Cosa vedere a Kathmandu

A site on a hill overlooking the city with a large stupa and other Buddhist and Hindu iconography. One of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the country. There are 350 steps to the top - the back route is less steep but the views on the way up are not as nice. Aside from the views over the city and the ancient carvings in every available space, it's crowded with monkeys mingling with the visitors.…

Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the precinct). Narayanhity was a new palace, in front of the old palace built in 1915, and was built in 1970 in the form of a contemporary Pagoda.…

This in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an extensive collection of weapons, art and antiquities of historic and cultural importance.…

One of the most sacred sites for Tibetan Buddhism. This huge stupa is one of the largest in the world. This is another World Heritage Site. - Located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu. - The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha.…

This is a 17th-century pagoda-shaped building. Its carved wood windows provide a specimen of the art of woodworking which has been highly developed in the Kathmandu Valley since ancient times. The upper part was destroyed in the Great Earthquake of 1934, and its height was shortened when it was repaired. It was originally a courthouse.…

An important Hindu temple to Shiva in the form of Lord of the Beasts. It's the location of cremation ghats (steps) on the banks of the Bagmati River. You will also see sadhus, a busy market for religious items and a holy cave. Morning is a great time to go.…

Relax in this beautiful and peaceful walled garden close to Thamel and the former Royal Palace. Beautifully renovated in partnership with Austrian Govt. Currently has two pavilions depicting two of the six annual seasons in the Hindu calendar. It has several expensive cafes and a bar. Nice toilets.

This is a three-storeyed temple enshrining an image of Gorakhnath. It was built in the 16th century in pagoda style. The name of Kathmandu is a derivative of the word Kasthamandap. It was built under the reign of King Laxmi Narsingha Malla. It was originally built as a rest house for travelers.

turn it into a Documentation Centre – documenting what artists, photographers, architects, anthropologists and Samskritists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century to identify, highlight and preserve the cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley.

contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). It has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings, letters and papers, memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of Royal family members.

They specialize in medieval history and religious traditions of the Kathmandu Valley. The archives have a collection of some 6,000 loose-leaf handwritten books and 1,000 palm-leaf manuscripts (mostly in Sanskrit or Nepal Bhasa) and a manuscript dated to 1464.

a roadside shelter is linked with the founding of Nepal Sambat. This is where the porters from Bhaktapur are said to have rested with their loads of sand. The procession of the goddess Dāgin, which is held during the Yenya festival, starts from this house.

This Museum is dedicated to king Mahendra of Nepal (1920–1972). It includes his personal belongings such as decorations, stamps, coins and personal notes and manuscripts, but it also has structural reconstructions of his cabinet room and office chamber.

Located in a three storied building which contains an impressive collection of traditional utensils and handmade dolls and items typical of a medieval Newar house, giving an important insight into Nepalese history.

This museum has a sizeable collection of different species of animals, butterflies, and plants. The museum is noted for its display of species, from prehistoric shells to stuffed animals

is a celebrated stone water spout. The alley was once famed by its nickname Pie Alley for the many pie shops here during the hippie days of the 1960s and 1970s

hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art.

Statues, temples and the Rana museum. Located in the Hanuman Dhoka former palace complex, the courtyard was used for royal coronations as recently as 2001.

One of the oldest temples in the square, this three-roofed temple with its pyramid shaped bases, is an example of the typical Newari architectural style.

is one of the more important Ganesh shrines in Kathmandu. A notable feature of this temple is the absence of the usual pinnacle.

This gallery contains artwork of both national and international artists and extensive halls regularly used for art exhibitions

An idol of Bhagwan Vishnu in a sleeping position surrounded by water is an extraordinary cool and calm experience.

Historic street where western hippies seeking enlightenment would stay. Now just a few restaurants and hotels.

dates from the 17th century. It contains shops on the ground floor and a hymn singing hall on the upper floor.

This building is a three-sided courtyard. There is a temple dedicated to Mahadev at the center.

A Historical Temple, made by Prime Minister Shree Teen Jang Bahadur Rana Kunwar in late 1870s.

A huge pipal tree formed a sanctuary here. There is an image of Pachali

Displays the artwork of eminent, established Nepalese painters.

This is housed in Sita Bhavan, a neo-classical old Rana palace.

- home of "the Kumari", or living goddess, a young girl.

A tourist neighborhood with many restaurants and shops.

Here can be find a small group of shrines

-the only botanical garden in the country

Part of the Swayambhunath Complex

Middle of Rani Pokhari Pond

A small two storey pagoda

Shikhara style building.

Ruined Shiva Temple