Things to do in Kathmandu Valley

Activities, attractions and tours

Kopan Monastery featuring a temple or place of worship
Nagarkot which includes tranquil scenes and farmland
Kathmandu Valley
Boudhanath which includes a city
Garden of Dreams showing a fountain

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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
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$582 per adult
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Annapurna Circuit Trek: Short 10 Days Full Board Package

Annapurna Circuit Trek: Short 10 Days Full Board Package

Activity duration is 5 days
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$5,819 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

Activity duration is 2 hours
Price is HK$109 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 HK$85 per adult
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Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit

Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$171 per adult*
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What to do in Kathmandu Valley

Popular places to visit

Pashupatinath Temple showing 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 showing 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
Patan Durbar Square featuring a temple or place of worship

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.

Patan 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
Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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
Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station

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.

Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
Bodhnath Stupa

Bodhnath Stupa

You can study the exhibits at Bodhnath Stupa, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

Bodhnath Stupa

Areas of Kathmandu Valley

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 Garden of Dreams or Temples of the Elements 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.

Lazimpat
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 Bodhnath Stupa while you're exploring 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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Jhamsikhel

Jhamsikhel might not have many top sights, but Pachali Bhairab & the Southern Ghats and Patan Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jhamsikhel
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Kumaripati

While Kumaripati isn't home to many top sights, Hari Shankar Temple and Patan Durbar Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kumaripati
Golden Temple which includes a city

Kathmandu

Golden Temple showing a temple or place of worship

Lalitpur

Nagarkot featuring tranquil scenes and a small town or village

Nagarkot

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