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Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal is the heart of the country. Kathmandu valley is situated in the laps of beautiful hills. The valley predominantly consists of 3 districts; Kathmandu, Lalitpur & Bhaktapur which are of great importance from historical as well as architectural viewpoints.
Top-Rated Tourist Attractions
Following are some of the top must visit places in Kathmandu valley, which you must explore when you are in the valley. These places should not be missed. The lists are as follows:
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square, located in front of the former Kathmandu Kingdom's royal palace, is one of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley.
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| Kathmandu Durbar square |
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is a popular tourist destination. The square is densely packed with ancient sites, temples, and shrines known for their intricate carvings. The former royal palace complex is the center of religious and social life in Patan, and it houses a museum with a collection of bronze sculptures and religious items.
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| Patan Durbar Square |
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, less polluted and peaceful among all three durbar square in the valley, was the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. It is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Durbar Square is also well known as Khwopa.
Narayanhiti Palace Museum
The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in Kathmandu, Nepal located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel. The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution.
Pashupatinath Temple
This place needs to introduction. This house of Lord Shiva has been a favorite destination for pilgrims inside and outside the country.
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| Pashupatinath Temple |
Boudhanath Stupa
A place so peaceful that you can spend hours here. When you enter, you hear Buddhist enchantments which instantly fill your heart with a sense of ease. You can roam around here or just go to a rooftop restaurant and enjoy the view.
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| Boudhanath Stupa |
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swaymbhunath stupa is situated on the top of the hill and considered the most important Buddhist pilgrim. The Tibetan name for the location means 'Sublime Forest,' referring to the many different types of trees that can be found on the hill.
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| Swaymbhunath Stupa |
Botanical Garden
Because of its abundant wildlife and beautiful surroundings, it is one of Nepal's most popular hiking destinations. Godawari is also well-known for its botanical garden and the Godawari Temple.
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| Botanical garden |
White Gumba
White Gumba, also popular as Druk Amitabh Mountain, is a Buddhist monastery located in the Kathmandu valley. It is situated in Kathmandu District's Nagarjun Municipality, outside the Ring Road.
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| White gumba |
Nagdaha
Nagdaha is a lake in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, located in the Dhapakhel Village Development Committee of the Lalitpur District. The Nagdaha, like many other water sources and physical characteristics in Kathmandu.
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| Nagdaha |
Chandragiri Hill
The whole journey to reach Chandragiri is going to be a memory. You can take a cable car ride or also plan a short hike up the hill. From the top of the hill, you can see the 360-degree view of the valley.
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| Chandragiri hills |
Garden Of Dreams
The beautiful garden of the Keshar Mahal is a cool place to take a chill pill. The white theme with greenery around just makes it a not-to-miss destination.
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| garden of dreams |
Thamel
If you are a party person you are gonna love the nightlife here. With restaurants and bars that provide good food & live music, it's a whole lot of vibe. Eat, Drink and Dance!
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| Thamel |
Nagarkot
A short ride from the main city, Nagarkot is known for mesmerizing sunsets and sunrises. You gotta spend a night here to actually witness the beauty.
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| Nagarkot |
Shivpuri national park
National Museum of Nepal
The National Museum of Nepal is a famous tourist attraction in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city. The museum, which is over a century old, serves as a tourist attraction as well as a historical landmark for Nepal.
Siddha Pokhari
Siddha Pokhari, a centuries-old pond, was built in the early fifteenth century during the reign of Medieval King Yakshya Malla.
Changu Narayan Temple
Changu Narayan, an ancient Hindu shrine, is situated on a high hilltop known as Changu or Dolagiri. The temple was surrounded by a champak tree forest and Changu, a small village. The temple is in the Changunarayan Municipality in Nepal's Bhaktapur District. This hill is located about 7 miles (12 kilometers) east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur.
Kirtipur
It is one of the most well-known and religious tourist destinations. Many tourists come here not only for the natural beauty of the region but also to visit the temples. In 2008, the city was designated as a UNESCO tentative site.
Budhanilkantha Temple
Budhanilkantha Temple is a Hindu reclining statue temple devoted to Lord Mahavishnu in Budhanilkantha, Nepal. Budhanilkantha Temple is located at the northern end of the Kathmandu Valley, underneath Shivapuri Hill.
Tokha Village
Tokha is derived from the Newari words Tu, which means "sugarcane," and Khya, which means "field." Tokha is well-known for its chaku, a delicacy made from raw sugarcane juice.
Ranipokhari
Rani Pokhari, which means "queen's pond," was originally known as Nhu Pukhu, which means "fresh pond," and is a historic artificial pond in the center of Kathmandu, Nepal. The square-shaped tank was built on the eastern side of the city limits in the 17th century.
Khokana
Khokana is a traditional and small Newari village located approximately 8 kilometers south of Kathmandu (on the outskirts of Patan). Since ancient times, Khokana has been renowned primarily for the production of high-quality mustard oil. In 1911 AD, during the reign of Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, it was also the first town in Nepal to be illuminated with electricity.
