Things to do in Kathmandu Valley

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Kopan Monastery showing a temple or place of worship
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
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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
8.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$95 per adult
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Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

Activity duration is 5 days
Free cancellation available
Price is S$327 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 S$21 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Pashupatinath Aarati and Bouddhanath Spiritual Tour

Pashupatinath Aarati and Bouddhanath Spiritual Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$65 per adult*
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Cruises & boat tours

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Himalayan White Water Rafting Day Trip from Kathmandu

Himalayan White Water Rafting Day Trip from Kathmandu

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$67 per adult
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What to do in Kathmandu Valley

Popular places to visit

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

Durbar Marg

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
Swayambhunath featuring 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
Patan Durbar Square which includes 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
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

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
Taking this scenic cable car ride was amazing. The views on top of the mountain was even more amazing. Nepal did not disappoint. #BvSMountains #travel #nepal #photography #landscape

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
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

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
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 Royal Nepal Golf Course.

New Baneshwor
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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

 

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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

Tucked away on the edge of the Kathmandu valley, the Himalayan International Yoga Acadmey (HIYA) is run by Dr Subodh Simkhada, he and a few other instructors who teach yoga and meditation practices to those staying at the academy. Massages are also available within the packages they offer. You can stay overnight in a tent or the bungalow which also houses the main office. Should you want to learn how to be a yoga instructor, you can do that too over several months (applicants must enjoy copious amounts of dahl baht)

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