Tribhuvan International Airport 40 min
Kathmandu Durbar Square (27 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Yamaraya Souvenir Shop (58 min) Deemed the oldest temple in Nepal, this hilltop shrine offers statues & artwork dedicated to Vishnu. Garden of Dreams (31 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Pashupatinath Temple (40 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Dakshinkali Temple (55 min) Hindu temple complex dedicated to the goddess Kali, with occasional animal sacrifices. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (27 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. Patan Museum (30 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Chandragiri Hills - Nepal (47 min) Lush green hill with a cable car ride to an observation tower for panoramic views of the Himalayas. Patan Durbar Square (29 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Buddhist Research Center (55 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Boudha Stupa (46 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Narayanhiti Palace Museum (32 min) Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. Taleju Temple (28 min) Temple, architecture, and history Bhaktapur Durbar Square (50 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Swayambhunath Stupa (26 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. |