Kathmandu Attractions

Top Things to Do in Kathmandu

Things to Do in Kathmandu


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Top Attractions in Kathmandu

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  • Ray raz
    Kathmandu, Nepal2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The most Beautiful places in Kathmandu!! Mighty stupa is Surroundings by shops, hotels, cafes & business. Very rich for spiritual energy ❤️❤️
    Written 25 February 2024
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  • Best Holidays Tour in Nepal
    Nepal14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Embark on an enlightening journey with Global Nepal Trekking to explore the iconic Swyambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, nestled atop a hill overlooking the bustling city of Kathmandu. As you ascend to this sacred site, our experienced guides will accompany you, sharing fascinating insights into its history, culture, and significance.

    Swyambhunath is one of the oldest and most revered Buddhist stupas in Nepal, dating back over 2,000 years. Its gleaming white dome and gilded spire, adorned with the all-seeing eyes of Buddha, stand as a beacon of spirituality and enlightenment. Legend has it that the valley was once a lake, and the hill upon which Swyambhunath now stands emerged as a lotus flower, symbolizing the creation of the universe.
    Written 17 February 2024
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  • Tenrai
    Peterborough, UK161 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful experience and a must visit place to worship if you are in Kathmandu or in Nepal.
    You will see and explore the richness of Nepalese l, hindu culture and of course the journey of life and death-in aryaghat.
    Written 18 February 2024
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  • Jessica B
    Nagpur, India3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good spot for hotel and restaurants. Traffic and noise are there but good for walking around. Many chooses of Hotels.
    Written 29 November 2023
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  • Blok103
    Liverpool, UK338 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Busy historic site with a lot of activity. Small entry fee for foreigners (1000 NPR) Lots of offers of guides and in hindsite we should maybe have got one to give us some of the detail and history.
    Written 24 January 2024
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  • Lewis
    Michigan1,047 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Discovering this place was serendipitous, and we're delighted we did. The setting was stunning, and the restaurant inside the premises proved to be exceptional. The ambiance, service, and cocktails were spot-on, making the entry fee entirely worthwhile. I would visit again to try some of of their main dishes.
    Written 3 February 2024
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  • Enrique M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The place is unique and courses are very interesting. You end looking at the inner part of yourself.
    Written 6 September 2023
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  • Keith Muller
    Mestre, Italy8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an incredible place to visit and be inspired. Located in a nice neighborhood and without the crowds we found elsewhere. Very neighborly and friendly area.
    Written 14 February 2024
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  • natassha khan
    Malaysia6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just a short drive from kathmandu, it offers breataking himalayan views,adventurous activities,cultural significance,luxurious accomodation,diverse cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. On top of the hill have bhaleshwor mahadev temple,amusement park and also cable car.Duration of the cable car around 9 to 13 minutes
    Written 6 March 2024
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  • singhasam
    Weymouth, UK3,725 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    KATHMANDU was devastated by two eathquakes in 2015 which destroyed or damaged more than 600,000 buildings in the area and killed more than 9,000 people.
    I was making my first ever visit to Nepal eight years after the quakes yet evidence of that terrible day still lay everywhere I went.
    Building after building from humble homes to palaces are still being held up and braced by baulks of wood or steel girders.
    Everywhere you go there is scaffolding for the ongoing colossal task of rebuilding ancient and modern structures.
    Take just a few steps off the main street and the quakes might have been eight weeks ago rather than eight years with heaps of rubble, stacks of carved timbers and piles of material from collapsed buildings occupying almost every bit of available back street space.
    It is a credit to the people of Nepal that they have somehow managed to restore so much of their wrecked history, but there is so much more still to do and I believe it will be a generation, perhaps two, before an end to restoration may be sight.
    So my guide justifiably had an air of pride in his voice as he showed me round this palace, that courtyard and neat squares of buildings with that sheen of restoration newness about them.
    The architecture is stunning and heaven only knows what it must have looked like in its pristine prime.
    I paid 1,000 rupees for my entry into the changing face of Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square which I found fascinating.
    People waited reverently to get a glimpse of Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal, who appears briefly in a window at a set time.
    Palaces and temples also drain your time away and, before you know it, it is time to move on.
    Don't miss a chance to visit this intriguing place which offers a rich past, displays a devastated present and hints at a Phoenix-like future. It will leave you with shaken feelings at man's works put in their place by powerful Nature.
    Written 24 November 2023
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  • Vered H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I flew to Nepal two months after the start of the war in the country with a lot of concerns, I did the Anpurna trek through Shalom Agency and the service was amazing all the way. When I entered the office Dev and all the staff were very kind and welcoming. They answered all my questions and made good recommendations, and made me feel safe the whole way. I did the Annapurna Circuit trek in 14 days with planning I did with a dev who was attentive and involved every day on our route and remotely took care of everything, my guide was Arjun . Was amazing all the way from start to finish. We also did Tilitso Lake. His kindness and genuine concern goes above and beyond day after day. He pays attention to every detail, especially to make sure you are safe. Thank you Arjun and shalom treks for helping me make a dream come true,
    It's not an agency, it's a family❤️
    Written 26 February 2024
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  • DipuKV
    Pune, India2,657 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Basantpur Tower is an architectural beauty. The place takes you back in time with its wooded framework & unique design.
    Written 14 August 2023
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