3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Katmandu needs a recycle program that inspires and pays people not to litter and to clean up.
Kathmandu
Travel Guide
Visit Kathmandu
Where to stay in Kathmandu
Thamel
4/5(282 area reviews)
Discover a bustling tourist hotspot in Kathmandu Valley, where narrow alleys offer shopping for trekking gear, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Enjoy various amenities like budget hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies in this walkable area.
Lazimpat
4/5(30 area reviews)
Gardens, restaurants, and historic sites are some highlights of Lazimpat. You might stop by Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum while you're in the area.
Boudhha
4/5(26 area reviews)
Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Bodhnath Stupa while you're exploring the area.
New Baneshwor
If you're spending some time in New Baneshwor, Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) are top sights worth seeing.
Sundhara
If you're spending some time in Sundhara, Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) are top sights worth seeing.
Gaushala
4.5/5(3 area reviews)
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gaushala and surrounding area, you can visit Pashupatinath Temple and Royal Nepal Golf Course.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
Manakamana Marg, Naxal, Kathmandu
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
Taragaon Boudha, Gpo Box 9609, Kathmandu
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kathmandu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
Tridevi Marg, KMC- 29, Kathmandu
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Boudha Apart Hotel
Ramhiti Boudha Rd, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple ...
Rambler's Hotel
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath ...
Samsara Apartments by Babermahal Revisited
Tanka Prasad Sadak, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kathmandu Durbar Square ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Pashupatinath Temple
4.5/5(133 reviews)
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
4.5/5(141 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a visit to Boudhanath. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
4.5/5(153 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Kathmandu with a trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Swayambhunath
4.5/5(98 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu when you take a trip to Swayambhunath. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
Garden of Dreams
4.5/5(84 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Garden of Dreams, a lovely green space in Kathmandu. Make time for the shops and local tours in this relaxing area.
Bodhnath Stupa
4.5/5(4 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Bodhnath Stupa, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu: Private Tour to Nagarkot to Explore Mt. Everest
$145
per adult
Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group
$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour with Landing at EVH
$30
per adult
Everest Sightseeing Mountain Flight from Kathmandu 1 hr
$139
per adult
Chitwan Jungle Safari All-Inclusive Package from Kathmandu
$110
per adult
Reviews of Kathmandu
4.2
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Expect some pollution and pricey massages (this is more an American rate than a Thailand rate for massages. People are super friendly.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I simply had the best time of my life in Kathmandu. I would recommend anyone traveling for leisure.
4/5 - Good
William
There was alot of dust in the air. The shopping was great. Seeing the different culture was very interesting. Some of the roads were terrible and also the traffic but the things you saw made it worth it. Recommend hiring a driver to take you around a
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Very polluted
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Polluted. Crazy traffic. Heavily touristed in Thamel.
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Boudhanath
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Durbar Marg
- Swayambhunath
- Garden of Dreams
- Kathmandu Civil Mall
- Basantapur
- Bodhnath Stupa
- National Museum of Nepal
- Narayanhity Palace Museum
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium
- Royal Nepal Golf Course
- Freak Street
- Charumati Stupa
- Jagannath Temple
- Pullahari Monastery
- Indra Chowk
- Maru Tole
- Bhadrakali Temple
- Natural History Museum
- Kumari Chowk
- Asan Bazaar
- Siddhartha Art Gallery
- Bhagwati Temple
- Nara Devi Temple
- Bhimsen Tower
- Taleju Temple
- Shiva-Parvati Temple
- Guhyeshwari Temple
- Hari Shanker Temple
- Kotilingeshwar Mahadev Temple