Tribhuvan International Airport 59 min
Shivapuri Hill (1 hr 41)
High hill known for hiking & scenic views from its summit of the Himalayas & Kathmandu Valley. Bhuijashi Narayan Temple (1 hr 17)
Open-air Hindu temple featuring a large stone statue of the god Vishnu lying in a pond. Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail (10 min) Nyatapola Temple (1 hr 3)
Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi. Kailashnath Mahadev Statue (1 hr 12)
Towering sculpture of the Hindu deity Shiva in copper, zinc & steel, next to a mountain temple. 55 Windows Palace (1 hr 2)
Curved redbrick palace built in the 18th century, with 55 ornately carved sandalwood windows. Buddhist Research Center (1 hr 4)
Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Pashupatinath Temple (59 min)
This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Boudha Stupa (54 min)
Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Siddha Pokhari (1 hr 4) Yamaraya Souvenir Shop (1 hr 11)
Deemed the oldest temple in Nepal, this hilltop shrine offers statues & artwork dedicated to Vishnu. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (1 hr 2)
Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Taumadhi Square (1 hr 3)
Busy square with casual restaurants, surrounded by Hindu temples including the imposing Nyatapola. Shivpuri Nagarjun National Park (2 hr 41)
Established in 2002, this 159-sq-km national park features hiking trails & historical sites. | 
