Kathmandu Durbar Square
A historic royal square surrounded by palace courtyards, temples, and traditional Newari architecture in the heart of old Kathmandu.
Photo: Ricky Partel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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National Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET), Kupondole, Lalitpur-1, Nepal.
Open venue in Google MapsExplore historic squares, sacred sites, gardens, and hilltop viewpoints in Kathmandu and the surrounding valley. Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, and Nagarkot are farther day-trip destinations.
A historic royal square surrounded by palace courtyards, temples, and traditional Newari architecture in the heart of old Kathmandu.
Photo: Ricky Partel, CC BY-SA 4.0
A historic palace square known for its courtyards, temples, and finely detailed Newari wood and stonework.
Photo: Sworna Maharjan, CC BY-SA 4.0
A historic square of palace buildings, temples, and traditional Newari architecture in Bhaktapur's old city.
Photo: Suzalgurungz, CC BY-SA 4.0
A major Shiva temple complex beside the Bagmati River and one of the Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO-listed heritage areas. Access to the inner temple is restricted to Hindus.
Photo: Laxman Thapa, CC BY 2.0
An ancient Buddhist pilgrimage complex on a hilltop, with a prominent stupa and views across the valley.
Photo: Sundar Basnet, CC BY-SA 4.0
A major Buddhist pilgrimage destination and the centrepiece of the lively Boudha neighbourhood.
Photo: Sumitbhatt222, CC BY-SA 4.0
A restored neo-classical garden with pavilions, a central pond, and quiet paths near central Kathmandu.
Photo: Farooq Mian, CC BY 3.0
Ride the cable car to a hilltop viewpoint for broad views over the valley and, on clear days, the Himalayan range.
Photo: Chandragiri Cable Car, CC BY 4.0
A revered open-air shrine featuring the reclining Vishnu statue in a sacred pond at the northern edge of the valley.
Photo: Prakat Shrestha, CC BY-SA 4.0
A significant Buddhist pilgrimage site and monastery set on a hill southeast of Kathmandu.
Photo: Creepanta, CC BY-SA 4.0
A historic hill town known for traditional streets and Himalayan views on clear days.
Photo: Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka, CC BY-SA 4.0
A hilltop destination east of the valley, popular for sunrise and broad Himalayan panoramas when skies are clear.
Photo: Sherparinji, CC BY-SA 3.0