Kathmandu Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kathmandu Valley
Where to stay in Kathmandu Valley
Thamel
Unique features of Thamel include the shopping and cafes. Make a stop by Ballys Casino or Garden of Dreams while you're exploring the area.
Boudhha
Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Shechen Monastery while you're exploring the area.
Lazimpat
Get to know Lazimpat by checking out its gardens, restaurants and historical sites. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum during your time in the area.
Sundhara
While visiting Sundhara, you might make a stop by sights like Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara).
Sinamangal
When in Sinamangal, you can plan a visit to Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
New Baneshwor
While New Baneshwor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple.
The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret
Stayed here for a week and had no complaints! Lovely decorated hotel with lots of natural light in the room. It has a heater/air con and good hot water. Staff are lovely and so helpful. They even helped me wrap a sari one day. Breakfasts were great. It’s on the edge of Thamel far of a walk. My only ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Dwarika's
Rambler's Hotel
Sagarmatha Apartment Bed & Breakfast
I stayed 2 night. Staff is so kind I felt comfortable. I liked breakfast in the hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2016
Mita Hotel
Popular places to visit
Pashupatinath Temple
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu with a stop at Pashupatinath Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Boudhanath
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a stop at Boudhanath. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Durbar Marg
During your trip to Kathmandu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Durbar Marg. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Swayambhunath
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu with a stop at Swayambhunath. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Patan Durbar Square
Learn about the local history of Lalitpur when you take a trip to Patan Durbar Square. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Boudhanath
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Swayambhunath
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Budhanilkantha Temple
- Kopan Monastery
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Nuwakot Palace Complex
- Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station
- Garden of Dreams
- Nagarkot View Tower
- Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail
- Basantapur
- National Museum of Nepal
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Kathmandu University School of Management
- Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Namobuddha Monastery
- Osho Tapoban Meditation Center
- Freak Street
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Golden Temple
- Narayanhity Palace Museum
- Asan Bazaar
