the background.

Nagarkot

A mountainous village with traditional houses, lush greenery, and distant hills.

Shankhu Patichaur

Terraced rice fields, a village, and a mountainous backdrop.

Balthali

A large statue of a deity with a golden halo, seated on a red and gold pedestal, surrounded by traditional buildings and lush green hills.

Bajrabarahi

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with a golden roof, surrounded by brick buildings and a pile of bricks.

Banepa

A mountainous landscape with layered hills and valleys.

Baluwapati Deupur

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