Top 10 things to do in Kathmandu

11 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 0:35

   Boudhanath Stupa

   ⛩️ Temple · Boudha

   Ringed by cafes where you can have a coffee or beer while watching the stupa at sunset.

2. 1:45

   Pashupatinath Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Gaushala

   Some parts are open only to Hindus. Visitors can watch cremations and the evening aarti ceremony at sunset.

3. 3:51

   Asan Bazaar

   🛒 Market · Asan

   A good place to buy souvenirs and try local snacks and street food.

4. 4:29

   Kathmandu Durbar Square

   🏛️ Historic site · Basantapur

   Visitors can watch locals perform their daily rituals at the shrines.

5. 4:56

   Shechen Monastery

   ⛩️ Temple · Boudha

   Visitors can watch the monks' daily prayers and sit in the meditation room.

6. 5:36

   Swayambhunath

   ⛩️ Temple · Swayambhu

   Known for its resident monkeys, with many smaller temples, shrines and statues around the stupa.

7. 6:09

   Bhaktapur

   🚆 Day trip · Bhaktapur

   Look for the many shops selling juju dhau, a yogurt speciality found only in Bhaktapur.

8. 6:18

   Nyatapola Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Taumadhi · brief mention

9. 6:33

   Patan Durbar Square

   🏛️ Historic site · Patan

10. 6:49

    Kumari Ghar

    🏛️ Historic site · Basantapur

    Visitors can go inside, and with luck may glimpse the Kumari herself.

11. 7:05

    Thamel

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Thamel

    Some healing centres offer free daily sound bath classes with singing bowls and gongs, and sell singing bowls.