Experience the best of Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's ancient, colourful capital, a valley city of temples, stupas and royal squares and the gateway to the Himalaya.
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Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal square, is crowded with pagoda-roofed temples and palaces, and nearby lives the Kumari, the city's living child goddess. Thamel, the travellers' quarter, is a tangle of lanes selling trekking gear, prayer flags and handicrafts, busy with cafés and rooftop restaurants.
Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, crowns a hill with its painted Buddha eyes, and Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world, is circled by pilgrims spinning prayer wheels. On the banks of the Bagmati River, Pashupatinath is Nepal's holiest Hindu temple. The neighbouring royal cities of Patan and Bhaktapur, each with its own Durbar Square, are filled with fine woodcarving and brick temples.
Momo dumplings, dal bhat and Newari feasts are the staples, with spiced milk tea always at hand. Autumn brings the clearest mountain views and the main trekking season, spring blooms with rhododendrons, and the summer monsoon is wet. Scenic flights along the Himalaya toward Everest, sunrise views from Nagarkot and the road to Pokhara and the Annapurnas all start here.
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- Free cancellation on 85% of experiences
- 4.9 across the top 24
Top 10 attractions in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp, Annapurna and Langtang treks in Kathmandu
Questions about Kathmandu
- What is there to do in Kathmandu?
- We list 2,812 experiences in Kathmandu. The largest groups are day trips (298), city tours (144), food tours (20), attraction tickets (10).
- What are the top attractions in Kathmandu?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Kathmandu are Namche Bazaar, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur), Boudhanath (Boudha Stupa).
- What is the most popular experience in Kathmandu?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1,654 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Kathmandu take?
- The typical experience in Kathmandu lasts about 72 hours; the middle half run between 6 hours and 264 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Kathmandu?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 85% of the 2,812 experiences we hold for Kathmandu. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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