Top Things To Do in Kathmandu
A fabulous valley surrounded by Himalayan mountains is Kathmandu for you. The capital city of Nepal has a splendid blend of Hinduism and Buddhism swarmed all over the place. Kathmandu was a midpoint of the trade route between India and Tibet. This has established a mix of architectural styles with Nepal’s traditional style. This place is indeed a treasure house of art and sculptures.
The tour around the valley shall give you the scenic beauty of snowcapped mountains. Imagine the white background with lush green shrubs and bushes shall offer a perfect oil painted look to the entire valley.
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List of Top 10 Things to do in Kathmandu
Durbar Square:
This is a UNESCO world heritage site. Thorough learning of the culture and history of Kathmandu can be acquired. The artistic work of the craftsmen is for admiring beauty. The Nepalese culture is swarmed every part of the place and this must be in your visiting list as the first.
Rafting
This is for the adventure lovers. Amidst 8 peaks of the world, Nepal offers incredible rafting experience. The white water you raft on gives peace in the adventure. The snow melted water is a treat for any traveler to sail and enjoy. A mix of amazing views and stunning water flowing gives you a one in a lifetime opportunity to visit Kathmandu.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
The scenic view of the mountains and the enchanting landscape can be viewed from a balloon that takes you in the air. This ride is absolutely for the adventure lovers. The panoramic view of the entire city with the snow-clad mountains brings tranquility in self. Especially traveling during the sunrise is so exciting as you can see the dawn hitting the landscapes of Kathmandu.
Bungee Jumping
Why would you ignore this if you have done the other two? The Bhote Kosi river gorge offers this activity and is never missed by many travelers. First up, the bridge that you will be on gives a scenic view of the river along with the greeneries which are adjacent. There are many other Bungee jumping spots in Kathmandu and it is a must to do activity while you visit Nepal.
Rock Climbing
If you are a trekker and have a plan to climb the Himalayas, this activity in Kathmandu will be a learning place. You can climb the rocks of the hills which are near the valley with professional support. The place is extremely calm an d you would always find people climbing the rocks in the note to practive mountain climbing.
Swambhunath Stupa
Geographically situated on top of the hill, this place is a must-visit for people who like to explore religious culture of Nepal. The entire place is filled with Monasteries, Temples, and many shrines. The lush green trees which surround the place make it breezy and attractive for the visitors. As this is opened all day, you can visit this multiple times to see every bit of this place.
Narayanhiti Palace
This palace is the learning of ‘time can change a person’s life’. King Gyanendra once lived here and was given a 15-day notice to vacate the premises when the government changed. Elegant meeting rooms with the gracious interior, Naraynhiti Palace is one of the best visiting places in Kathmandu.
Indra Chowk
Named after Goddess Indra, the best place in Kathmandu if you are planning a shopping visit. The place is highly lively and energetic and you can visit here anytime during the day. This place is not only for shopping, if you are a foodie, go for the best local dishes out here – extremely delicious. The sky temple in Indra chowk is the best highlight.
