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Kathmandu
Nepal
Kathmandu is the gateway to the Himalayas and one of Asia's most spiritually charged cities — a valley ringed by 8,000-metre peaks where Hindu and Buddhist traditions are inseparably intertwined in an ancient urban landscape of temples, stupas, and sacred courtyards. Swayambhunath's all-seeing Buddha eyes watch over the city from a hilltop, Pashupatinath's burning ghats on the Bagmati River are among the most moving religious sites in Asia, and the medieval durbar squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur are extraordinary concentrations of Newari art and architecture. The city is also the logistical hub for Everest Base Camp treks and the Annapurna Circuit — two of the world's greatest mountain journeys.
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Medieval Nepal frozen in brick, wood, and devotion — Kathmandu Valley's finest royal square.
Boudhanath Stupa
One of the largest Buddhist stupas on earth, still beating with living faith.
Changu Narayan Temple
Nepal's oldest Vishnu temple, with stone carvings that rewrite early history.
Garden of Dreams
A walled Edwardian garden offering rare tranquility in the heart of Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Ancient royal palaces and living temples packed into one extraordinary square.
Kopan Monastery
A hilltop Tibetan Buddhist monastery offering meditation courses and panoramic Kathmandu views.
Pashupatinath Temple
One of Hinduism's holiest sites, where life and death play out in plain sight.
Patan Durbar Square
Ancient Newari craftsmanship concentrated in one extraordinary medieval courtyard.
Swayambhunath
Ancient hilltop temple complex where Buddhism, Hinduism, and monkeys collide.
Thamel
Kathmandu's chaotic, irresistible hub for trekkers, traders, and wanderers.
Why should you go to Kathmandu
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