Things to do in Kathmandu

Activities, attractions and tours

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A stupa with colorful prayer flags and a golden spire.
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A temple with golden spires and a pink stupa, surrounded by colorful prayer flags.
A large stupa with colorful prayer flags and a golden spire against a clear blue sky.

Things to do

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

HK$103
per adult
Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara (VIP Luxury Sofa Seater)
Spiritual Nepal Tour From Kathmandu

Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour

HK$416
per adult
Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour
1 Hour Mount Everest flight from Kathmandu With Hotel Pick Up

1 Hour Mount Everest flight from Kathmandu With Hotel Pick Up

HK$1,975
per adult
1 Hour Mount Everest flight from Kathmandu With Hotel Pick Up
Traditional Dinner with cultural dance performance- cultural show- Nepali dance

Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

HK$129
per adult
Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu
Kathmandu Rickshaw Night Explorer Tour

Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems

HK$346
per adult
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Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems
The Most Beautiful 1 Day Experience in Kathmandu Nepal

The Most Beautiful 1 Day Experience in Kathmandu Nepal

HK$314
per adult
The Most Beautiful 1 Day Experience in Kathmandu Nepal
Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu

HK$314
per adult
Nagarkot Sunrise Trip & Day Hike with Lunch from Kathmandu
Cooking stir fried mushroom

Authentic Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu

HK$274
per adult
Authentic Private Nepali Cooking Class in Kathmandu
Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

HK$535
per adult
Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers
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Top places to visit

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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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. 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.

5. 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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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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What to do in Kathmandu

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Kathmandu

A traditional multi-tiered building with intricate carvings and a bell tower.

Lalitpur

A winding road through terraced fields, with buildings and trees in the background.

Nagarkot

A large statue of a deity with a blue robe and golden jewelry, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Pharping

A small temple with prayer flags and a statue in a forested area.

Sundarijal