Dharahara Tower (6 min) Ruins of a 19th-century watchtower & Kathmandu landmark that collapsed in a 2015 earthquake.
Garden of Dreams (19 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (9 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. Lemonade cafe (14 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Patan Museum (16 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Patan Durbar Square (15 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Kathmandu Durbar Square (10 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Narayanhiti Palace Museum (15 min) Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. Boudha Stupa (15 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Kumari Ghar (9 min) Historical palace of the living goddess Kumari who is worshipped by Hindus & Buddhists. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (30 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Taleju Temple (9 min) Temple, architecture, and history Pashupatinath Temple (8 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Buddhist Research Center (24 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. |