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 Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum while you're in the area.
Boudhha
Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Riverbanks of the Bagmati or Boudhanath while you're exploring 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 Pachali Bhairab & the Southern Ghats.
New Baneshwor
If you're spending some time in New Baneshwor, Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) are top sights worth seeing.
Sinamangal
While there might not be top attractions in Sinamangal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple.
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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.
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.
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.
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Boudhanath
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Durbar Marg
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Budhanilkantha Temple
- Swayambhunath
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Garden of Dreams
- Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Nagarkot View Tower
- Namobuddha Monastery
- Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
- Nuwakot Palace Complex
- Basantapur
- Kathmandu University School of Management
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- National Museum of Nepal
- Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Bodhnath Stupa
- Dakshinkali Temple
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Charumati Stupa
- Freak Street
- Kopan Monastery
- Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
- Narayanhity Palace Museum
- Osho Tapoban Meditation Center
- Golden Temple