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History & culture
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Kathmandu: Private 7 UNESCO World Heritage Tour with Lunch
Spa & wellness
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Discovering Kathmandu: Full-Day City Highlights Bus Tour
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers
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From Kathmandu: Roundtrip Everest Base Camp Helicopter 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Areas of Kathmandu Valley
Thamel
Unique features of Thamel include the shopping and cafes. Make a stop by Temples of the Elements 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 Narayanhity Palace Museum or Durbar Marg 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).
Jhamsikhel
Jhamsikhel might not have many top sights, but Patan Zoo and Dasarath Rangasala Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sinamangal
When in Sinamangal, you can plan a visit to Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Nagarkot View Tower
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
- Kopan Monastery
- Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Nuwakot Palace Complex
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Narayanhity Palace Museum
- Hari Shankar Temple
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Charumati Stupa
- Osho Tapoban Meditation Center
- Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Freak Street
- Jamchen Vijaya Stupa
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