Things to do in Kathmandu Valley
Visit Kathmandu Valley
Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Most popular experiences in Kathmandu Valley
Spa & wellness
See all 96 activitiesOpens in new tabFull Day Spa Treatments and Massage
History & culture
See all 1173 activitiesOpens in new tabAnnapurna Base Camp Trek!
Private & custom tours
See all 897 activitiesOpens in new tabKathmandu: Private Tour to Nagarkot to Explore Mt. Everest
Weddings & honeymoons
See all 9 activitiesOpens in new tabEverest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Shopping & fashion
See all 16 activitiesOpens in new tabKathmandu: City Highlights Bus Tour
What to do in Kathmandu Valley
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Learn about the local history of Bhaktapur when you take a trip to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Patan 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.
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.
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.
Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
Learn about the local history of Chandragiri when you take a trip to Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Kopan Monastery
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.
Areas of Kathmandu Valley
Thamel
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.
Lazimpat
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.
Boudhha
Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Bodhnath Stupa while you're exploring the area.
Sundhara
While visiting Sundhara, you might make a stop by sights like Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara).
Sinamangal
When in Sinamangal, you can plan a visit to Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jhamsikhel
Jhamsikhel might not have many top sights, but Patan Zoo and Dasarath Rangasala Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Nagarkot View Tower
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Kopan Monastery
- Nuwakot Durbar
- Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Charumati Stupa
- Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Freak Street
- Hari Shankar Temple
- Osho Tapoban Meditation Center
- Panauti Peace Gallery
- Hotels near Pashupatinath Temple
- Hotels near Boudhanath
- Hotels near Patan Durbar Square
- Hotels near Garden of Dreams
- Hotels near Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Hotels near Nagarkot View Tower
- Hotels near Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Hotels near Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Hotels near Kopan Monastery
- Hotels near Kathmandu University School of Management
- Hotels near Nuwakot Durbar
- Hotels near Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Hotels near Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Hotels near Mahadev Pokhari
- Hotels near Osho Tapoban Meditation Center
- Hotels near Dattatreya Temple