Tribhuvan International Airport 26 min
Patan Museum (19 min) An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Taleju Temple (10 min) Temple, architecture, and history Kumari Ghar (11 min) Historical palace of the living goddess Kumari who is worshipped by Hindus & Buddhists. Ason Bazar (7 min) Bustling outdoor market with items ranging from local foods & spices to textiles & electronics. Pashupatinath Temple (16 min) This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Lemonade cafe (6 min) A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Kathmandu Durbar Square (11 min) Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Buddhist Research Center (31 min) Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Narayanhiti Palace Museum (16 min) Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (35 min) Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (10 min) Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. Dharahara Tower (19 min) Ruins of a 19th-century watchtower & Kathmandu landmark that collapsed in a 2015 earthquake. Boudha Stupa (22 min) Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Garden of Dreams (11 min) Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Patan Durbar Square (18 min) Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. |