Bajrabarahi Temple
According to legend, Shrinewas Malla founded this temple in the month of Chaitra in 784 BS. The current building is thought to stand where a reservoir once stood in the center of the woodland. Shree Bajrabarahi Goddess is said to have incarnated from the pond, and a temple was later built in its place.
Dharahara
The first one, designed by Nepal's first prime minister, Bhimsen Thapa, was destroyed in the 1934 earthquake. Rana Prime Minister Juddha Sumsher Rana rebuilt it. After the April 2015 earthquake devastated it, the monument was rebuilt under the coordination of the National Reconstruction Authority.
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Hiranya Varna Mahavihar
Hirayavara Mahvihra, also known as The Golden Temple, is a historical vihara in Patan, Nepal. Its literal translation is "Gold-colored Great Monastery." It's known as the "Golden Temple" in the area, and it's popular for feeding rats.
Kathmandu Fun Park
The Kathmandu amusement park is located in BhrikutiMandap and features attractions such as the Ferris wheel, a boat, and horse rides. The pleasant park is more popular with teenagers, but a group of friends will also enjoy the park and the various games.
Whoopee Land Amusement Water Park
A carousel, roller coaster, and robotic dinosaurs are among the attractions at this theme park, which also has an outdoor pool with slides.
Taudaha
The Taudaha Lake is thought to be a residual reservoir of the massive lake that once existed where Kathmandu now stands. According to legend, Manjushree, a Buddhist legendary figure, cut the hill in the valley's south, causing the lake's water to drain and thereby producing land that was properly inhabited by humans.
Balaju BaishDhara
Jay Prakash Malla had directed the construction of 21 taps. Later, Shah King Rana Bahadur Shah built another tap, which was given the official name Balaju BaishDhara.Later, in 2018 B.S., during the regime of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah, The park's building starts in 02.27 BS, and it will be open to the public in 2021 B.S. 02/27.
Kopan Monastery
Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, near Boudhanath. It was once the headquarters of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, a worldwide network of Gelugpa dharma centers.
Indra Chowk
Makhan Tole's bustling street spills over and takes you closer to Indra Chowk, a famous courtyard in the area. The town, named after an ancient Vedic deity named Indra, is well-known for its market and cultural excursions. It is here that you will find blanket and clothing merchants, the stone Shiva Temple next door, and the beautiful façade of the Akash Bhairab Temple.
Freak Street
Freak Street is a small street situated to the south of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Once upon a time, this famous tourist destination in Kathmandu was known as the old freak route, referring to the hippie trail of the 1960s and 1970s.
Phulchoki
Phulchowki, a notable mountain top in Nepal, covers the Kathmandu valley. The mountain is called 'Phul,' which means 'flowers,' in the literal sense. This spot is a natural flower garden with everything light and lovely.
Kumari Ghar
Kumari Ghar is a magnificent ancient palace where the Kumari stays as she is the chosen Devi. It's a three-story traditional building made of wood and red bricks with intricately painted windows, doors, and balconies that look a lot like a Buddhist Vihara. Jaya Prakash Malla designed this structure in the mid-1700s.
Dakshinkali Temple
The Dakshinkali Temple is just a kilometer from the village of Pharping, 22 kilometers from Kathmandu. The temple is dedicated to the fierce and hated Goddess Kali and is one of Nepal's most important temples. The temple's renown stems from its ceremonies and customs.
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| Dakshinkali Temple |
Suryavinayak Temple
Nepal's Suryavinayak Temple is a Hindu temple. It is situated in Nepal's Bhaktapur district. The temple is dedicated to Ganesh, the Hindu god. The temple is a historical and cultural landmark as well as a tourist attraction. Suryavinayak Temple is one of Lord Ganesh's four famous shrines in the Kathmandu Valley.
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| Suryabinayak Temple |
Pilot Baba Ashram
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| Pilot baba Ashram |
Bajrayogini Temple
Bajrayogini Temple is a Tantrik temple in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, situated in Sankhu. It is also known as the Temple of the Bodhisattva. The main temple, which was founded by King Pratap Malla in the sixteenth century, is currently part of a temple complex.
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| Bajrayogini Temple |
Central Zoo
The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Nepal, is a 6-hectare zoo. The National Trust for Nature Conservation manages the park, which is home to 870 animals representing 109 species. It was initially a private zoo, but in 1956 it was opened to the public.
Nagbahal
Nagbahal is in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, in the heart of the city of Lalitpur. The Nagbahal population is home to about 5000 residents, the majority of which are Newar ethnic groups. The Nagbahal and its neighboring Hiranya Varna Mahavihar have a long history dating back to the 11th century.
Sundarijal
Sundarijal is a village and former Village Development Committee in Kathmandu District, Province No. 3 of central Nepal, that is now part of Gokarneshwar Municipality.
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| Sundarijal |
Sundarijal-Chisapani Trekking
This trek begins on the outskirts of Kathmandu, in the north-eastern part of the city. The trek begins with an uphill walk through the Shivapuri national park's rhododendron trees. We arrive at Chisapani, a stunning mountain view point with a near view of the Eastern Himalayas from Langtang to Gaurishankar Ranges, after a 4-5 hour hike.
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