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A traditional multi-tiered building with red and gold accents, surrounded by lush green trees and mountains in the background.

Terraced tea plantations, a winding road, and a building on a hillside.

A serene lake with a white temple in the center, surrounded by colorful buildings and mountains in the background.

Colorful prayer flags strung across a building with traditional architecture.

A tiered water fountain in a garden with brick walls and greenery.

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Picture 1 for Activity Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara

Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara (VIP Luxury Sofa Seater)

HK$108

per adult

The Most Beautiful 1 Day Experience in Kathmandu Nepal

HK$314

per adult

Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

HK$314

per adult

Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

HK$784

per adult

1 Hour Mount Everest flight from Kathmandu With Hotel Pick Up

HK$2,039

per adult

Temples and Stupas Tour in Kathmandu Valley

HK$267

per adult

Kathmandu 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Private Full-Day Tour

HK$275

per adult

Pokhara to Kathmandu luxurious sofa tourist bus

PoKhara to Kathmandu Luxurious tourist bus tickets reservations

HK$275

per adult

Pashupatinath Evening Aarati: Few Divinely Hours in Kathmandu

HK$353

per adult

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1. 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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A colorful prayer flag arrangement in front of a stupa.

2. 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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A stone doorway with a seated figure in traditional attire.

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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A traditional temple complex with tiered roofs and intricate carvings.

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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A multi-tiered temple with intricate carvings and a clear blue sky in the background.

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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A golden stupa with a striped tower and colorful prayer flags against a clear blue sky.

6. Garden of Dreams

Go for a stroll among the elegant pavilions, pergolas, ornamental fountains and lush green lawns of this beautiful historical garden.

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A white gazebo with columns, a staircase, and a building in the background.

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