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Things to do in Kathmandu

Sightseeing

Swayambhunath

Perched on a conical hilltop just west of Kathmandu, this revered Buddhist temple offers great views of the city. Swayambhunath is often called...

Bodhnath (Baudhanath) Stupa

Topped by a gilded spire and decorated with paintings of the eyes of Buddha, this famous stupa dates back to circa AD600. The 36m- (118ft-) high...


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Shopping

What Kathmandu lacks in international-style boutiques, it makes up for in excellent, locally produced handicrafts. Top buys include brassware, woodcarvings, jewellery, pashmina shawls, khukuri...

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Events

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Ghode Jatra

According to legend, the people of Kathmandu defeated an evil demon by burying it on the site that is now the Tundikhel Showgrounds. It is said...

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Indra Jatra

The festival of Indra Jatra is intimately linked to the harvest season as devotees give thanks to Indra for rains and good crops. One of Nepal's...

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