Top 15 Things to Do and Places to Visit in Kathmandu

 Last Updated: 15 Nov, 2018 By Tour My India

Kathmandu is a city for all kinds of travellers, whether that person is a seeker of nature, adventure, wildlife, food or culture. From its temples to mountains and lanes to people, Kathmandu is an amazing city to explore not only for what it has in it, but also the places around it. You could spend a beautiful dusk amidst the mountains by taking a peaceful, spiritual walk around the Boudhnath Stupa or spend a luxury evening playing in the casinos. If you are looking for knowledge about the history of the country, Kathmandu is the place to be as it houses the Chhauni Museum that has more than enough to mesmerize you. And when you decide to step out of this city for maybe a priceless view of sunrise from behind the majestic snow capped mountains, Nagarkot is not too far. This city has everything to offer: from a city experience to adventure. So while your stay in Nepal, these are the 15 top things to do and best places to visit in Kathmandu:

1. Go for a Temple Walk in and around

Temples in Kathmandu offer a unique cultural affair, with the chance to observe something new by and large. These Hindu Temples are an impression of superb architecture too. They are typically devoted to Hindu divinities, for example, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu among others. Visit them for an extraordinary religious and social experience. This city of temples has a few spots to visit among so many pilgrimage destinations, including Boudhnath Stupa, one of the biggest stupas on the planet alongside Swayambhunath Temple, the prominent Pashupatinath Temple and Dakshinkali making Kathmandu one of the top religious holiday places in the world.

2. Check Out the Casino Life

The Casino Royale of Kathmandu is a stop for gaming and the casino has more than twenty games and thirty gaming machines. This place has a few poker games that you can sit and play, including baccarat, paplu and roulette, blackjack and flush. This place also holds an eatery, café and a bar where you can sit, eat, drink,and hence, forget time. This is a visit that will enable you re-energize yourself. In the meantime, you can even book an inn room and pick among the suites to stay serenely. For tourists willing to shell out money for incredible fun and comfort, this is a must visit, and makes it one of the best tourism holidays in South Asia.

3. Make Sure You do not Miss the Great Durbar Square

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Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the top travel destinations in Nepal, was the place the city’s kings were once delegated and legitimized, and from where they administered (‘durbar’ implies castle). All things considered, the square remains the customary center of the old town and Kathmandu’s most breathtaking inheritance of conventional architecture and engineering. The square endured the worst part of Kathmandu’s 2015 earthquake. About six temples were damaged. Reconstruction completed a few towers in the Hanuman Dhoka complex, but despite the damage done, it is an astonishing complex and attracts thousands of tourists every day. If you are in Kathmandu, this is a place you must not miss on a sight-seeing tour in Kathmandu.

4. Witness the Chhauni Museum that can Mesmerize You with Nepal’s Treasures

Near the Swayambhunath Temple, lies an amazing museum. This National Museum has the most fascinating treasures of Nepal, which makes it worth a visit. In the exhibition hall compound, you will see the Judda Art Gallery, which is home to wonderful metal, earthenware or terracotta and stone statues of Nepali Gods. There are spectacular material artistic creations here also. The Jayavarma statue, found in 1992 is more than 1800 years of age. This place is home to leather canons also, seized amid the 1792 Nepal-Tibet War and along with that, it has the stone delineation of the Buddha. So on a family vacation or simply a trip to Kathmandu with friends or solo, do visit this amazing place.

5. Grab your Favourite Books from the Best Bookstore in Kathmandu

This most well-known book shop in Kathmandu is a branch of a book publisher based in Varanasi, India. The book house itself has a few books on religion and different subjects. These books are for the most part accessible on good discount throughout the day. The Pilgrims’ Book House was torched in 2013, yet travellers and backpackers trust that it has risen from its ashes. The place still has an area where the majority of the saved books are exhibited. This place has books on everything, from Buddhism to Hinduism, Yoga and Language books alongside books for kids. You will find the mention of this heritage book store in any Kathmandu travel guide.

6. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens to Get Lost Among Endless Greenery

Kathmandu can get extremely swarmed amid seasons. Be that as it may, on the off chance that you need somewhere tranquil, crisp and peaceful place, the Royal Botanical Gardens is the perfect place for you. This place has a cactus house, orchid house and a tropical house. The center has the royal celebration pond, with a pillar. The place is completely adept for strolling, taking in fresh air and a short cookout or picnic. While the place was somewhat harmed in the 2015 earthquake, repairs are going on and the place is steadily getting resuscitated to its past appeal. One of the principle features of this place is the visitor center where you can encounter a gigantic variety of Nepal’s greenery.

7. Wander in the Busy Streets of a Busy Town

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Apart from heritage tourist attractions and holy places in Kathmandu, the city’s Makhan Tole’s bustling road takes you nearer to Indra Chowk, which is a well- known street area in Kathmandu. This place which is named after Indra, the God of Gods, is known for its market and cultural displays. It is here that you will discover dealers of cloths and garments and the mesmerizing Akash Bhairab Temple. Aside from the market, one of the greatest features of this place is the Sky Temple. This temple has four metal lions and it incorporates two more metal lions at the passage, from where non-Hindus cannot enter. The market here, covered up in back roads towards the east are an absolute necessity visit, particularly in the event that you need to eat some local food or wish to purchase handicrafts or jewellery sold by the indigenous people of Nepal.

8. Spend Time with Wildlife at the Chitwan National Park

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Chitwan National Park, 158km from Kathmandu, is one of those ecosystems that enables you to have a meet with the wild and thus, one of the top tourist attractions near Kathmandu. It is here that you can find a portion of the finest types of mammals, reptiles, birds and water animals. A safari to this park will convey you one bit nearer to finding Asian one-horned Rhinoceros, while you can see some Royal Bengal Tigers walking around the woodlands. The place is ideal for nature-watching too since it has got beautiful and variety of trees and each has its own particular history. A safari to this park will convey you one bit nearer to finding Asian one-horned Rhinoceros, while you can see some nocturnal Royal Bengal Tigers walking around the woodlands. It will also give you the chance to find elephants also, alongside crocodiles, deer and pythons. Morning safaris are the best time for bird watchers.

