Tribhuvan International Airport 27 min
Pashupatinath Temple (12 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Kathmandu Durbar Square (19 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Patan Museum (25 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Bhuijashi Narayan Temple (12 min) Open-air Hindu temple featuring a large stone statue of the god Vishnu lying in a pond. Taleju Temple (18 min) Temple, architecture, and history Yamaraya Souvenir Shop (45 min) Deemed the oldest temple in Nepal, this hilltop shrine offers statues & artwork dedicated to Vishnu. Boudha Stupa (13 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Shivpuri Nagarjun National Park (1 hr 38) Established in 2002, this 159-sq-km national park features hiking trails & historical sites. Swayambhunath Stupa (20 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Garden of Dreams (11 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (37 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Buddhist Research Center (21 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (19 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. Patan Durbar Square (25 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Narayanhiti Palace Museum (11 min) Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. |