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- Boudhanath Stupa. Situated 7 kilometres from the centre of Thamel, Boudhnath (or Boudha) is possibly the top of the list of the most stunning tourist places in Kathmandu.
- Durbar Square. South of Thamel lays Durbar Square, which unfortunately was severely damaged in the 2015 earthquake. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and sometimes is confused with the village of Bhaktupur.
- Swayambhunath. Perched above the city of Kathmandu is one of its most spectacular stupas, known to most as Monkey Temple. Swayambhunath is a listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and rightly so, as its a gorgeous historical site, and provides some of the best accessible views of Kathmandu with basically 360 degree views.
- Thamel. Thamel is Kathmandu’s tourist hotspot, complete with international restaurants, souvenir shops, hiking stores and street vendors selling delicious cuisines.
- EXPLORE EACH OF KATHMANDU’S ANCIENT DURBAR SQUARES. No visit to Kathmandu would be complete without visiting the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed Durbar squares of Kathmandu.
- EXPERIENCE KATHMANDU’S SPIRITUAL SIDE AT BOUDHANATH STUPA. If you really want to experience Kathmandu’s spiritual side, Boudhanath stupa is a must. Dominating the local skyline, the eyes of buddha have gazed out over Kathmandu from the gilded central tower of Boudha Stupa since the 14th century.
- VISIT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE, ONE OF HINDUISM’S MOST IMPORTANT SITES. Pashupatinath, even after numerous visits, still blows our minds with its mix of religious, cultural and spiritual experiences.
- EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL AARTI CEREMONY AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE. As night falls gently over the Pashupatinath complex, a different hum of activity starts to rise; people line the far bank of the river, and an elaborate offering of music, chanting, incense, lights and camphor to Lord Shiva begins.
- Get Lost in Thamel’s Mayhem
- Ride A Local Nepali Bus
- Climb Up to Swayambunath Temple and See The Monkeys
- Eat Dhal with Your Hands
- Observe A Ceremony & Holy Men at Pashupatinath Temple
- Hang Out in The Garden of Dreams
- Walk The Full Circle (Clockwise) Around Boudhanath Stupa
- Eat at The OR2K Israeli Vegetarian Restaurant
- Go Wwoofing at A Local Farm
- Visit The Three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley
I’d say at least 99% of tourists go directly to Thamel once they’ve arrived in Kathmandu. After all, Thamel is the famous “downtown” district that tourists flock to. It’s got narrow, winding streets filled with hole-in-the-wall shops, cafes, pubs, nightclubs, intricate hotels, tattoo shops, tea shops, shady shops, you name it! With all the colors, ...
If you’ve never experienced the stress and adrenaline and pure amusement of a local bus in a country, now is your chance! Taking the bus that runs the circle around Ring Road in Kathmandu is by far the cheapest way to get about in Kathmandu. But not only does it save you hundreds of rupees from skipping the taxi fare, you truly get to peer into the...
Entry cost: 200 NPR Swayambunath Temple, better known as just the Monkey Temple, is a Buddhist temple with its iconic Stupa perched atop the hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. Take the flight of stairs all the way to the top! Swayambu has more to offer than just its dome. When you arrive, you’ll be surprised to see a whole array of hole-in-the-wall...
With that being said, a typical experience to have in Kathmandu, or in Nepal in general, is to eat dhal bhat with nothing but your hands and fingers! It is definitely strange at first, even a little messy and bizarre. But you’ll see that many local families eat this way and it is actually quite liberating from a foreigner’s perspective. Eating dhal...
Entry costs 1,000 NPR Pashupatinath is another must-see temple in Kathmandu. However, this time you won’t see the painted Buddha eye’s on large domes that adorn the Buddhist Temples like Swayambunath and Boudanath. Pashupatinath is “THE place” to see Sadhus—holy men who are typically known for their iconic ashy-white appearance and for always smoki...
Entry cost is 200 NPR The Garden of Dreams is a retreat within the hustle and bustle of crazy Kathmandu. It sits just before you enter Thamel on the main street and offers young locals and tourists to simply lounge about on large pillows and mats on the grassy lawn. There’s a cafe (where I ordered my first cappuccino in my entire life!), a restaura...
Entry costs 400 NPR Boudhanath Stupa (Bo-da-nat)is a location I visited time and time again, either for my weekly yoga class or just to grab lunch from one of the panoramic roof-top restaurants. But that’s when you could walk in and out freely, but now you have to pay to enter. The Buddhist dome and mandala of the Boudhanath Stupa are one of the la...
What I’d give to eat on the floor cushions of OR2K right now! This place has the best vibes, vegetarian food, and atmosphere. It was already popular in 2015, I simply cannot imagine what it’s like now! You have two options here. 1. Grab a mouth-watering Falafel pita on the go (on the corner), or, 2. go inside the restaurant for a backpacker’s boho ...
Have you ever heard of WWOOFing? If not, it stands for World Wide Opportunites on Organic Farms. Basically, you can volunteer at these WWOOF locations around the world and generally get free accommodation and meals in exchange for your volunteerism and labor. In short, they’re homestays! When Paul joined me in Kathmandu in August 2015, he started v...
There are three notable Durbar (Palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. All three have ancient stories to tell and are classed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. All were also badly damaged in the 2015 earthquake. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathamndu Entry cost: 1000 Nepalese rupees A visit to Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is a must-do activity in Kathamandu....
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Discover the best attractions in Kathmandu including Hanuman Dhoka, Itum Bahal, and Garden of Dreams.
Mar 27, 2022 · These top things to do in Kathmandu encompass heritage, architecture, culture, spirituality, and shopping. Stay a while and soak up the atmosphere!
Jan 1, 2024 · 1. Stroll clockwise around the Boudhanath stupa. Probably one of the best things to do in Kathmandu, even if you’re there just for a day, is the mighty Boudhanath Stupa. It’s the biggest stupa in Nepal and when you approach it, with the compassionate eyes of Buddha staring down at you, you can’t help but feel small.
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