Tribhuvan International Airport 17 min
Shivpuri Nagarjun National Park (1 hr 48)
Established in 2002, this 159-sq-km national park features hiking trails & historical sites. Swayambhunath Stupa (26 min)
A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines. Narayanhiti Palace Museum (16 min)
Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. Garden of Dreams (16 min)
Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses. Patan Durbar Square (22 min)
Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts. Patan Museum (23 min)
An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace. Nyatapola Temple (31 min)
Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi. Kathmandu Durbar Square (22 min)
Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum. Yamaraya Souvenir Shop (41 min)
Deemed the oldest temple in Nepal, this hilltop shrine offers statues & artwork dedicated to Vishnu. Buddhist Research Center (13 min)
Large Tibetan Buddhist monastery providing courses & retreats in a picturesque hilltop setting. Pashupatinath Temple (6 min)
This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century. Boudha Stupa (7 min)
Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar (22 min)
Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (32 min)
Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates. Taleju Temple (21 min)
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