Things to Do

Things to Do in Kathmandu

There are 26 attractions in Kathmandu. Boudha Stupa, massive tibetan buddhist stupa and pilgrimage site, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Boudha Stupa
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Boudha Stupa
Massive Tibetan Buddhist stupa and pilgrimage site
Shrine
Swayambhunath
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Swayambhunath
Ancient Buddhist stupa complex overlooking Kathmandu valley
Shrine
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Medieval palace square with intricate Newar architecture
Plaza
Pashupatinath Temple
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Pashupatinath Temple
Important Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River
Temple
Patan Durbar Square
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Patan Durbar Square
Historic palace complex showcasing Kathmandu Valley Newar art
Plaza
Langtang National Park
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Langtang National Park
Highland park protecting Himalayan forests and endemic species
Park
Kathmandu Valley
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Kathmandu Valley
Cultural valley containing Kathmandu's historic temples
Valley
Great Himalaya Trail
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Great Himalaya Trail
Trail
Dharahara
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Dharahara
Historic Kathmandu tower, rebuilt after 2015 earthquake collapse
Tower
Narayanhiti Palace
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Narayanhiti Palace
Former royal palace in Kathmandu converted into museum
Museum
Changu Narayan Temple
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Changu Narayan Temple
Ancient Hindu temple featuring intricate stone and wood carvings
Religious Site
Kathmandu Durbar Square
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Historic palace complex at Kathmandu's old royal square
Historical Site
Budhanilkantha Temple
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Budhanilkantha Temple
Hindu temple housing large reclining Vishnu statue
Religious Site
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
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Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
Kathmandu's nearby forested park and hiking area
National Park
Gosaikunda
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Gosaikunda
High-altitude Himalayan lake and Hindu pilgrimage site
Lake
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
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Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
Colossal hilltop Shiva statue and pilgrimage site.
Monument
Singha Durbar
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Singha Durbar
Huge palace in Kathmandu housing government offices
Palace
Hanuman Dhoka
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Hanuman Dhoka
Royal palace complex in Kathmandu's Durbar Square
Building
Kopan Monastery
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Kopan Monastery
Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath
Temple
Ranipokhari
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Ranipokhari
Historic rectangular pond at central Kathmandu, civic landmark
Monastery
Asan, Kathmandu
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Asan, Kathmandu
Historic Kathmandu market square and traditional trading hub
Plaza
Halchowk Stadium
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Halchowk Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Kathmandu hosting football matches
Stadium
Indra Chowk
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Indra Chowk
Historic Kathmandu market square near Hanuman Dhoka
Plaza
Guhyeshwari Temple
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Guhyeshwari Temple
Ancient Hindu temple in Kathmandu, sacred shrine
Temple
Ratna Park
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Ratna Park
Central Kathmandu park and common civic gathering space
Park
Patan Museum
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Patan Museum
Sacred art museum in Patan Durbar Square
Museum