Kathmandu Travel Guide

Kathmandu Overview

KathmanduKathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is now a hub for independent travelers as well as a growing vacation spot catering to all budgets.
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Things To See in Kathmandu

Swayambhunath
Landmark 1.4 miles/2.3 km

: स्वयम्भूनाथ स्तुप, English (rarely):Monkey Temple) along with the huge Boudhanath stupa to the east, is one of the most... Read more
Pashupatinath Temple
Landmark 2.6 miles/4.2 km

located on the shore of the Bagmati river on the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. It is regarded as the most sacred temple of Shiva (Pashupati)... Read more
Boudhanath
Landmark 3.6 miles/5.8 km

Boudhanath (also called Bodhnath or Baudhanath or the Khāsa Caitya) is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the area of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is known as... Read more

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Hotels in Kathmandu

Radisson Hotel Kathmandu


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Yak & Yeti Hotel Kathmandu


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Hyatt Regency Hotel Kathmandu


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Vaishali Hotel Kathmandu


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Destinations Near Kathmandu

Patan
City 2.3 miles/3.7 km

Patan is a one of the largest cities in Nepal and is located just across the Bungamti river from Kathmandu. Like its larger neighbor, Patan also boasts a... Read more
Bhaktapur
City 7.6 miles/12.2 km

Bhaktapur can feel like a ghost town after the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, but its desolation just adds to the atmosphere of mystery and beauty. Bhaktapur... Read more
Dhulikhel
City 15.9 miles/25.6 km

Dhulikhel is a town with an estimated population of 10,170 that is the headquarters of Nepals Kavrepalanchok District. It is located near the Himalayas at... Read more
Chitwan National Park
Nature 61.5 miles/99 km

Chitwan National Park, covering an area of 932 km², is the oldest national park of Nepal. The park is located at the foot of the Himalayas in the Terai... Read more

Airports Near Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International
Medium Airport 3.1 miles/5 km

situated in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the sole international airport in Nepal.There are two terminals, one domestic and one international, the domestic is on the... Read more

Kathmandu Info

Population: 790,612
Hotels: 61
Type: City

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