Pagoda temples and palace courtyards at Kathmandu Durbar Square in morning light

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Why this Kathmandu board feels complete

Build a 3-day Kathmandu trip around the pagoda temples of Durbar Square, a sunset climb to Swayambhunath's hilltop stupa, and a dawn Himalayan panorama from Nagarkot. This itinerary clusters Day 1 around the old city walk from Hanuman Dhoka through Ason Bazaar to the Monkey Temple steps, Day 2 around Patan Durbar Square, the Patan Museum, and the Newari lanes of Bungamati, and Day 3 around a Nagarkot sunrise, Bhaktapur's brick lanes and Nyatapola Temple, and an evening kora at Boudhanath. Autumn brings the clearest mountain views of the year, plus Dashain and Tihar processions in the squares, while spring adds mild walking weather across the valley rim.

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Must visit

Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka)

The royal palace square of the old city, packed with pagoda temples, the Kumari Ghar, and festival stages during autumn celebrations. Buy the foreigner ticket at the Hanuman gate and go early, when side-light hits the temple tiers before tour groups arrive.

Swayambhunath stupa with prayer flags overlooking the Kathmandu Valley at sunset

Must visit

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

A hilltop stupa with prayer flags, resident monkeys, and the best sunset overview of the valley. Take a taxi to the stair base and climb the 365 steps about an hour before sunset; bring a warm layer and keep food sealed away from the monkeys.

Must visit

Patan Durbar Square

The finest of the valley's three royal squares for Newari woodcarving, with the Patan Museum and Golden Temple within a five-minute walk. Arrive at opening for the best light on the carved windows, and buy the combined museum ticket at the southern entry office.

Must visit

Nagarkot

A ridge-top viewpoint where post-monsoon autumn air reveals the Himalayan range from Annapurna to Everest at first light. Book the sunrise transfer with your hotel the day before, and bring a warm layer for the cold ridge before dawn.

Nyatapola Temple's five brick tiers rising above Bhaktapur's old lanes

Must visit

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The valley's best-preserved medieval town core, anchored by the five-story Nyatapola Temple, pottery squares, and juju dhau lanes. Walk up to Nyatapola before the midday crowd builds, then try the local king yoghurt near the pottery square.

Must visit

Boudhanath Stupa

One of the world's largest stupas and the heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. Time your arrival for dusk, when monks light butter lamps and the clockwise kora beneath the painted eyes is at its most atmospheric.

Budgeting At A Glance

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Typical daily costs in NPR.

Budget

Accommodation: NPR 800 - NPR 2,000 (Thamel guesthouses and hostels)

Food: NPR 500 - NPR 1,000 (momo stalls, local bistro thalis, street snacks)

Transportation: NPR 300 - NPR 600 (local buses, short taxi hops in the old city)

Activities: NPR 0 - NPR 3,000 (free stupa and shrine walks, Durbar Square entry fees)

Mid-range

Accommodation: NPR 4,000 - NPR 8,000 (boutique hotels in Thamel or Patan)

Food: NPR 1,500 - NPR 3,000 (Newari restaurants, rooftop cafes around Boudhanath)

Transportation: NPR 1,500 - NPR 3,000 (taxis between valley sights, Bhaktapur round trip)

Activities: NPR 3,000 - NPR 5,500 (Patan Museum, guided old city walks, Nagarkot transfer)

Luxury

Accommodation: NPR 12,000 - NPR 30,000 (heritage hotels with courtyard gardens)

Food: NPR 4,000 - NPR 8,000 (fine dining, heritage hotel restaurants)

Transportation: NPR 6,000 - NPR 12,000 (private car with driver for valley day trips)

Activities: NPR 8,000 - NPR 15,000 (private guides, mountain flight over the Himalaya)

Money-saving tips

Walk the old city loop between Kathmandu Durbar Square, Ason Bazaar, and Thamel instead of taking taxis. The lanes are compact and most stops sit within 20 minutes on foot.
Buy the combined Patan Durbar Square and Patan Museum ticket at the southern entry office. It costs less than paying separately and covers two of the best stops in the city.
Take the local bus to Bhaktapur from Ratna Park instead of a taxi. The ride costs a fraction of a private car and runs frequently through the day.

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