Tribhuvan International Airport 23 min
Shivpuri Nagarjun National Park (2 hr 16) Established in 2002, this 159-sq-km national park features hiking trails & historical sites. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (35 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. Nyatapola Temple (2 min) Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi. Garden of Dreams (34 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Pashupatinath Temple (31 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (3 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Kathmandu Durbar Square (34 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Swayambhunath Stupa (42 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Boudha Stupa (37 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Taumadhi Square (1 min) Busy square with casual restaurants, surrounded by Hindu temples including the imposing Nyatapola. Patan Durbar Square (26 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Buddhist Research Center (48 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Patan Museum (27 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Yamaraya Souvenir Shop (14 min) Deemed the oldest temple in Nepal, this hilltop shrine offers statues & artwork dedicated to Vishnu. 55 Windows Palace (3 min) Curved redbrick palace built in the 18th century, with 55 ornately carved sandalwood windows. |