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Visit Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Visit Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

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Away from the architectural complexities of Durbar Square, the simplicity of the towering white Buddhist stupas at Bodnath and Swayambhunath are striking.

Swayambhunath and Bodnath stupa

Swayambhunath plays host to both playful monkeys and magnificent views across the valley, while Bodnath stupa is encircled by Tibetan shops, hotels, houses and temples.

Sacred site of Pashupatinath

Visiting Bodnath can be combined with nearby Pashupatinath, the most sacred Hindu site outside of India, where the burning funeral pyres lie on the banks of the Bagmati River.

Medieval mountain villages — Dhulikhel and Nagarkot

Potter's Square, BhaktapurGoing further out of the valley are Dhulikhel and Nagarkot: beautiful, medieval mountain villages that offer wonderful vistas at sunrise and sunset.

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Places to visit in Kathmandu Valley

Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Kathmandu Valley, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travelers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.

Suggested itineraries featuring Kathmandu Valley

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Kathmandu Valley, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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    Places in and around Kathmandu Valley

    Photos of Kathmandu Valley

    • Old Nepali man
      Old Nepali man
    • Bodnath Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
      Bodnath Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Nagarkot
      Nagarkot
    • Bazaars and temples between Thamel and Durbar Square
      Bazaars and temples between Thamel and Durbar Square
    • Sadus at Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal
      Sadus at Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Bodnath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
      Bodnath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Local life on the walk between Thamel and Durbar Square
      Local life on the walk between Thamel and Durbar Square
    • Local vendor in Kathmandu
      Local vendor in Kathmandu

    Accommodation choices for Kathmandu Valley

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Kathmandu Valley. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.