Tribhuvan International Airport 35 min
Swayambhunath Stupa (13 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (45 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (18 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. Patan Museum (28 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Dharahara Tower (18 min) Ruins of a 19th-century watchtower & Kathmandu landmark that collapsed in a 2015 earthquake. Taleju Temple (18 min) Temple, architecture, and history Pashupatinath Temple (22 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Shivpuri Nagarjun National Park (1 hr 47) Established in 2002, this 159-sq-km national park features hiking trails & historical sites. Patan Durbar Square (28 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Yamaraya Souvenir Shop (53 min) Deemed the oldest temple in Nepal, this hilltop shrine offers statues & artwork dedicated to Vishnu. Kathmandu Durbar Square (18 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Narayanhiti Palace Museum (13 min) Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. Buddhist Research Center (37 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Boudha Stupa (27 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Garden of Dreams (13 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. |