9. Trek to Helambu and Go Speechless

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Helambu is about 80km far from Kathmandu and a standout amongst the most lovely places in Nepal and completely made for you. It is likewise tremendous for trekking and the like. Helambu, it is. The place is acclaimed for its sweet apples and additionally scenic Buddhist Pilgrimage sites. The trek is generally 8-10 days in length, despite the fact that it can be finished in 5 days also. The ordinary trail begins from a place called Sundarijal. This place at that point takes you through various towns and villages. Nagarkot, Kakani and Sankhu are the some of the other starting points of this trek.

10. You Must not Miss Shivapuri if You are Trekking around Kathmandu

Shivapuri, 14km from Kathmandu, is the nearest National Park from Kathmandu. It is likewise the second most noteworthy peak within Kathmandu valley that offers rich assortment of vegetation in this area. Trekking to Shivapuri is a short and simple task. Visit the spectacular Baghdwar which is the source of Holy Bagmati River streaming adjacent to Pasupatinath Temple. From that point, it is a 20-minute drive to the Budhanilkantha Temple. From that point, a climb through Shivapuri will give you your beginning stage. Nagi Gumpa is located simply above Budhanilkantha Temple and is an acclaimed Monastery for Buddhist nuns. Thereafter, take the easy route downhill to a place called Kopan and drive to Kathmandu.

11. And also a Day-Trek to Phulchowki

Phulchowki being the highest point in the south of Kathmandu valley, only 28km away from Kathmandu, is the ideal place for nature lovers and bird watchers. Begin your trekking with a 14 km drive towards south of Kathmandu. On reaching Godavari, begin climbing steadily through the thick sub-tropical woodlands. The scenery of the eastern face of the Annapurna range to Gaurishanker in the east, this trek will offer you this priceless view. At that point, climb downhill following the same trail to Godavari and drive back to Kathmandu. Everything can be finished within dusk. So it is the ideal day adventure activity for you.

12. Touch the Tibetan Border at Langtang National Park

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Consisting of forests of pine and bamboo trees, this park, only 50km away from Kathmandu, catches quick attention. It rises through the fields at the elevated meadows and it is appropriate here where you will discover remarkable mountain views. The greenery of this place is simply extraordinary, one reason why it is ideal for trekking, climbing and outdoors trips. The place has conventional tea houses and very cordial local people who can help you through the course of your adventure. The stunningly excellent park shares its borders with Tibet and takes and also offers you an inexplicably beautiful view of Bhote Kosi and Trisuli tributaries. The best time to visit the National Park is spring time when nature is at its best.

13. Sight the Sunrise View of Everest from Nagarkot

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A best spot for getting a view of the Himalayas is Nagarkot, which is only 28km from Kathmandu. This place is so loaded with hotels and homestays that you don’t need to wander out to see the sunrise and sunset view of Mount Everest. The place is historically strategic. This place filled in as the old post for Kathmandu valley. It used to be the place for different kingdoms of Nepal. Today, it is a prominent hill station, where you can stay and enjoy a unique Himalayan holiday. The sunrise view of the Mount Everest and different ranges give this place its noteworthiness. The significant feature of this place is the way that 8 out of 13 Himalayan ranges in Nepal are visible from this place. The place is known for its views of the Kathmandu valley, Shivapuri National Park, Numbur Forest, Rolwaling range, Ganesh Himal and Langtang range.

14. Fight the Waters by Rafting in the Most Beautiful of Rivers

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With wonderful rivers and streams, Nepal’s rivers like Trishuli, Seti, Bhote Koshi and many others, offer incredible rafting, kayaking and trekking, to make the best of your adventure holidays. The rafting trips are incredible for the individuals who have past experience in rafting or kayaking. The decision of where you should raft ought to be managed by your level of experience and how much money you are willing to spend. On the off chance that you are on a budget trip, a short one-day trip is the correct alternative for you. The best time to go for rafting is from May to September.

15. Leave the World on a Hot Air Balloon and Get a Panoramic Views of Kathmandu and its Surroundings

The experience of Hot Air Ballooning gives you the unique chance to enjoy the wonderful and peaceful mountains in Nepal with everything being so real and clear from 3000 meters above the ground. The snow-capped mountains, including Mount Everest can be seen clearly. The sunrise is ideal for this activity. The balloon takes you on a smooth float. This activity starts from Kathmandu and the price starts from USD 100 and accommodates 12 people in one balloon. This is the best activity on family holidays and since it is an experience worth remembering, just go for it. Also, if you are planning your birthday at a travel place like Kathmandu, this is a unique way you can celebrate it.

It is unimaginable as to how many stories Kathmandu can add to your travel diary while you are spending your holidays in Nepal. Exploring this city will tell you the history of the people of Nepal and how this country has developed itself circling around tourism. Take a week to stay in Kathmandu and move around, do everything that you can to fulfil all your desires because Kathmandu has everything you are looking for in this incredible Himalayan country. And in case you want us to help you with planning your tour in Kathmandu, please call us at tel:+91-9212553106 or send us an email at info@tourmyindia.com. Tour My India has been making such journeys successful and easy for a significant amount of time and is indeed one of the most reliable travel agencies in this country. You can choose from our wide variety of Kathmandu and Nepal packages and can even customize it as per your need to make your religious trip and with that, all other holidays in Nepal, the country of mountains.

Published: 14 Nov, 2018By Tour My India