What to do in Kathmandu

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Golden Temple which includes a city
Boudhanath which includes a city
Nepal featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage elements and a bridge
Kopan Monastery which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage elements
Boudhanath featuring a city

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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 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.238.475 per adult
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Half Day Private Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park

Half Day Private Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.733.865 per adult*
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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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 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.238.475 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Exclusive Kathmandu Food Tour Epic local foods

Exclusive Kathmandu Food Tour Epic local foods

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp530.508 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Discovering Kathmandu: Full-Day City Highlights Bus Tour

Discovering Kathmandu: Full-Day City Highlights Bus Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp176.836 per adult
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What to do in Kathmandu

Popular places to visit

Pashupatinath Temple featuring 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
Boudhanath which includes 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
Kathmandu Durbar Square featuring 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
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
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
Narayanhity Palace Museum

Narayanhity Palace Museum

You can study the exhibits at Narayanhity Palace Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kathmandu. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

Narayanhity Palace Museum
Asan Bazaar

Asan Bazaar

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Asan Bazaar during your visit to Kathmandu. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

Asan Bazaar

Durbar Marg

During your trip to Kathmandu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Durbar Marg. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

Durbar Marg

Kathmandu Civil Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kathmandu Civil Mall during your visit to Kathmandu. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

Kathmandu Civil Mall

Explore areas of Kathmandu

Garden of Dreams showing a fountain

Thamel

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

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

Thamel
Boudhanath which includes a city

Boudhha

4/5(9 area reviews)

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

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Lazimpat

4/5(12 area reviews)

Get to know Lazimpat by checking out its gardens, restaurants and historical sites. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum during your time in the area.

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New Baneshwor

While visiting New Baneshwor, you might make a stop by sights like Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree).

New Baneshwor
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Sundhara

While visiting Sundhara, you might make a stop by sights like Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) and Kathmandu Civil Mall.

Sundhara
Pashupatinath Temple which includes a city

Gaushala

1/5(1 area review)

Though Gaushala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pashupatinath Temple and Royal Nepal Golf Course.

Gaushala

Day trip destinations from Kathmandu

Golden Temple showing a temple or place of worship

Lalitpur