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Best Landmarks in Kathmandu

  • Thamel

    Thamel is a lively tourist hub in Kathmandu, popular for shopping, dining, and nightlife, filled with trekking shops, souvenir stores, restaurants, and bars.

  • Nuwakot

    Nuwakot is one of the best places to visit in Nepal.

  • Pokhara

    Pokhara is one of the best places to visit in Nepal.

  • Patan

    Patan is a historical city located near Kathmandu, featuring Durbar Square with temples and a museum, currently undergoing restoration after earthquake damage.

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient palaces, temples, and courtyards, offering a deep dive into the rich history and culture of Nepal.

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square is described as an open-air museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the three great medieval cities built by the Newar people, showcasing iconic pagoda temples and intricate wood carvings.

  • Patan Darbar Square

    Patan Darbar Square, located in Lalitpur, showcases beautiful monuments from Nepal's golden era.

  • Kumari House

    The Kumari House is where Nepal's living goddess resides, a tradition where a young girl is chosen to be the living goddess.

  • Durbar Square

    Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with temples dating back to the 3rd century, showcasing Newar architecture. Restoration has been ongoing since the 2015 earthquake. It contains palaces and temples dedicated to various deities.

  • Bhaktapur

    An ancient city located a 45-50 minute journey from Kathmandu, steeped in history from the Three Kingdoms era before Nepal was unified, where tour guides can enhance the experience.

  • Boudhanath Stupa

    Boudhanath Stupa is an important Buddhist site in Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the biggest stupas in the world, offering a peaceful sanctuary.

  • Patan Durbar Square

    Patan Durbar Square, located in Lalitpur, is one of the oldest cities in Nepal with evidence dating back to the 3rd century BC, featuring stunning carvings, architecture, a Royal Palace, and a National Museum.

  • Sarangkot

    Sarangkot is renowned for offering the best sunrise view in Pokhara with panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, and it is also a starting point for paragliding.

  • Devi’s Fall

    Devi’s Fall is a unique waterfall where the water disappears into an underground tunnel, best visited during the monsoon season.

  • Sky Glass Swing Bridge

    The Sky Glass Swing Bridge is a modern attraction featuring glass-bottomed walkways and a thrilling swing bridge offering stunning views of the city.

  • Chandragiri Hill Station

    Chandragiri Hill Station is a spot for panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley, accessible by cable car, and includes the Chandragiri Hill Resort.

  • Pottery Square

    Pottery Square is where artisans shaped clay pots using traditional methods in Bhaktapur.

  • Dattatreya Square

    Dattatreya Square is home to the Dattatreya Temple and the famous peacock window in Bhaktapur.

  • Peacock window

    The peacock window is a famous window known for its intricate wood carvings in Dattatreya Square in Bhaktapur.

  • Everest Base Camp

    Everest Base Camp Trek offers stunning landscapes, high altitude trails and a glimpse into Nepal's unique mountain cultures.

  • Freak Street

    Freak Street was a popular spot in the 1960s for hippies drawn to the area for Ayurvedic medicine.

  • Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace

    Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace is part of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a historic palace complex of the Malla and Shah Kings.

  • Kumari gar

    Kumari Ghar is the residence of the living goddess Kumari, located in Kathmandu Durbar Square.

  • Nagarkot

    Nagarkot is a town known for its nature and mountain views, especially at sunrise.

  • Themal Neighborhood District

    Themal Neighborhood District is the epicenter for everything tourist related.

  • Darhara

    The Darhara is a ninestory tower with panoramic views of the entire area.

  • Chundra Giri Hills

    At Chundra Giri Hills you'll be able to take a cable car to the peak and then find a host of different activities at the top.

  • Kathmandu

    Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, located in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains, with a population of nearly 3 million people.

  • Panauti

    Panauti is a location offered as a day trip destination together with Bhaktapur.

  • Indra Chowk

    A captivating blend of history and local life near the heart of Kathmandu, offering traditional handcrafts, aromatic spices, and local food experiences.

  • Chandragiri cable car

    The Chandragiri Cable Car provides panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley and distant Himalayan peaks, leading to the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple.

  • Royal Palace

    The Royal Palace is located in Durbar Square and is the site of coronation ceremonies.

  • Kimari House

    Kimari House houses the kimari, a young girl chosen to be a Buddhist goddess.

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