10 TOP Things to Do in Kathmandu October 2026

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A stupa with colorful prayer flags and a golden spire.

A classical building with a central dome, surrounded by a reflective pond and palm trees.

A temple with golden spires and a pink stupa, surrounded by colorful prayer flags.

A large stupa with colorful prayer flags and a golden spire against a clear blue sky.

Things to do

The Most Beautiful 1 Day Experience in Kathmandu Nepal

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Traditional Dinner with cultural dance performance- cultural show- Nepali dance

Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

฿551

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Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Evening Aarati ceremony tour

฿1,335

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Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group

฿1,002

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Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites Tour with Lunch & Entry Option

฿1,391

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Kathmandu Pokhara Sofa Seat Bus-Land Himalayan

฿544

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Kathmandu 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Private Full-Day Tour

฿1,169

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Full Day Private Tour of Kathmandu - UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kathmandu Private Tour: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

฿2,003

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Kathmandu: Cultural Dinner Show with Traditional Dance

฿601

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Top places to visit

1. Boudhanath

Join devotees on their ritual walk around one of the biggest stupas in the world, spinning prayer wheels as you go.

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A colorful prayer flag arrangement in front of a stupa.

2. Pashupatinath Temple

One of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrines is a fascinating temple complex known for its beautiful pagoda architecture, monuments and shrines.

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A historic temple complex with steps leading down to a river, surrounded by traditional buildings.

3. Kathmandu Durbar Square

The lively historic center of Kathmandu is a place to discover ancient architecture, statues of deities and some of Nepal’s holiest religious sites.

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A traditional temple complex with tiered roofs and intricate carvings.

4. Swayambhunath

The Monkey Temple is a spectacular Buddhist shrine that is home to gilded statues, prayer wheels, mani stones and dozens of mischievous monkeys.

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A golden stupa with a striped tower and colorful prayer flags against a clear blue sky.

5. Garden of Dreams

Go for a stroll among the elegant pavilions, pergolas, ornamental fountains and lush green lawns of this beautiful historical garden.

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A white gazebo with columns, a staircase, and a building in the background.

6. Kopan Monastery

Visit meditation halls, take ritual walks around stupas, relax in lush gardens and enjoy views of Kathmandu Valley at this Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

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A traditional building with red brick walls and yellow roofs, a person walking in front, and a temple with a golden roof in the background.

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Boudhanath

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