Tribhuvan International Airport 16 min
Dharahara Tower (10 min) Ruins of a 19th-century watchtower & Kathmandu landmark that collapsed in a 2015 earthquake. Swayambhunath Stupa (20 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Yamaraya Souvenir Shop (34 min) Deemed the oldest temple in Nepal, this hilltop shrine offers statues & artwork dedicated to Vishnu. Buddhist Research Center (21 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Boudha Stupa (10 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (26 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Kathmandu Durbar Square (13 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Pashupatinath Temple (13 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Patan Museum (15 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Nyatapola Temple (25 min) Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi. Taleju Temple (12 min) Temple, architecture, and history Narayanhiti Palace Museum (9 min) Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. Patan Durbar Square (16 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Garden of Dreams (9 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (13 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. |