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  • Boudhanath Stupa is the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. Tour with Breakfree Adventures

1. Boudhanath Stupa

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By mickknap
... Great Stupa area , Wow some sight huge gleaming white dome/ stupa in the sun,with its golden mandala and the two ...
  • Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple )

2. Swayambhunath Temple

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By MedhaviD1
Also a favourite hangout place for locals and tourists with various rooftop restaurants overlooking the Bodhi Stupa.
  • Pashupatinath is the biggest Shiva temple .

3. Pashupatinath Temple

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By Vacationer710067
... nath temple is a sacred Hindu temple complex at Kathmandu which is inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage sights.
  • Another Buddhist temple nearby

4. Kopan Monastery

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By 987priscillab
Peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, with lovely gardens, temple, statues and of course monks an...
  • This photo of thamel kathmandu, nightlife

5. Thamel

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By isitemanager
Thamel is great for meeting friends - heaps of cafes, great food, shops, souvenirs and always a bit of bartering .. l...

6. Namo Buddha (Stupa)

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By 480christyc
Worth the half-day trip from Kathmandu to get out of the city, see the blue skies and breathe some fresh air.
  • Pashupatinath, Kathmandu

7. Kathmandu Durbar Square

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By CaliGuy01
Durbar Square has many sights within it and is the heartbeat of Kathmandu from religious devotion to the selling of g...
  • Front view

8. Kailashnath Mahadev

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By Vacationer710067
nice view of Mountains and lovely surroundings and Fantastic feel of Grand Tall statue of Lord Shiva
  • Near from temple

9. Dakshinkali Temple

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By kishoremaharjan
A place for Hindu pilgrims and all categories of tourists to visit.

10. Budhanilkantha

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By bhavanamisar
This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has a huge reclining statue of Lord Vishnu which is the largest stone car...

11. Hanuman Dhoka

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By normaw806
Many sites being renovated by other countries as this is another Unesco world heritage site, some locations have yet...
  • River inside the temple

12. The Crematoria

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By JaniceH1407
it was sad to see families farewell their loved ones, and although it felt slightly intrusive to watch - it was very...
  • クマリの館8

13. Kumari Chowk

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By PKKL
Excellent for those keen on vintage houses and architecture .
  • Baber Mahal Revisited (June 2016)

14. Babar Mahal Revisted

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By EnglishTripHead
Several eateries on site and a place to get your bespoke and quality items.
  • Les batiments qui entournent la tour, vu de cette dernière.

15. Basantapur Tower

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By Rai_Bimochan
You could observe many things, very informative on history, architecture, customs and traditions.
  • Entrance to the temple

16. Budhanilakantha Temple

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  • Pullahari main monastery

17. Pullahari Monastery

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  • Jaganath Temple

18. Jaganath (Krishna) Temple

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By drtike
Beautiful architecture; a must see.
  • インドラチョーク

19. Indra Chowk

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By 952joen
From my perch on the temple steps I often see tourists scurrying through on their way from Thamel to Kathmandu Durbar...
  • The stupa dominates the compound

20. Kathesimbu Stupa

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By Aussie_Binturong
It is like a smaller version of Boudhanath Stupa and even comes equipped with flocks of pigeons, just like Boudhanath...
  • Akash Bhairav Temple

21. Akash Bhairav Temple

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By ajaykhadka
Worshipping of the Bhairav is generally a symbol of protection and power.

22. Mandala Street

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  • Sankhu

23. Sankhu Village

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  • 石像

24. Kala Bairav

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By CaliGuy01
Beautiful monument and watching the devotional rituals is breathtaking.
  • Vajrayogini

25. Vajrayogini Temple

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  • Changu Narayan Temple

26. Templo de Changu Narayan

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By Raghu4Travel
... leads to the temple have handicraft work of wood carvings, wall hangings, handwoven caps/hats, cotton-canvas pain...
  • at the entrance of the monastery

27. White Monastery

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By travelthecontinent
... many of them don't know about this and sometime the visitors travel to the Monastery but it is just a waist cant ...
  • Shechen Monastery

28. Shechen Monastery

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By PamelaSS888
Shechen Monastery is one of the biggest and oldest monasteries in the Boudha area and well worth a visit.
  • Taleju Temple

29. Degu Taleju Temple

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30. Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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