Things to do in Kathmandu Valley

Activities, attractions and tours

Kopan Monastery which includes a temple or place of worship
Kopan Monastery which includes a temple or place of worship
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Boudhanath featuring a city

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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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Colourful ascetic in Pashupatinath temple Kathmandu, nepal

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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Boudhanath showing a temple or place of worship

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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Kathmandu Durbar Square showing a temple or place of worship and a square or plaza

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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Patan Durbar Square showing a temple or place of worship

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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Swayambhunath featuring religious elements

6. Kopan Monastery

Visit meditation halls, take ritual walks around stupas, relax in lush gardens and enjoy views of Kathmandu Valley at this Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
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Kopan Monastery showing a temple or place of worship

What to do in Kathmandu Valley


Popular places to visit

Areas of Kathmandu Valley

Mount Everest on the Early morning from Kalapatthar.

Thamel

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

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

Thamel
Woman walking beside Boudha stupa

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.

Boudhha
Aerial view of Kathmandu, Nepal

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.

Lazimpat
Dharahara high tower a circular balcony, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sundhara

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

Sundhara
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Sinamangal

4/5(2 area reviews)

When in Sinamangal, you can plan a visit to Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sinamangal
Pashupatinath temple shrines panorama,the UNESCO 
the Oldest iconic Hindu temples of Pashupatinath.
World Heritage Site in the heart of Kathmandu. Temples Panoramic

New Baneshwor

While New Baneshwor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Siddhartha Art Gallery and Royal Nepal Golf Course.

New Baneshwor

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