Wildlife
Bagmati
Chitwan
Home to one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and wild elephants in a UNESCO-listed national park — the top wildlife destination in Nepal.
100 m altitude
Cultural
Bagmati ProvinceKathmandu
Nepal's vibrant capital blending ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a thriving backpacker scene in the heart of the Himalayas.
Overview
Kathmandu is the cultural, political, and economic heart of Nepal. Perched in a valley at 1,400 metres, the city is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and the historic Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. The bustling Thamel neighbourhood is the base for most Indian travellers, offering easy access to trekking agencies, restaurants, and gear shops. The city is the main gateway for most Nepal visits — all major international and domestic flights connect through Tribhuvan International Airport.
Where you can go next
Common onward connections from Kathmandu.
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Heritage
Bagmati
Bhaktapur
A living medieval city of terracotta architecture, woodcarved temples, and potters' squares — the best-preserved Newari town in the Kathmandu Valley.
1,401 m altitude
Scenic
Bagmati
Nagarkot
A hilltop escape east of Kathmandu offering the widest panorama of the Himalayan range from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east.
2,175 m altitude
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