Tribhuvan International Airport 17 min
Nyatapola Temple (31 min) Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi. Garden of Dreams (16 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Bhuijashi Narayan Temple (23 min) Open-air Hindu temple featuring a large stone statue of the god Vishnu lying in a pond. Boudha Stupa (6 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Kathmandu Durbar Square (22 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Patan Durbar Square (24 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (32 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Pashupatinath Temple (6 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Narayanhiti Palace Museum (16 min) Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. Lemonade cafe (23 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Shivpuri Nagarjun National Park (1 hr 43) Established in 2002, this 159-sq-km national park features hiking trails & historical sites. Patan Museum (22 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Taleju Temple (21 min) Temple, architecture, and history Buddhist Research Center (13 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (21 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. |