What to do in Kathmandu

Activities, attractions and tours

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Boudhanath showing a city

Kathmandu Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kathmandu has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Kathmandu is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kathmandu to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Kathmandu Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kathmandu.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kathmandu attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Garden of Dreams showing a fountain

Thamel

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Discover a bustling tourist hotspot in Kathmandu Valley, where narrow alleys offer shopping for trekking gear, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Enjoy various amenities like budget hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies in this walkable area.

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Lazimpat

4/5(6 area reviews)

Gardens, restaurants, and historic sites are some highlights of Lazimpat. You might stop by Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum while you're in the area.

Lazimpat
Boudhanath showing a city

Boudhha

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

Boudhha
Mt Everest a view from the sky

New Baneshwor

If you're spending some time in New Baneshwor, Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) are top sights worth seeing.

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Sundhara

If you're spending some time in Sundhara, Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) are top sights worth seeing.

Sundhara
Pashupatinath Temple showing a city

Gaushala

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gaushala and surrounding area, you can visit Pashupatinath Temple and Royal Nepal Golf Course.

Gaushala

 

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