Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu
The valley of temples.
Overview
Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO World Heritage sites within a single urban sprawl — Durbar Squares of carved wood and brick, the all-seeing eyes of Swayambhunath, the vast mandala of Boudhanath, and the cremation ghats of Pashupatinath along the Bagmati. It rewards slow wandering: narrow Newari streets, courtyard temples, and incense drifting from doorways that have stood for centuries.
Highlights
- Kathmandu Durbar Square's Newari architecture
- Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest in the world
- Swayambhunath's hilltop views over the valley
- Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River
Best Season
Autumn, Winter, Spring
Activities
Cultural immersion, Spiritual
Kathmandu Gallery
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