What 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.
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Things to do

Traditional Dinner with cultural dance performance- cultural show- Nepali dance

Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

CA $23
per adult
Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Craft Authentic Nepali Momos with Local Chefs

Kathmandu: Craft Authentic Nepali Momos with Local Chefs

CA $21
per adult
Kathmandu: Craft Authentic Nepali Momos with Local Chefs
Spiritual Nepal Tour From Kathmandu

Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour

CA $75
per adult
Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

CA $49
per adult
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group
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Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.

CA $41
per adult
Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.
Kathmandu Rickshaw Night Explorer Tour

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

CA $62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems
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Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara (VIP Luxury Sofa Seater)

CA $19
per adult
Kathmandu: Bus Ticket to Pokhara (VIP Luxury Sofa Seater)
Tea tasting session with a group of ladies from diverse Countries. Everyone bonding with each other and getting High on Tea.

Nepali Tea Tasting Lifetime Experience

CA $21
per adult
Nepali Tea Tasting Lifetime Experience
Temples and Stupas Tour in Kathmandu Valley

Temples and Stupas Tour in Kathmandu Valley

CA $48
per adult
Temples and Stupas Tour in Kathmandu Valley
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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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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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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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What to do in Kathmandu

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Boudhanath

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Day trip destinations from Kathmandu

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Kathmandu

A golden Buddha statue surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

Burhanilkantha

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

Sundarijal

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and lush green foliage in the foreground.

Kakani

A large tree with extensive roots and a thick trunk.

Gokarneshwar

A richly decorated temple interior with golden statues and intricate wall carvings.

Dakshinkali