Things to do in Kathmandu Valley

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Kopan Monastery showing a temple or place of worship
Nagarkot featuring farmland and tranquil scenes
Kathmandu Valley
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 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$96 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 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$96 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Exclusive Kathmandu Food Tour Epic local foods

Exclusive Kathmandu Food Tour Epic local foods

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is S$41 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Discovering Kathmandu: Full-Day City Highlights Bus Tour

Discovering Kathmandu: Full-Day City Highlights Bus Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$14 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Half Day Private Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park

Half Day Private Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$135 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
Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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
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
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
Garden of Dreams featuring heritage elements

Garden of Dreams

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
Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station

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

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

Areas of Kathmandu Valley

Garden of Dreams which includes a fountain

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.

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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
Boudhanath showing a city

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.

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Sundhara

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

Sundhara
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New Baneshwor

While visiting New Baneshwor, you might make a stop by sights like Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree).

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 Guhyeshwari Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sinamangal

 

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Golden Temple featuring a city

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Nagarkot which includes a small town or village and tranquil scenes

Nagarkot

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