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Best temples in Kathmandu
14 places from 15 Kathmandu travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
14 places · most mentioned first
Boudhanath Stupa
One of the world's largest stupas, said to house relics of a Buddha; visitors walk clockwise around it, and rooftop cafes overlook it.
38:18· Midlife Travel Talesin 11 vlogsSwayambhunath
Hilltop Buddhist stupa, known as the Monkey Temple, with Buddha eyes, monkeys and panoramic city and mountain views.
26:13· Alex Againin 11 vlogsPashupatinath Temple
Sacred Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River with dozens of temples and open-air cremations, best known for its evening aarti ceremony.
13:35· Nomac Guidesin 9 vlogsTaleju Temple
Historic temple within Kathmandu Durbar Square, noted for its intricate wood carvings.
5:09· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsChangu Narayan Temple
One of Nepal's oldest Hindu temples, dating to the 4th century, set on a hilltop with stunning wood carvings of deities.
9:11· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsNyatapola Temple
Famous five-tiered pagoda temple in Bhaktapur, known for its intricate craftsmanship.
6:18· Travel with Fawnin 2 vlogsGolden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
Gilded Buddhist monastery that is one of Patan's must-see attractions.
27:51· Midlife Travel Talesin 2 vlogs
Mentioned once
7 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Kopan Monastery
Peaceful Tibetan Buddhist monastery on the city's outskirts, famous for teaching Buddhism to foreigners through month-long courses.
5:11· Cal McKinley1 vlogAkash Bhairav Temple
A Hindu temple in the old market area surrounded by street stalls.
13:19· Traveling Butler1 vlogMahabouddha Temple
Buddhist temple in Patan listed among the city's must-see attractions.
7:06· Before You Go1 vlogKrishna Mandir
Notable Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna, among Patan's must-see attractions.
7:08· Before You Go1 vlogPilot Baba Ashram
Hilltop ashram honouring Pilot Baba, an Indian spiritual guru and former Indian Air Force fighter pilot, with sweeping views of the Kathmandu Valley.
2:45· Sulav Yatra1 vlogJagannath Temple
A temple on Kathmandu Durbar Square that withstood the 2015 earthquake.
3:35· Gypsy in Sneakers1 vlogShechen Monastery
One of Kathmandu's most significant Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. It is home to over 200 monks who study and practise there.
4:56· Travel with Fawn1 vlog
