The capital city of Nepal is Kathamndu which is phenomenal in its natural and traditional attire. The religious crave of deities and shrines which hold to thousand of years old can be found here. The language of discipline and people’s gestures are polite with no harms to any condemn of thoughts varying over others. The historical and political authenticated city has all above the nature of realm and old tradition and culture. The famous are of hindus and buddhists temples and shrines where you learn all about the long past and day to day life essence.

Most of the tour attraction grabs in the activities as there’s more fun in hiking, cycling, walking and all. The valley is situated in mid-hills and the climate is cool which makes it the perfect spot for all sightseeing. The views of great Himalayas is visible from the grandeur of city.

The places to visit in valley:

Garden of dreams:

The garden was built in the 1920s. It is also referred to as “Swapna Bageecha” and also “garden of six seasons”. It has majestic amphitheaters, gorgeous pavilions, pergolas, ponds, urns, and paved perimeter paths. The garden’s main highlight is Omar Khayam’s Rubaiyat and erratic fountains. It is an architectural landscape that allows its visitors to stroll around the treasure of the gardens and many different vantage points.

Kopan monastery:

This is a sacred Buddhist site, founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe. Situated on the hilltop of Bodhnath, this is a pleasant place where you can explore Buddhism. It is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in Kathmandu and is a well-known tourist attraction.  This monastery is all about simplicity, peace and blissful tranquility.

Durbar Square:

The Durbar, located in Kathmandu, is renowned as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is famous for its vivid showcases of craftsmen and artists. People with fine and eloquent taste should add this place, as one of the best things to do in Nepal on their bucket list.

Narayanhiti Palace:

This 1970’s glamour has opulent interiors and is full of meeting rooms. Narayanhiti palace and museum is known for its beauty. This is the place where Prince Dipendra massacred his own family, and so has bullet holes that are still visible.

The fabulous museum showcases art pieces, ornaments, old furniture of the Royal family, and lavish lifestyle once adorning the halls of the palace. The palace and now the museum have witnessed some major historical incidents over the course of years.

Thamel:

Thamel has some of the best hotels in Nepal and is a haven for tourists visiting Kathmandu. It’s is a popular destination and has never failed to serve its tourists. Whether you are looking for good food or clothes, new music albums, or in the hunt for trekking gears or street shops, Thamel has got it all covered.

Swayambhunath Temple

The temple is perched at the top of Semgu Hill, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu. It is one of the most important religious shrines of the city. The entire complex is surrounded by a wide variety of trees and comprises temples, a monastery, a museum, a well-stocked library, many shrines, and the main stupa.

Most of the Kathmandu tourist places are serene and have an amusing charisma. This place as well has a unique aura and charisma that draws people. It is believed that visiting this place washes away all your sins and it is a common practice among pilgrims. Also, known as Swayambhunath Stupa, this holy place of worship has been here for several centuries. The top of this temple caters to a panoramic and picturesque view of Kathmandu.

Pashupatinath temple:

Pashupati Nath temple is one of the most religious tourist attractions in Kathmandu you can visit. This is one of the most sacred Hindu places that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the bank of the Bagmati river on the outskirts of Kathmandu, the Pashupati Nath temple is one of 12 jyotirlingas. Each year thousands of devotees visit this place to seek blessings from the Hindu deity.

As Lord Shiva is known to be the god of ambiguity, you will find devotees visit this place during the last phase of their life to seek shelter and moksha.

Legends say those who die in the pious land of Pashupati Nath will be born again as humans leaving all their sins behind.

The main temple is only for Hindus, while foreigners can explore the neighboring building admire its architecture and experience the holy vibes.

National Museum :

Also known as Rashtriya Sangrahalaya, the National Museum of Nepal is one of the famous Kathmandu attractions. It was established in 1928 as Chhauni Silkhana, but later in 1967, it was renamed Rashtriya Sangrahalaya Displaying the art and culture of Nepal, the museum is a treasure to explore witness the magnificent artworks.

There are three buildings on the premises, the Historical Museum Building, the Buddhist Art Gallery, and the Juddha Jayatia Kala Shala. The collection here includes metal and terracotta work, Buddhist Art Gallery, antiques, historical, and philatelic sections, and more. There is a war section where there are artifacts, weapons, postage, and cannons from the 1792 Nepal-Tibet War. You will find manuscripts that offer you every detail of Buddhism and its preachings.

The museum belongs to the old century that is displaying the rich history and culture of Nepal.

Patan Durbar Square

The ancient Buddhist city of Patan is located just 15 minutes from downtown Kathmandu. Although it’s so close, it was once its own distinct Newa Kingdom where Buddhism was and still is the predominant religion. Patan is home to hundreds of courtyards and temples scattered around its interconnecting streets. Here you can bump into silversmiths crafting their metalwork in open-air, live heritage sites where people go daily to praise their Hindu and Buddhist deities, and several gorgeous restaurants, cafes, and shops. Don’t go to Patan without paying a visit to The Golden Temple (pictured above) and Patan Durbar Square.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Today, the ancient Newa city of Bhaktapur is known and visited for its well-preserved ancient architecture including impressive squares, courtyards, and UNESCO world heritage sites; many of which withstood the devastation of the 2015 earthquake. Bhaktapur is just 30 minutes away from downtown Kathmandu but has fewer crowds and less traffic/pollution, making it a perfect place to visit in Kathmandu Valley for the day.