Things to do in Kathmandu Valley

Activities, attractions and tours

Kopan Monastery showing a temple or place of worship
Nagarkot featuring farmland and tranquil scenes
Kathmandu which includes a city and a river or creek
Boudhanath showing a city
Garden of Dreams which includes 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
9.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$96 per adult
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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 25 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$89 per adult*
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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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
9.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$96 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

Activity duration is 3 days
9.4 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$192 per adult*
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Spa & wellness

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Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Evening Aarati Tour

Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Evening Aarati Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$72 per adult*
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What to do in Kathmandu Valley

Popular places to visit

Boudhanath showing a city

Boudhanath

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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
Pashupatinath Temple featuring markets

Pashupatinath Temple

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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
Kathmandu Durbar Square featuring a temple or place of worship

Kathmandu Durbar Square

4.5/5(32 reviews)

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
Malla's Royal Palace, Durbar Marg, Patan, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia, Unesco World Heritage Site

Durbar Marg

4.5/5(25 reviews)

During your trip to Kathmandu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Durbar Marg. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

Durbar Marg
Patan Durbar Square which includes a temple or place of worship

Patan Durbar Square

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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 featuring religious aspects

Swayambhunath

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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
Rebuilding the temples destroyed by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. It's been years since it happened but they are still rebuilding. Some temples are easier to build than others. There's something magical about walking somewhere so ancient with people living normal lives. #Culture

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

4.5/5(19 reviews)

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
Kopan Monastery which includes religious elements, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship

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.

Kopan Monastery
Garden of Dreams featuring heritage elements

Garden of Dreams

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

Areas of Kathmandu Valley

Mount Everest on the Early morning from Kalapatthar.

Thamel

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

Unique features of Thamel include the shopping and cafes. Make a stop by Ballys Casino or Garden of Dreams while you're exploring the area.

Thamel
Woman walking beside Boudha stupa

Boudhha

4/5(9 area reviews)

Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Shechen Monastery while you're exploring the area.

Boudhha
Aerial view of Kathmandu, Nepal

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
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Sinamangal

4/5(2 area reviews)

When in Sinamangal, you can plan a visit to Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sinamangal
Dharahara high tower a circular balcony, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sundhara

While visiting Sundhara, you might make a stop by sights like Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara).

Sundhara
Pashupatinath temple shrines panorama,the UNESCO the Oldest iconic Hindu temples of Pashupatinath. World Heritage Site in the heart of Kathmandu. Temples Panoramic

New Baneshwor

While New Baneshwor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) and Siddhartha Art Gallery.

New Baneshwor

 

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Golden Temple featuring a city

Kathmandu

Nagarkot which includes a small town or village and tranquil scenes

Nagarkot

Aerial View of Terraced Fields in Lamatar, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Lamatar

Buddhist symbols on a hill against the background of the city of Kathmandu, Nagarjun Nepal.

Nagarjun

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